Friday, September 5, 2014

Ruff Day?

Making cards for guys is always a challenge, so I played the current Cardz 4 Guys challenge (see what I did there? :)) which is Man's Best Friend. I pulled out my new-to-me Simon Says Stamp You Are Pawesome set and made this:


I followed the current Kathy's Waffle Sketch File sketch:

though my circle is way smaller since the dog is kinda small.

I used papers from Carta Bella Well Played for the background, and some mystery thin, black card stock for the layers.

This was a pretty simple sketch, and I got to use some really neat papers that are perfect for a guy card. As an added bonus*, when I applied the Enamel Accents to his eyes, I managed to make tiny triangles instead of circles/dots, so the dog looks particularly tired. This is important because it mimics my current sleep-deprived situation, though my fatigue is purely self-induced. I could go to bed on time, or stay up into the wee hours of the morning stamping with Libby, which is what I chose to do. Can you really blame me? :)

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to watch The Mummy Returns and stay up late again.

Thanks for stopping by!

* Is a bonus ever not added? I mean, is there such a thing as a subtracted bonus? Is "added bonus" redundant? This, people, is what happens when I type very late at night. I'm sorry. 

ETA: My card was chosen as one of the top three at Cardz 4 Guys! Wheeeee!

 

Stuff I used: One of the red Copics (I didn't write it down ;/), misc black card stock, and the following:



8 comments:

  1. Wake up!! Make more cards! :-) Love this cute sleepy puppy.

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  2. so cute! I love your paper choices...they really make the card. Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Guyz.

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  3. this is so cute and a great choice of papers. Thanks for playing along at Cardz 4 Guyz this week and hope to see you again soon x

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  4. A super card, I love the choice of background papers, very masculine, and such a cute dog. Thanks for sharing with us at Cardz 4 Guyz, I also note your DT application, thank you. I hope we see more entries in our coming challenges. Caz

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  5. Fantastic card! Your colors are perfect for a masculine card and that puppy is adorable. So glad you shared your creation at Cardz 4 Guyz.

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  6. Great card - love that image.

    Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Guyz.

    Helen x

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  7. Oh wow! This is just so incredible. I love that sleepy little dog and your choice of patterned paper is perfect! Fantastic masculine card! Thanks so much for joining us again at The Sketch File.

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  8. Just how cute is this? I love it!

    Sorry I'm a bit late with my commenting, but its great to have you joining in and using September's LO from The Sketch File to make this lovely card. I hope you'll take a look at the October sketch soon ;)

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I'd love to hear what you really think! :-)

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