Wednesday 22 July 2015

TMR - Theme - Spots 'n' Stripes .....

....  Good morning all!  It's time for our new challenge over at The Male Room.  For the next couple of weeks we'd like your masculine projects to have SPOTS AND STRIPES.  Here's my take:

Cool - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Stamps: Viva Las Vegas - Dr Who Plate 925
Inks: Versafine - Onyx Black
Accessories: White Lustre Card; Stampin' Up DP - Melon Mambo, Early Espresso, Bermuda Bay, Kraft; Clear Embossing Powder


I've used the colours from CAS Colours & Sketches - CASC&S#133 and the layout is from Clean&Simple - FTL#21.  This card is completely different to the one I had planned to make.  I was checking the main blog yesterday morning and saw Louise's wonderful card with the spots and stripes ties, and realised that I'd have to come up with something different.  And yesterday evening (about 9.00pm) I suddenly had an idea.  I've mentioned that I like Dr Who, and when Matt Smith played Dr Who, bow ties were very cool!  So this is the result.  I stamped the bow tie three times, embossed them with clear powder and cut them out.  I cut a strip of striped paper adhered it to the card and added some burlap paper - love this texture.  I then used dimensional tape to attach the bow ties.  I haven't added a sentiment as yet because I'm not sure whether this will be for a birthday or just because!  And, as I was running out of time, I haven't done the inside - but will add a photo when it's completed.

Do visit our blog and check out the inspiration projects from the rest of the team and from our Guest Designer, Monika.  You've got plenty of time to join in with the fun.  Enjoy!!!

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12 comments:

Monika Reeck said...

Hmmm clever way to use the color combo Deborah...and the Image is great for manly card.love the simple design....I am so happy to join as GDT...thanks for the opportunity...would love to join again if you need manly card (grinz)
Hugs
Monika

Tenia Nelson said...

So much FUN!!

sue t. said...

There seems to be a theme of neck ware! Love your bow ties. Ya know it takes a real man to wear a bow tie convincingly!

Patricia Hays said...

The different textures are wonderful! Thanks for joining us at CC&S! :)

Jane said...

Love how you've used the CC&S colours for a male card. Those spotty bow ties are such fun. Thanks for sharing.

Louise van Vuren said...

Sorry to have stolen your idea Deborah! But on the plus side it made you come up with this fab card. So much texture here, with the embossing and the burlap. It is a great take on the theme, even if not a Dr Who fan (which I am, by the way)
Louise xx

Carole said...

great card xx

Louise van Vuren said...

I never even registered that you had used our colour challenge palette for is fun card! Thanks for playing at CAS Colours and Sketches, Deborah
Louise xx

Skylark said...

Thanks for joining us at CC&S this last week. Love your bow ties in Jane's colour palette. Stef x

Natasha said...

Cool card! Like the use of the burlap texture

Susanne Vargas said...

What a fun take on the challenge! The burlap adds great texture!

Unknown said...

Such a terrific card Deborah...the burlap really adds the 'male' feel! :)
Thanks for joining us at CAS-Colours and Sketches this week :)
Lizy xx

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