The Paper Players are back this week with a sketch challenge hosted by the talented Jaydee. After having created several clean and simple cards these past few weeks, I just had to get back to my roots and create something a little distressed and vintage. What better choice than the masculine set, Guy Greetings, from the Occasions Catalog! Enjoy!
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This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- World’s Greatest snipper! The “World’s Greatest” banner was hand-snipped and popped up on dimensionals. Of course, I just had to use the World Map pattern from the Typeset Designer Series Paper collection for the background!
- Paper-snipped pugelist! The vintage boxer was lightly tinted using a Blender Pen with Blushing Bride and Island Indigo inks. He was then popped atop a houndstooth textured circle. Although the Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is retired, I just happened to have a piece of Cajun Craze cardstock which had been embossed a few years ago and never used. I was saving it for just the right card. Since I loved how it coordinated with the Houndstooth patterned paper from the Adventure Bound stack, I decided it had found its new home.
- Touches of texture! 1-1/4″ Burlap Ribbon and 1/4″ Island Indigo Cotton Ribbon add a wonderful touch of texture. Plus, I found a new home for one of my last retired faux wood buttons. Woo hoo!
I love the look of Island Indigo with Cajun Craze, especially when Early Espresso is added to the mix. And I really LOVE this set. I can’t wait to ink it up again.
I am going to leave you today with a picture of Muffy and her new bed. Many of you have asked about Muffy, and if she was going to have puppies any time soon. Well… it’s almost time for her to visit the bakery! She was sleeping so soundly when I snapped this picture…I’m sure she was thinking about the “Dog of Her Dreams”!
Unfortunately, I will not be attending Stampin’ Up!’s Leadership next week, because family comes first. Instead of Orlando, Muffy and I will be heading out to meet her Canadian “Prince Charming”. Please keep your fingers crossed I can negotiate the traffic, and that Muffy approves of the handsome young man she will be meeting. For those of you who will be going to Leadership, I wish you safe travels. I will miss seeing you…
As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
The Paper Players Design Team
Ann Schach
Anne Marie Hile
Claire Broadwater
Jaydee
Joanne James
Laurie Schmidt
LeAnne Pugliese
Nance Leedy
Sandy Mathis
Debbie Mageed
Karren Johnson
Shannon Jaramillo
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I’m late commenting this week; love the layers and pattern on this masculine card Ann. I especially like your use of the typeset paper – I always forget there is map paper in this set, which can come in so handy! Hope all went well with Muffy and there will soon be news of mini-Muffy’s in the oven!
Ann,
I am so pleased that you turned the sketch and what a great focal element. This card had me smiling and WAY TO GO on the fussy cutting! You really are masterful at adding so much detail and not overcrowding the card. Fabulous.
Thanks for rocking my challenge this week
Jaydee
What a fantastic masculine card! Love the touches of burlap, especially the bow. I love every little detail.
Ann, this is a perfect masculine card! The details are amazing. I love the burlap, button and burlap string. Just amazing! Thinking of you and Muffy on your blind date adventure! Good luck! XX
Good luck to you and Muffy!
Awww – hope all goes well for you and Muffy. She looks so beautiful! Take care Ann. You will in our thoughts. Love to both.
Ann, you are SO creative!! Every time I look at this card I’m drawn to another pretty detail!! I loved those wooden buttons! I really enjoyed this week’s ‘back to your roots’ card!! Hugs!!
I always think guy cards are so hard to make, I just LOVE yours. The vintage look is just perfect, I love all the embellishments,too. Have a great day!
What a fun card and sweet picture of Miss Muffy! Safe travels to you both. I’ll miss seeing you.
I love your card Ann. I love the colors you used and all the embellishments and of course that wonderful stamp set. It’s on my list to buy. 🙂
I hope that Muffy will like her newest suitor.
Mary from NH
Ann great masculine card. I vowed to make a pile of masculine cards to have on hand… so far I have ONE and it’s going in the mail!
I did not get that set as I won’t use it much, (can you believe I passed it up?)… trying NOT to purchase things I know I won’t use.
Good luck on your travels… drive safely.
Hugs.
Hi Ann, it’s Cori. : ) Thought I’d drop in to say THANKS for picking my little card as your favourite in LeAnne’s CAS Challenge last week. I just realised and feel so honoured! Wanted to leave a comment on the Paper Players page but seems I can’t since I don’t have a Google account. Shame. : / Thanks for a great challenge and lots of fabulous inspiration. Love your new guy card!
that’s one wild and crazy card! Love it! And Muffy. Sorry you’ll miss Orlando but you’ve waited a long time for the Muffy bun – wishing you the best!
What a wonderful card! When I bought this set the he-man is the only stamp that I figured that I would never use….but love what you did…colors, the world map for the background…everything! Fingers and toes are crossed for Muffy meeting the boy-dog of here dreams…love her picture! VERY Safe travel to you and Muffy…..take good care!
This is a great vintage card Ann and making it masculine is a testament to your talent. Hope all works out with Muffy this time- safe travels
LOVE all your layers, textures and colors, here, Ann! I think this is a great masculine set, it really appeals to the vintage side of my brain, LOL!
You are also a whiz at texture! Loving all the rich details!
Have a safe trip to meet Muffy’s Prince Charming. I love the idea of the “blind date!” Hopefully you don’t have to go clear to Canada.
What a fun card! All the little extras you’ve put on it, like the burlap thread and that cute button really make it stand out. Fabulous!
Oh, I hope Muffy has a “loving” time with her Prince Charming! 🙂 Safe travels!
Love that you flipped the sketch, Ann! Fabulous color combination for a guy card and I love all the great Ann details. Will miss you at Leadership but best of luck to Muffy!!
Only the uber-talented Ann Schach can make Guy Greetings look that amazing and without a pearl! LOL Love your mix of old and new for the perfect masculine card. Safe travels! You will be sorely missed at Leadership but you are right – family (even furry ones) comes first!!
I love this stamp set and what an awesome guy card you have made with it, Ann! Love all the delicious layers and texture. Best wishes for Muffy on her blind date!
Lovely card.
Looks like Muffy sure does like her new bed but I didn’t know that they made briefs for dogs but then I don’t own a dog so guess now days anything is possible for one’s loveable pets.
Great card, Ann! I love that touch of burlap and the great burlap string bow!