Saturday 9 July 2016

One for the Boys



Good morning to you all, it's time for our new challenge at Allsorts and Kevin has chosen the theme of  'One for the Boys'. Our sponsor is Crafty Ribbons.


My card is one of a collection made a few weeks back for Tattered Lace promotional material using the lovely sailing ship and compass from the Men's Collection. I created a background by inking an acrylic block with grid lines and distress inks fossilised amber, cracked pistachio and faded jeans........I know this is my no means a new technique but for those of you new to it, ink the block with one colour at a time, spritz with water and stamp, cleaning the block between each colour and over stamping to achieve the pattern size that fits with your card.

I used the same process to colour a scrap of card using just the fossilised amber and used that to cut the anchor and sails a second time to decoupage. The sentiment is computer generated.

Happy weekend all.

54 comments:

Marianne said...

I've been meaning to try this technique, but I had not until now realised the grid lines would add extra detail and texture. Love the look of this. Hope you're sailing into a relaxing weekend!
Marianne x

Liz said...

Gorgeous card. I love how you've created the background. xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Una favolosa idea per il background, Brenda!! Bellissimo! Grazie per la condivisione!
La tua card è molto bella e solare, e mi piace la barca con le vele!!
Buone vacanze!!! :D

gwen70 said...

Stunning card

Mummylade said...

I really like the background

Glennis F said...

A lovely card for the guys Brenda. The background technique is a great idea - simple, but looks great!

ALI said...

Gorgeous, love the dies.

D K Crafts said...

Hi Brenda. Love this card, the colours are lovely, great background and image. Thanks for sharing the technique too. Donna

Kath said...

A fabulous card - love your background and the great sailing ship die.
Kath x

Wendy L said...

Lovely card Brenda, enjoy your time away and get well for your cruise, xxx

Craftyfield said...

Darn! My acrylic blocks don't have grid lines... This is such an effective technique. Paired with those beautiful die-cuts, stunning and so perfect for male cards!xx

Merry said...

Such a wonderful layout Brenda, great card.

sarascloset said...

Lovely masculine card, and the blocked background is the perfect way to display those intricate dies. I really love the simplicity of this card and those amazing colors! Hugs!

Carole Pollard said...

Just wonderful that background technique is so clever a wonderful card love and hugs Carole x

jackiescrafts said...

What a lovely card

Tinka's paper wonderlland said...

Amazing card, love how you have created your background and front o the boat!!
♥Hugs Valentina♥

Gibmiss said...

Fabulous card Brenda... Love the background...
Take care enjoy your break...
Hugs Sylvie x

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous card Brenda love that background.
I think I have to use this on my boy card that I have to make this week.
thanks for the idea.

Gr Karin

Robin said...

Gorgeous! This should be a technique as it is an amazing look especially for a guy card. Hugs, Robin

Unknown said...

This is so fabulous!! Love that ship!
Lucy x

Greta said...

Don't think I've ever done that & I LOVE it! One of my favorite cards, Brenda!

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

A wonderful masculine card Brenda and I love the technique that you've used for the background, it looks great. I love the ship too. Crafty hugs, Sandra X

Crafting Queen said...

Really lovely card, great background.

Pat said...

I love the ship on your card Brenda and your background is so effective, great masculine card. Have a good weekend.

Pat xx

Sarah said...

A super man card Brenda xx

http://cheryl-cherylscreativeatcscards.blogspot.co.uk/ said...

Oh hun you have done it again brilliant great background adore that ship ace card hugs Cheryl xxx

Gerrina said...

The made yourself-paper looks so good! What a great idea! Enjoy the weekend! Hope it is warmer overthere so you will feel a little beter... Hugs, Gerrina

cuilliesocks said...

Fabulous card Brenda, I love your background, must give this a try, and the sailing ship image is brilliant, great colours and embellishments too, Kate x

Lorraine said...

A brilliant card Brenda, that ship looks fabulous
Lorraine x

Dora said...

This is stunning. What a great design.

Kathleen said...

Totally fabulous card, gorgeous colours, design and image. Love it.

Kath x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Brilliant card Brenda,I love the ship and the design
Kevin xx

rachel said...

I love this Brenda - wonderful xx Hope you are fine and looking forward to your jollybobs xx

Donna Ellis said...

Brenda, this is one of my all time favorite nautical creations! Gorgeous background, and lovely color choices. Enjoy your break! XO

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, this is wonderful. I love how you've done the background.

Ellibelle said...

A great idea for a masculine card Brenda, loving how you stamped the background, so easy to do and I always forget about that technique. Wonderful details on the die cut boat!

aussie aNNie said...

Brilliant card B, love the ideas I have from your cards...xx {aNNie}

SewPaperPaint said...

This is SPECTACULAR! The colors and elements are perfect, love, love it!

debby4000 said...

I love this card, fabulous background colours perfect for that brilliant Ship die.
luv
Debby

KandA said...

LOVE this card Brenda, it really is a fabulous design for a male and you achieved a super inking effect (must try that. Great die too.
Hope you're having a good time and starting to feel better xx

Fikreta said...

wonderful card!
have a nice day!
hugs

Astrid Maclean said...

Absolutely fabulous card! Great stampng and the background has turned out brilliantly!!

KT Fit Kitty said...

This is a wonderful masculine card, Brenda! I love the gorgeous die cuts! I hope your health is improving each day!

Unknown said...

Hallo liebe Brenda ,
deine Karte zum Vatertag gefällt mir sehr,ich mag ja die maritimen Karten immer sehr,liegt wohl daran das ich an der Ostsee wohne,
liebe Grüße von Ulrike

Sally H said...

That is gorgeous, Brenda! I love it! Fabulous colours! Hope you have a wonderful time in Italy and that the rest does you good xxx

Tracy said...

Hi Annie,
This is a fabulous masculine card, I love the design.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Tracy said...

Sorry Brenda just been to see Annie and I think I called you Annie too, Apologies xxx

Berina RGA said...

Such a beautiful masculine card!! Love the background. The ship is beautiful!! Hope you are feeling better and enjoying your stay with your friend.

crafty-stamper said...

Love the fabulous die-cuts but brilliant background will definitely have to try this technique
Carol x

Linby said...

Great male card and I love the inky effect you achieved. Lynn x

CdeBaca Crafts Gallery said...

Beautiful card!

Dr Sonia S V said...

WOW it looks sooo fabulous . Hope you are better Brenda
Cheers
Dr Sonia

Shirley said...

Bravo sweets this is amazing.

Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.

Debbie said...

Wow, your card is fantastic Hun. Love the textures too, must try this. Hugs xxx