Tuesday 26 May 2009

Sketch and Stash Challenge /HA Manly Challenge



Tonight I am home alone and with nothing decent on the TV, I decided to have a go at HA Manly challenge this week. Obviously the challenge is to make a male card - so I had a go. I decided that I would incorporate the sketch from Sketch and Stash Challenge as well. I really liked the sketch but as it had two flowers on it, wasn't too sure. But decided to have a go with some black/brown and white flowers.
The card stock is called Nutmeg and is probably a bit browner than the photo shows. The black background has been embossed with Devine Swirls Cuttlebug folder, a piece that I had done quite some time ago and had forgotten I had ( that's my old neglected item). My new things is the branch stamp from a new Hero Arts set - Sparkle clear From our House. I haven't used this stamp before. The three eyelets are also a forgotten item as I found them while looking for the flowers to put on this card. I really like how this turned out. I do find male cards a bit harder to do. I also like this sketch - but think for my next male card will use buttons instead of flowers. I have a male birthday card to do as a commission from someone at work, so have started to get some ideas.

Well it's time for me to head off to bed - busy day tomorrow at work. Thanks for calling by, take care.

7 comments:

Jill said...

gorgeous card Dawn, so elegant hugs Jill xx

Anne said...

Hi, Dawn! Nice job of doing two challenges in one! :-)

Cathy said...

Great card Dawn and fab colours.
Thank you for joining in the Sketch and Stash this time.
Cathy xx

debby4000 said...

fabulous card, wonderful colours.
luv
Debby

Becky said...

Gorgeous card Dawn, love the colours!
Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Sketch and Stash!
Love Becky xx

paula said...

Hi Dawn I love the card you have made it looks great. I also would like to thank you for the lovely comments on my blog & flickr stream. It's so good to have my computer back & to be able to see what's been going on. Take care xoxoxoxo

Monika Reeck said...

Woow Dawn..you did a great job...I was not able to follow that sketch...your card is adorable...lovely color combo too...