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Friday, 7 January 2011

Another card for a Chap

Here is another card for a chap... those strange creatures we all find it so difficult to design cards for!
This one has a distressed newsprint background (I actually used the sports page and if you zoom in you may be able to see a few scores.)
The image is one I've had for yonks and is by Personal Impressions. I think I got it second hand on eBay when I was first trying to build up my stash. The rather fabby ribbon was part of a birthday gift from the very lovely Julia of WOYWW fame. I think it looks wonderful in this setting.
To make the background, I swiped ink randomly across the paper, then I screwed it up, flattened it out again and then gently added a slightly darker shade of ink to highlight the top of the crinkles. Job done!
Alphabet Challenge - J- Journey
Sweet Stampin' - Favourite song - I am Sailing (I love Rod Stewart)
Southern Girls Challenge - Anything Goes
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11 comments:

  1. Bonnie7 January 2011 at 12:37

    I love this! Thanks for the instructions on the background. I'm going to try this!

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  2. Deborah Frings7 January 2011 at 13:25

    Chrissie - I do like both these cards for men! I particularly like the wine one!!

    I know what you mean about the Paper Mill Shop - ours closed last year. Miss it!

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  3. Claire7 January 2011 at 19:32

    WOW I love this - great image and I adore that ribbon. This is a perfect card for a man! Thanks for joining in the fun at Sweet Stampin'. Hugs, Claire x

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  4. Carolynne7 January 2011 at 20:07

    Lovely card.......It is always good to see ideas for men's cards, the background is an idea I might just have to 'borrow'

    xx

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  5. sue7 January 2011 at 22:48

    You make great men's cards! This is awesome! love your background too. Thanks for playing along at Southern Girls Challenge :) (P.S. I am also an ex Infant teacher and been married for 37 years, but am still a 'Grandma-in-waiting'!)

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  6. Fiona7 January 2011 at 23:02

    Great card Chrissie, love what you've done with the newspaper. Fab sentiments on the ribbon too.

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  7. Lesley8 January 2011 at 12:08

    Great card Chrissie, they aren't always easy are they! Thanks for taking part in the Alphabet Challenge xx

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  8. Anonymous8 January 2011 at 19:45

    Fabulous idea for the background Chrissie and very effective. Love the ribbon too. x

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  9. Unknown8 January 2011 at 21:42

    Great background and so appropriate for the image - which is a good clean and crisp image. A winner for sure!

    Paula x x x

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  10. cardmaking bird10 January 2011 at 19:01

    Perfect for a man and I do like the DP! Thanks for playing along with us at Southern Girls. Hope to see you again. Marie x

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  11. made by fifi12 January 2011 at 19:35

    gorgeous card chrissie - thank you for joining in the alphabet challenge x

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie