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As I have mentioned, I have a lot of fishermen in the family to make cards for, and one in particular is a freshwater fisherman, so when I saw this free Harry The Trout image offered by Barb Finnigal, I took it.
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The image was sized and printed, then adhered to some white card, as I had printed onto paper, then mounted it over the embossed some silver mirror card. I embossed it with a woodgrain folder (as I had no other wave type folders. This gave some movement without overwhelming the wonderful image
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The sentiment was a magazine freebie, surgically altered so I could stamp it as one line,
Stamped and silver embossed directly on the card base.
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The inside was decorated by wrapping some metallic, irricescent, (machine) thread around the liner, threading it through the hook 'charm' as I did.
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The charm came unadorned, but I made it into a fly hook! It's a long time since I have tied a fish hook to a line, but the basic technique was used here to whip the silver and blue threads, and blue ribbon, to the hook. The threads were trimmed to be even, and the hook glued to the card after it had been threaded onto the wrapped thread.
The recipient appreciated it!
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What a great card for a fisherman, Maxine. The ripples on the embossed silver card snd the fishing hook are fabulous details.
ReplyDeleteHe's a rather magnificent Trout, looks as though he's framed and hanging on the wall.
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Wonderful card, the silver accents look great and love the inside detail! Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a cool trout and card to give to a keen fisherman, love the inside. I often forget to do that to make it more special. Thanks for sharing and playing along with us at AAA Cards.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great image. Love that he is called Harry. Your embellishment inside is really very clever. The recipient will love it xx
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this card reminds me of those talking fish plaques that were popular a few years ago. I think your hook embellishment is perfect for this fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card Maxine & just perfect for a fisherman. It is always so hard to find decent masculine cards - yours are amazing!! Yes it is a very long time since I have tied a fish hook too. Enjoy the week Maxine x0x
ReplyDeleteVery handsome masculine card Maxine, the fish hook charm is the perfect accent. Thanks for inspiring us with your lovely design at The Paper Funday Challenge.
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A fun image and one that he can hope to catch... Love the way you put the hook attached at the card! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteA perfect card for a fisherman. Lovely card Maxine.
ReplyDeleteThat is one fabulous fish! Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully put together card Maxine, I love the fish, sitting on the waves and the beautiful "fly" inside. Great work. x
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the woodgrain embossing folder for your waves in the sea... looks great and what a great embellishment on the hook. Thanks for sharing your masculine card with us at Double Trouble.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous masculine card!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have turned the hook into a fishing fly! Mxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card. Any fisherman would love getting this card.
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That is so cool!!! I love the hook "charm" you made. What a great idea. Thanks for joining us this week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies. Hope to see you again.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome card and that little fish hook charm is the perfect and most fabulous finish! LOVE it! Hugs, Wends xoxo
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely fishy card Maxine
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us on the Polkadoodles Digi Choosday challenge at Digi Choosday !
Love and crafty hugs from
Wendy (DT)
The embossing you used is just perfect to represent waves for this fabulous card. What a glorious image it is and so perfect for the fishermen in your family and friends.
ReplyDeleteLove the little touch of the hook charm.
Blessings, Neet xx
Maxine, Harry makes a happy birthday creation for sure. and that tied fish hook just is the perfect touch! Smiles, Kathy
ReplyDeleteMaxine, Harry makes a happy birthday creation for sure. and that tied fish hook just is the perfect touch! Smiles, Kathy
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