Men & Motorcycles
July 10, 2011
Hi there
Cards for the men in our lives isn't one of my strong points. However with a few male birthdays in the coming months, I have taken the opportunity to try out my recently acquired a la Carte stamp 'Motorcycle'. This stamp is in the current Autumn/Winter Mini Catalogue, that ends in a couple of weeks on 31 July. It is a really detailed stamp, with options for colouring as well. I found this great sketch over at the MFT Stamps blog while I was surfing and I think it is perfect for what I have in mind. I also want to give it the girly treatment at some point too.
I have gone for a bold and masculine look in this first card with lots of texture from my favourite Square Lattice embossing folder. I was really disappointed to see Ruby Red retire last year, but Cajun Craze is growing on me and I like it combined with Night of Navy and Sahara Sand. I've created my own striped cardstock using Versamark and the 'Solid Stripes' stamp which is a great option for small areas.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Motorcycle, Solid Stripes, Teeny Tiny Sentiments |
| Card stock & Papers | Sahara Sand, Night of Navy, Cajun Craze, Basic Black |
| Ink | Stazon Black, Versamark |
| Accessories | Black brads, Linen Thread |
| Tools | Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Oval Nestabilities, Big Shot, Dotted Wave Border Punch (not SU), 1/2" 1", 1 1/8" Circle Punches, Small Star Punch (Retired), Watercolour Crayons, Going Gray Marker (Retired), Dimensionals |
While I was on a roll I decided to make a second card with the same sketch. My husband always says of a any motorised device - 'the red ones go faster', so I've gone with a classic red and black colour scheme with a dash of silver for this one.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Motorcycle, Oval All |
| Card stock & Papers | Basic Black (Smooth & Textured), Cherry Cobbler (Smooth & Textured), Brushed Silver, Black Stripe DSP |
| Ink | Stazon Black, Versamark |
| Accessories | 5/16" Silver Brads, Basic Gray Corduroy Button (retired), 1/8" Black Taffeta Ribbon |
| Tools | Diamond Plate Embossing Folder, Oval Nestabilities, Big Shot, Large Oval Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Watercolour Crayons, Going Gray Marker (Retired), Aqua Painter, Black Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Distressing Tool, Dimensionals |
Although I like both options, I think the red might be my might favourite - what do you think?
Enjoy your week.
Hi Judy - Love the motorcycle card! Can you please tell me where I can purchase the "brushed silver" paper? I have looked many places but
can't seem to find it. pam_hofmann@juno.com Thanks so much!!!
Posted by: pam_hofmann@juno.com | September 06, 2016 at 07:55 PM
Hi Judy, I would love to buy the red and black card from you if you still have it available. My email is sendajoyfulcard@gmail.com
Posted by: laura | January 12, 2013 at 11:22 AM
I love them both Judy - can't decide - both just brilliant. And yes red things do go faster :)
Posted by: Nikki Sadler | July 14, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Great cards!!!! I love the red one best!!!
Love your kitties too - adorable!!!
Posted by: Tera | July 12, 2011 at 01:35 PM
I like both, but the red one definitely is more of a "manly-man" card. (-:
Posted by: Julie M. | July 12, 2011 at 01:09 PM
Even though blue is my favorite color, I have to agree - I like the red one better (although they are both fabulous)!
Posted by: Cindy E. | July 11, 2011 at 08:32 AM