Welcome
I also wish to extend a very warm welcome to my newest follower Cheryl Hollingsworth.
I am about to pack up my craft room (plus) ready to move in the middle of next month, so you may not see me much over the next four weeks ... I am so looking forward to the move into my own suite, attached to the extensively extended and renovated house of my daughter and family.
This card was made for a gent in my extended family.
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I started with a piece of pale green card and the Altenew 3-D Embossing Folder, Floating Foliage.
I generously inked the folder on one side with Memento Cottage Ivy ink, and ran it through my Cuttlebug - and then repeated - that was a bit nerve wracking, but it worked.
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The sentiment panel is a gold edged 'visiting card'. and the sentiment is a Riley Funny Bone one, that I stamped twice in the same green ink, then in Versamark ink before clear embossing.
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To add some subtle interest and give the card a bit of a masculine vibe, I split some string down to one ply - it gives the strand a bit of a fuzzy look and it has a an interesting crimp to it
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Sone green gingham washi finished the inside
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And also the envelope.
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What a beautiful card Maxine. The embossing looks stunning.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Maxine, love so much the EF you used and the green inking! The string add a lovely rustic feel!
ReplyDeleteA lovely masculine card Maxine and how very true is that sentiment.
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It's a beautiful card!!
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Diane CYHTP Co-Owner
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So beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove that embossing technique, and that folder is perfect for a more masculine card. Thanks so much for joining us at Can You Handle the Pressure!
ReplyDeleteHi Friend, I love this "funny bone" sentiment. It would so work with a friend I've had since 1975. Great job with the embossed panel. I may have to try that! You've created a unique look and I like it alot! Smiles, Kathy
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful background for that gorgeous sentiment! The little rope does give it a playfull feel... Wishing you all the best with the move! Would be handy to be some what closer... Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteFun birthday sentiment and so true! Riley and Company certainly has some humorous sentiments. Thank you for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday this week. Best of luck with the move, Maxine!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous Maxine love those embossed leaves and colours a super make thank you for joining us at Allsorts
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lolo x
What a great card for a man this is Maxine. The colours are perfect, I love it and I imagine the dimension you got from your 3D folder makes it rather special. (I had not seen any of these folders until the other week - I am so out of touch these days.)
ReplyDeleteAll it needed was a sentiment and the way you edged the card in gold is perfect and with the addition of the string at the end it makes the whole card fabulous.
I a sure the recipient will love it.
Blessings, Neet xx
ps I hope you are very happy when you settle in your new home
Very nice card Maxine, love those big beautiful leaves and love the humor in your sentiment!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a very nice move to be making. I hope it all goes well. Love your card and such a true sentiment xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun masculine birthday card design, Maxine! Love the sediment and great job inking that green onto your e/f! Good luck with the move and getting settled into your new wonderful attached home! It will be great being next-door to your family. Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Maxine. I love this sentiment. Hugs, Carol
ReplyDeleteHi Maxine, a fabulous card and love the sentiment! I'm yet to try out inking my folders, yours looks great. Good luck with your move to your daughter's house. Thank you for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends and good luck in the prize draw... Megan DT LPoCF
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card Maxine, I love the embossing and twine, great washi to finish off the envelope and insert. As for the sentiment, I love it, so true and wonderful. How exciting to be moving and closer to your daughter too, a new craft room, I don't envy you putting it all together to move and then unpacking, but when it's done it will be great for you. x
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Such a great birthday sentiment and a beautifully done card!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for playing along with us at Allsorts challenge!
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner
Love the texture added by the Embossing and the twine. Thank you for sharing your fun Birthday Greeting with us at Jan's Digi Blog. Good Luck!
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Jan
(Owner & Illustrator of Jan's Digi Stamp Shop)
Maxine, this is gorgeous! I love the background and that birthday greeting is fun!
ReplyDeleteMoving is never fun but it sounds like this will be a welcomed move. Happy that you are happy.
ReplyDeleteLove the design of your card and envelope. Very masculine. Well done!
Hugs and Blessings
How fun to be moving in close to your daughter and still have a place to create.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Use Your Stuff
Hi Maxine, just wanted to say good luck in your move and setting back up!! I'm sure it'll be a blessing being so close to your family 💕😊 Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThis card is lovely! And those words are so true!
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