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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Less is More - Make it Masculine

That's the new challenge this week over at Less is More.  Don't know about you, but I don't make too many masculine cards.   Could that be the reason Chrissie & Mandi chose it as the challenge this week (tee hee!)?.  Anyway... I spent sometime this morning whilst I walked the dog deciding on what to do.  I decided to go with the Hero Arts Silhouette Grass stamp and three shades of VersaMagic inks:  Sage, Spanish Olive & Hint of Pesto.   The only embellishment is the bit of twine I wrapped around the card... this is for a man after all!  The sentiment is also from Hero Arts.  I also added a bit of Old Paper distress ink to the edges of the card piece. 



Thanks for taking a peek....

Supplies:  Cardstock:  PTI kraft & vintage cream; Stamps:  Hero Arts Silhouette Grass & Find Joy; Inks:  VersaMagic Sage, Hint of Pesto & Spanish Olive; Twine:  PTI
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47 comments:

  1. Heather TMarch 19, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    This is lovely especially the understated and calm colour scheme. The twine is perfect. I'd love to CASE this sometime.

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  2. Laura TeeMarch 19, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Gorgeous card! Really love the natural colours and those are great stamps.

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  3. SandraMarch 19, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Beautiful card.
    Sandra

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  4. ChrissieMarch 19, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    This is fabulous Rosemary, I really love the colours and the images ... the treatment of them is superb!
    Thanks for another great submission!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  5. EliseMarch 19, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    *GASP!*

    I hit the refresh button and THIS was here!

    Oh, ROSIE, it's WONDERFUL! I feel like I can actually touch that wheat! It's tactile WITHOUT the texture: perfection! For someone who claims "man cards" don't come easily.... hmmmmmmm YOU are pretty clever, that's all! I just adore the flavor and beauty of this stunning piece! Yipeeeeee!

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  6. LynneMarch 19, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    A very tranquil and peaceful card with those colours. Love that stamp, it`s perfect for a male card.
    Lynne xxx

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  7. KathykMarch 19, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I have this stamp but have never thought to use it as a shadow stamp - FAB idea, grea card

    Kathyk

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  8. BarbMarch 19, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Just beautiful, Rosie! Love the gorgeous, shadow stamping of the grass!

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  9. Caroline HallettMarch 19, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    brilliant card for a bloke - love it

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  10. Liz McGuire,March 19, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    This is perfect, I love it!

    Liz x

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  11. BeaMarch 19, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Beautiful card the sepia like colour is very effective

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  12. ScrumplescrunchMarch 19, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    A beautiful peaceful card Rosie, your chosen colours are wonderful for the image.
    Smiles:)

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  13. MandiMarch 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Fantastic card Rosemary
    Love everything about it
    Great to see you
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  14. craftieodmaeMarch 19, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Wow Rosemary this is absolutely gorgeous! I love the image and the softness........Well done my friend!

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  15. Loli March 19, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Hello rosemary, thank you for your comment.
    So elegant card Rosemary i like the colours and the stamp.
    a hug from Palma de Mallorca

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  16. Stamps and PaperMarch 19, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    A really lovely card for a man.

    Anne

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  17. Beryl KMarch 19, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Stunning, nothing else to say
    Beryl x

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  18. AsAlwaysAngelaMarch 19, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    This card is gorgeous! Great for a man, but I'd like to receive it as a woman as well. The colors you chose are so subtle, but so perfect for this image!

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  19. Canonbury creationsMarch 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Fantastic card Rosemary, love the colours and the beautiful grasses
    Val x

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  20. PaulineMarch 20, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Beautiful stamping, can see that wheat blowing about in the breeze, beautiful!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    This is fab! the shadow stampsing is fantastic!

    Perfect masculine card

    Ali x

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  22. Seafield JoMarch 20, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    I LOVE your card, it's beautiful, and the twine works perfectly. Jo x

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  23. Fiona PlatzerMarch 20, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Excellent guy card love the stamped wheat

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  24. BrendaMarch 20, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I loved this card when I saw it on Flickr yestreday Rosemary! It is a perfect male card! Just gorgeous colours!

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  25. VivMarch 20, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Great card... I would love to CASE this if that's OK?

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  26. Suze BainMarch 20, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Gorgeous card Rosemary, love your stamping. x

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  27. Vicki DutcherMarch 20, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Gorgeous wheat stalks!

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  28. CazroMarch 20, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    My favourite so far. Caz

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  29. SusanMarch 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Rosemary, this is a PERFECT guy card! I love that stamp...and the colors you chose are awesome together! I think I might "need" that stamp!

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  30. VivMarch 20, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Really stand out this card, well done I love it :O) Viv xx

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  31. Isha GuptaMarch 20, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Love your take on the masculine card Rosemary. TFS

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  32. MargaretMarch 20, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Loved your card and how you had used it.

    Hugs
    Margaret

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  33. JennyMarch 21, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Such a wonderful card. I love the colours and the twine finihes it all off perfectly x

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  34. FionaMarch 21, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Love this Rosemary, great use of the stamp and very elegant.

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  35. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Love, love, love that stamp from HA, it's been on my wish list for quite a while I have to admit. Love the colours you've chosen too.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  36. choupynetteMarch 21, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful card! the colouring is perfect, and the stamps are really great. well done!

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  37. JenMarch 21, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Love the stamp, the shadowing is amazing.
    Beautiful colours.
    jenjoy x

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  38. LinbyMarch 21, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    What a great card you've produced with a simple stamp.
    Linbyx

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  39. pickleMarch 21, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Perfect! I love it
    Kerry x

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  40. JoanMarch 22, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    This is lovely, great choice of colours

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  41. Diane Louise JMarch 22, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Beautiful card. Diane x

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  42. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMarch 22, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Loving this card, really masculine love the twine finish too

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  43. DorisMarch 23, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Love the motion of this wheat card. The twine adds to the masculine feel.

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  44. GibmissMarch 23, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Hi
    Fab mans card ...stunning
    hugs
    sylvie
    x

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  45. AngelnorthMarch 24, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Lovely with the different subtle green shades - fab CAS card!

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  46. SylvieMarch 24, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Wonderful card
    Hug Sylvie x

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  47. sally b.March 27, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    lovely masculine card! that hero arts stamp is so useful for many things!

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