Hello!
Today I'm honored to be Guest Designer over at
My Sheri Crafts, and this week's theme is Father's Day and include some embossing. I love playing over there and play as often as possible, and this is one of my favorite themes. Well, the embossing part. Masculine cards are uber difficult for me, but I'm rather happy with this one. Thanks for the challenge, Sheri!
(Click on the pics to enlarge.) The background image, the wonderful
Antique Map sold by Flourishes, was heat embossed using SU gold embossing powder which is metallic gold, but not overly glittery like some gold embossing powders can be. Not that there's anything wrong with overly glittery, I happen to like the overdone look usually, but today's card needed manly and subtle. We'll save "overdone" for later.
Love these metal word bands by Tim Holtz, which I've attached with a strip of leather cord...
...and these tiny gears by 7 gypsies. Maybe that's why this card was easier than those I've made in the past - I finally had some guy embellies on hand! The fabric is a very loose burlap, and the button is vintage from my stash which I gold leafed and through which I then knotted a piece of linen thread.
Metal corners finish the front.
I watermarked the inside using Versamark and the same map stamp then stamped the sentiment with SU's Teeny Tiny Wishes.
Thank you for joining me today, and I hope you go on over to visit Sheri and her talented design team at
My Sheri Crafts. Have a lovely, lovely weekend!
Happy crafting!
Challenges entered:
Oozak - Anything Goes w/Earthtones
Simon Says Stamp & Show - Favorite Ink (Versamark - I LOVE embossing!)
Pile It On #20 - Add fabric/felt (burlap)
Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes
Frosted Designs - Punches (little flags)
Cardabilities Sketch #75
