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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.

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54 comments:

  1. Marianne9 July 2016 at 08:25

    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

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  2. Liz9 July 2016 at 08:32

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

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  3. Alice (scrAPpamondo)9 July 2016 at 08:36

    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

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  4. gwen709 July 2016 at 08:46

    Stunning card

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  5. Mummylade9 July 2016 at 08:51

    I really like the background

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  6. Glennis F9 July 2016 at 08:56

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

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  7. ALI9 July 2016 at 09:07

    Gorgeous, love the dies.

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  8. D K Crafts9 July 2016 at 09:21

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

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  9. Kath9 July 2016 at 09:47

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

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  10. Wendy L9 July 2016 at 10:08

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

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  11. Craftyfield9 July 2016 at 10:24

    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

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  12. Merry9 July 2016 at 10:46

    Such a wonderful layout Brenda, great card.

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  13. sarascloset9 July 2016 at 11:35

    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!

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  14. Carole Pollard9 July 2016 at 12:34

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

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  15. jackiescrafts9 July 2016 at 12:52

    What a lovely card

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  16. Tinka's paper wonderlland9 July 2016 at 12:57

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

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  17. Gibmiss9 July 2016 at 13:04

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

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  18. KarinsArtScrap9 July 2016 at 14:16

    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

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  19. Robin9 July 2016 at 14:57

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

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  20. Unknown9 July 2016 at 16:45

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

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  21. Greta9 July 2016 at 17:02

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

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  22. Sandma's Handmade Cards9 July 2016 at 17:13

    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

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  23. Crafting Queen9 July 2016 at 17:47

    Really lovely card, great background.

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  24. Pat9 July 2016 at 18:26

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

    Pat xx

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  25. Sarah9 July 2016 at 19:03

    A super man card Brenda xx

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  26. http://cheryl-cherylscreativeatcscards.blogspot.co.uk/9 July 2016 at 19:51

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

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  27. Gerrina9 July 2016 at 20:18

    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

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  28. cuilliesocks9 July 2016 at 20:46

    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

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  29. Lorraine9 July 2016 at 20:50

    A brilliant card Brenda, that ship looks fabulous
    Lorraine x

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  30. Dora9 July 2016 at 21:27

    This is stunning. What a great design.

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  31. Kathleen9 July 2016 at 21:50

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

    Kath x

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  32. McCrafty's Cards9 July 2016 at 22:41

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

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  33. rachel9 July 2016 at 23:18

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

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  34. Donna Ellis9 July 2016 at 23:53

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

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  35. Rhonda Miller10 July 2016 at 00:36

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

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  36. Ellibelle10 July 2016 at 00:40

    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!

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  37. aussie aNNie10 July 2016 at 01:34

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

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  38. SewPaperPaint10 July 2016 at 04:12

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

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  39. debby400010 July 2016 at 09:16

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

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  40. KandA10 July 2016 at 10:45

    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

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  41. Fikreta10 July 2016 at 12:02

    wonderful card!
    have a nice day!
    hugs

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  42. Astrid Maclean10 July 2016 at 12:18

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

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  43. KT Fit Kitty10 July 2016 at 18:18

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

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  44. Unknown10 July 2016 at 18:38

    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

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  45. Sally H10 July 2016 at 20:42

    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

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  46. Tracy10 July 2016 at 21:59

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

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  47. Tracy10 July 2016 at 22:01

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

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  48. Berina RGA11 July 2016 at 13:41

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

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  49. crafty-stamper11 July 2016 at 14:34

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

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  50. Linby12 July 2016 at 12:25

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

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  51. CdeBaca Crafts Gallery13 July 2016 at 08:50

    Beautiful card!

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  52. Dr Sonia S V14 July 2016 at 09:30

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

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  53. Shirley21 July 2016 at 10:57

    Bravo sweets this is amazing.

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  54. Debbie23 July 2016 at 19:08

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

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