Branch Out - Masculine Version
Sorry I made you wait so long for this card. I forgot to post it. Sorry! I made if for a special project, that’s why it’s an unusual size.
The card base is a 6 1/4″ square in Basic cardstock, followed by a 6″ square of textured Basic Black cardstock.
A 5 1/4″ sanded square of To the Nines Specialty Paper was adhered to a 5 1/2″ square of Sahara Sand cardstock. I actually got my sewing machine out for this one and zigzag stitched around the edges with black thread.
The card already went out, so I am not quite sure about the rest of the paper sizes. But it looks pretty easy to figure out. I just stamped the tree from the set Branch Out in Black Stazon on Sahara Sand cardstock, added leaves in Always Artichoke and sponged the edges with Artichoke after distressing them with the Cutter Kit. It was layered on a black scalloped rectangle I had cut with Nestabilities. The edges of the main images were paper pierced (what else).
The ribbon is from May Arts and was wrapped around the Sahara/Designer paper twice. I stamped the B from Schoolbook Serif Alpha in black on Sahara Sand, punched it out with the 1 3/8″ circle punch, paper pierced and sponged the edges with Always Artichoke. It needed a little more, so I stamped the B again the same way, cut it out and mounted it over the first b. (The b is for my name….the receiver of the card likes to call me B).
The sentiment Good times comes from the stamp set Many Happy Returns. It was stamped in Black on Sahara Sand, was punched out with the Window Word Punch and sponged with Always Artichoke. The two brads are Build-A-Brads. I added 1/2″ black cardstock circle punchouts in them and placed them on the top right to finish off the card.
I have a workshop today. My first one over two years outside my house. Wish me luck! I hope I don’t forget anything…
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Comments
Beautiful! There are so many things to do with this stamps! I love it!
Posted by: Michelle | February 28th, 2009 09:40
LOVE this card. I think all black is so elegant. I love that stamp set and must get it soon. Great job. I’m sure I’ll be ‘lifting’ this idea ver soon. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Julie Pizzitola | February 28th, 2009 10:16
Very beautiful guy card!
Posted by: pesc | February 28th, 2009 10:20
What a beautiful card. Love the subtlety!
Posted by: Robbie | February 28th, 2009 10:21
very nice! I love your cards, they just keep getting better and better, more amazing and detailed.
Keep up the amazing work!
Posted by: amy G. | February 28th, 2009 10:31
Wow, what a stunning card!
Posted by: Godelieve | February 28th, 2009 10:35
Oh MY Beate…this is stunning! I love the deep rich masculine feel.
Hope your workshop goes really well!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | February 28th, 2009 10:44
This is lovely, so warm! I know you made someone very happy with it!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | February 28th, 2009 10:57
So lovely!!!
Posted by: Heather P. | February 28th, 2009 11:06
Oh my gosh, Beate !!!!! This is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G !!!!!!!!!! Love it, love it, love it !!!!
Posted by: Corinne (aka Roxy) | February 28th, 2009 11:37
This is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Christi | February 28th, 2009 12:07
WOW! I love the monochromatic design for this! Very masculine and very cool!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | February 28th, 2009 12:12
Wow….There is a very warm and peaceful feel to this card!
I love nature and I just love your card!
Smiles & Cheers,
Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy | February 28th, 2009 14:04
WOW! I am so impressed with this one. It looks incredible! Love the colors, design and how you used the Branch Out set. Isn’t it a great one? I used it for your Weekend Sketch - just need to post it so I can share a link.
Thanks for sharing!!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | February 28th, 2009 14:23
This is great! I love the colours!
Posted by: Allison F | February 28th, 2009 14:47
This is stunning! This set is DEFINITELY on my must have list!
Posted by: Christyne | February 28th, 2009 15:05
WOW, a very impressive card!!
Posted by: Antje | February 28th, 2009 15:16
So fabulous! I have such a hard time with masculine…I love all of the little details on this card. It’s perfect.
Had to mention our visit on my blog….
http://papersscissorsrocks.blogspot.com/2009/02/weekend-sketch-challenge-and-guess-who.html
Posted by: Glenda J | February 28th, 2009 15:30
Wow Beate! This is stunning! I LOVE everything about this card! Fantastic job girl!
((hugs))
Posted by: Stephanie Hargis | February 28th, 2009 15:31
Fabulous masculine card. I love the colors, tree and the layout. Awesome Beate.
Posted by: Stacy Twinshappy SCS | February 28th, 2009 16:12
Thud!!! Beate this is gorgeous - every little details, the color combo, all of it is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Carolina | February 28th, 2009 18:22
This is such a STUNNING masculine card, Beate!! I love the colors, sewing, ribbon….everything!! Wow, wow, wow!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | February 28th, 2009 18:52
Great card! I love the layout. Perfect masculine card!
Posted by: Shar | February 28th, 2009 20:27
This is wonderful Beate… one of the nicest masculine cards I’ve ever seen. You really make that stamp set shine!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | February 28th, 2009 21:07
Wow! Beate: this card is fab! Love the colors and that tree stamp is beautiful too.
Posted by: Betty aka ZacksNana | February 28th, 2009 23:32
What a wonderful card. I love it…so masculine without being too harsh.
Hugs
heather
Posted by: Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather) | March 1st, 2009 08:50
This is Beautiful Beate!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Cooper | March 1st, 2009 09:47
wowza! I am completely in LOVE with this card! love love love it!
Posted by: MaryR | March 1st, 2009 10:34
Beate, what a great card, you have inspired me to create one of my own. As always, thanks for the inspiration.
http://creativemomentswithsandy.blogspot.com/2009/03/get-well-for-guy.html
Posted by: Sandy Hulsart | March 1st, 2009 10:51
Beautiful! I love the masculine feel.
Posted by: Heather Hawkins | March 1st, 2009 15:43
I really loved the color combos for both this one & the last one. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Mari | March 1st, 2009 16:08
Holy Cannoli! You’ve outdone yourself once again!
Posted by: Genelle Collins | March 1st, 2009 20:15
THis is a wonderful masculine card, Beate!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | March 1st, 2009 20:37
Gorgeous card!! Love the masculine feel you’ve created here!! TFS!
Posted by: Vicki (basment stamper) | March 2nd, 2009 08:02
Beautiful, love the green and black combo, so stuning, neat stamp!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | March 2nd, 2009 08:58
Wow! this is gorgeous!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | March 2nd, 2009 10:24
LOVE this!!! glad to have you back!
Posted by: Tanya | March 2nd, 2009 23:04
Hi Beate,
I have been watching your blog for a while now and I have to say this card is absolutely beautiful. I just love the tranquility of the whole card and the colour is wonderful, so peaceful to look at.
Regards
Michelle
Bohemian Gypsy
Posted by: Michelle Menser | March 3rd, 2009 20:31
What a beautiful card!!
Posted by: rein | March 5th, 2009 02:02