So, this project started with only one idea and the outcome has me even looking back and forth at the finished card....LOL. "Did I do that?" No, seriously, DID I DO THAT? OK, so now I am done being in awe and I don't want to sound like I am boasting.
I knew when I started that I was going to try more masculine creations. I find them a bit more difficult than girlie LOs and cards because there are only so many boyish elements you can use, right? So, I browsed through my digi collection, and once again, my go to images were by Sliekje Stamps. This one was so darling (they all are really), so I started to color him in. The color selections kind of came out of nowhere. But once I finished, I was able to coordinate the paper, trim, and card stock with the greatest of ease. This card will fit in to quite a few challenges (yes, I had that in mind, too, before I started). When I feel stuck on where to start, I always go to my trusty challenge blog lists.
Here is the finished card, King of the Castle:
Cooking with Cricut #32
Bows & Berries #7
Creative Craft Challenges
Crazy about Cricut: Thankful Thursday
GAB Challenges: #18
Paper This and That - June 2001
and
You Had Me at Craft - MIMM
I knew when I started that I was going to try more masculine creations. I find them a bit more difficult than girlie LOs and cards because there are only so many boyish elements you can use, right? So, I browsed through my digi collection, and once again, my go to images were by Sliekje Stamps. This one was so darling (they all are really), so I started to color him in. The color selections kind of came out of nowhere. But once I finished, I was able to coordinate the paper, trim, and card stock with the greatest of ease. This card will fit in to quite a few challenges (yes, I had that in mind, too, before I started). When I feel stuck on where to start, I always go to my trusty challenge blog lists.
Here is the finished card, King of the Castle:
RECIPE
core'dinations Cardmaker Series: Pearls (Tan Pearl)
Bo Bunny Play All Day Diamonds (from Shabby Princess collection - Thanks Doris)
K&Company Embossed Paper: Chocolate
Castle: Gray card stock with white overlay: Gingerbread Cartridge, all layers cut at 2"
Sentiment made using clip art and white cardstock
Brown ink
Ruby colored bling
Brown Fiber (Thanks Luisa) affixed with Brown Brads
Challenge Entries:
Craft Your Passion #61 Cooking with Cricut #32
Bows & Berries #7
Creative Craft Challenges
Crazy about Cricut: Thankful Thursday
GAB Challenges: #18
Paper This and That - June 2001
and
You Had Me at Craft - MIMM
Thanks for stopping by
and
Happy Crafting!
Smilez,
Jessica
Your king is adorable. Great card!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on your card! I really love the colors you chose. Thanks for playing along in the Thankful Thursday challenge!
ReplyDeleteThank you for following Jessice, you're up late too I see lol! I love Sliekje Stamps, I got in on a TON of the freebies but havn't inked up one single image yet :(
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me and I'm doing one before my sale at the end of June! Thanks (I'm following you too, your blog is friendly and very easy on the eye! I'm #99 :)
Tammy Louise
Jessica- I just wanted you to know I gave you a hat tip over at my blog:
ReplyDeletehttp://kccroppers.blogspot.com/2011/06/why-kawaii-and-stamps-by-sliekje.html
I never thought I would say a King is sweet but yours is indeed super super sweet!
ReplyDeleteI have a hard time creating masculine projects too! This is such an inspiration to me :) Also... I'm your 100th follower! Yea :) Congrats & TFS
ReplyDeleteTiffany
http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/
Awesome card and masculine themes are soooo hard to do! love the materials Bo Bunny makes it easy on us gals don't they?
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Thanks for playing along with us at Cooking with Cricut.
ReplyDeleteBoast all you want because this is fabulous! I love that adorable (and I mean that in the most masculine way possible for this little guy) image! All the elements of the card are astonishing together! Great job! I do the same thing with challenges when I am in a rut! It is always inspiring to see what you can put together and seeing all the DT inspiration! Thanks for playing along with us at Thankful Thurs and I hope you'll be joining us again!
ReplyDeleteAmber
Beautiful! You did an awesome job with colors! Thanks for playing with us at Cooking with Cricut!
ReplyDelete- Roberta, CWC Design Team
Www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com
So sweet! Great job, Jessica! Thanks for joining us this week at Cooking With Cricut.
ReplyDelete~ Jen, CWC Design Team
www.gator-4-life.blogspot.com
This is a great card, thanks for joining us at Come and Get It Challenges.
ReplyDeleteCindy
TOO CUTE! Yes, they DO think they are king, don't they? LOL Thank you for joining us this week at Come and Get It Challenges!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Too cute! Yes each and every Father thinks that they are King of the Castle....though they still haven't figured it out that we rule the Roost! LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us this week at Come and get It Challenges!
Shell~Alaska♥
CGI~DT
I really love your card! Very creative... I am a new Follower, if you would like come visit my blog!
ReplyDeletehttp://scrapbookingforbeginners-naomi.blogspot.com/2011/06/scrapbooking-fathers-day-card.html
Very cute card. Thanks for joining the GAB challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteThis is so very cute. I love it. Thanks for joining us at GAB Challenges.
ReplyDeleteNikki
What a great card! The image is so sweet and you've done such a super job with it. That fibre is a fantastic touch, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with us at Fantabulous Cricut!
Kate
Small Bits of Paper
Lovely card! Lots of fun elements on this card! Thanks for sharing your talent with us on FCCB this week!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, super job!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I am so glad you joined in the fun with us at FCCB!
ReplyDeleteLove the digi stamp you used, I believe I have that one as well :) Thanks for joining us at Paper This and That!
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