It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week, the lovely LeAnne is challenging us to create a Clean and Simple Masculine Birthday Card. For some time, I have been wanting to create a masculine card using the World Map stamp with the sentiment “You color my world”. But, there was one little problem…I didn’t have that sentiment. My Digital Studio came to the rescue! In fact, I had so much fun playing with the sentiment, I decided to create most of the card digitally. Enjoy!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- “Y”? “Y” not! Why not create a Wild Wasabi “Y” to really make “You” stand out! I used the retired Timeless Type Sizzlits to cut out the “Y”, which I then trimmed to fit.
- Pop up the color! The word “Color” was printed in Wild Wasabi and then snipped out to form a banner. It was positioned over the edge of the card base, and accented with a Tangerine Tango Candy Dot.
- Sponge it! A section of a second World Map image was sponged with Crushed Curry, Old Olive, and Cajun Craze and popped up on dimensionals. The vibrant result is eye-catching.
You know…it was fun dabbling with My Digital Studio. It was quick and easy…and resulted in a card that I can’t wait to give to my husband. What do you think of today’s card? Won’t you let me know in your comment? Your comments are important to me, and I do appreciate each and every one of them! And remember…if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
Images: My Digital Studio …World Map; Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Wild Wasabi; Inks: Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Cajun Craze: Tools: Big Shot, Stampin’ Sponge; Glitz and Glam: Brights Candy Dots
Wow, wow, wow! One of my favorite cards in a long time. It’s just so cleverly wrought…and beautifully done. A stroke of genius, my dear!
You rocked this challenge!
You’re right, Ann – the colourful map is eye catching! What a fantastic, stunning card. Love it 🙂
Ann this is awesome! Love how you used the MDS with this project! I have yet to use MDS for a card and I have NO idea why….well, if the truth be known… I never ‘remember’ for one thing!
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You’re rockin’! What a great idea to use MDS and do a hybrid card. I haven’t used the digital world to make cards (yet), but LOVE your example. Thanks!!!!!
This is fabulous! Masculine cards are so tough, but you’ve nailed it! The map background adds the detail and the colours are gorgeous 🙂
Great card Ann. An quite unique. Love it.
This is awesome, Ann! OK, I really really have to learn to use MDS now! I love the black trim and splash of color, just a great card!
FABULOUS card Ann – LOVE your colours!!!
Love what you have put together here. A definite for my must do list.
OMGosh….are you felling O.K? No pearls…I bet you hid one under the sentiment or inside the card!!! Or, I need new glasses! I love you the Y in you stands out and the sponging. Very neat effect going from a plain map to color. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing!
I think it’s AWESOME! So cool that you did part of digitally! It’s like a whole new world out there (no pun intended!) with MDS! Thanks for making my challenge look GREAT!
Fabulous use of MDS, Ann! You rocked it…love the sentiment and the pop of color in the map. Divine!
Love what you did with that stamp – coloring part of it and adding it with dimensionals. Great colors too. Really great card!
Kim will be on top of the world when he sees this card! There, you knew I would say it! What a rich and worldly card! Love the map the way you did it and colored it. Lets see, one more – you rocked my world with this card! All kidding aside, this is a great card! Wonderful job as always! With all your dog shows you have been putting on the miles. Hope Lexi had a better outcome today! Have a safe trip home.
Chris R. from Iowa
OMGosh–fab & fun card! Love how you used the map stamp along with the coloring and sentiment. Your husband will be thrilled to receive this card.
Ooooo…what a GREAT idea!! I love this, Ann!!!
Way to step outside the box by using MDS! Fun card!
Wow this is so beautiful, love the colors and the great design!
What a beautiful card – I can’t believed it was done on MDS. I love your design and the sentiment -everything looks perfect together. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow, this is awesome!! Love the bright colors against the neutral background! I really need to learn how to use my MDS, there are so many amazing things you can do with it!
WOW!! I am so impressed! Not a single pearl : ) I love this card. It’s clean and simple while still being bold and bright and really making a statement. Very, very exciting!
Ann this card is Amazing! I need to use my MDS more to hybrid my cards with funny and cool sentiments. I love how you used the map twice and just colored the center area. You Rock Ann!
Love and Hugs
Shirley