Friday 2 March 2012

"Little Old Wine Drinker Me"

This was a card I made for my brother-in-law's birthday.  He's a man who likes holidays, good wine and good food.

I used the Hobby Art Tuscany stamps to build up the scenery and coloured them in using Promarkers.  I like the fact you can position the stamps to your own liking to create a different picture everytime.  The below picture shows the sunflowers raised slightly using Pinflair glue (thanks to my daughter) to add depth to the card.


I think the colours of the backing card compliment the scenery really well.  I was really proud of my colouring, especially on the detail on the mountain.  Unfortunately I didn't make a note of the colours I used, so it's going to be really hard to get it looking so good next time.
Typically I nearly ruined the picture by marking my original card with butter!  Thankfully we were able to rescue the picture without damaging it and place it on the new, perfect card!  Phew!

I decided not to add a sentiment as I felt it would clutter the card too much, I think that was definitely the right idea.

Stamps from Hobby Art called Tuscany
Promarkers
Pinflair glue
Glossy accents for grapes
Orange card and brown card from stash

I'd like to enter this card for the following challenge:

6 comments:

  1. Nice one Shirley. Lovely card for your brother-in-law.
    hugs Elaine

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    1. Thanks Elaine, I find it hard making cards for men especially those who have no hobbies or interests.
      Love, Shirley

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  2. Hello Shirley
    Beautiful scene with beautiful flowers in front . great card for a bloke .
    Am checking out your other works now ..Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

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    1. Thanks. I find it difficult to make cards for men but thought this was a good stamp set that can be used in different ways.
      Love, Shirley

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  3. Such a beautiful card! Really different and fantastic to use it for a mans card! I agree that they are the hardest to make for! So glad I saw this on MIM!
    Nat -x-

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    1. Thanks for the comments. Just had a look at your site and love your duck card.
      Love, Shirley

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