Sunday, May 31, 2015

It's A Man's World at W2SB

Our Badge!!!Time for another challenge at W2SB & I'd love to see your cards in our gallery this month.  You have until June 26 to enter & I know you can use the prize--check it out!  The quote that came to mind for our manly theme is from Doris Rowland: "The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys."  
My hubby is a certified "car nut" who loves cars old & new. He'd have a collection for sure if he won the lottery--LOL! I bought this Art Gone Wild stamp many years ago & wanted the car to be as close as possible to his favorite car color--champagne beige.  I inked the Spellbinder Reverse Wonky Rectangle die cut with Encore Metallic Champagne & embossed it with a clear, matte ep. Then I stamped the car with StazOn black & used a black Copic to darken some of the areas.  I really wanted to use the champagne ink for my sentiment, so I couldn't just print the quote or a saying.  Finally decided on embossing my very old Hero Arts letters on black cardstock & trimming them out.  Tiny black nailheads are used in the wheel centers & luckily I had this narrow suede trim which worked to add texture & ground the image.  Please check out the wonderful work of my teammates at W2SB.  I'm entering Anything Goes at SSS Wednesday.  Thank you so much for taking time to visit my blog.
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19 comments:

  1. Jessi FoganMay 31, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    That is so very cool! I love the texture embossing the whole panel gives it - and that car is gorgeous :)

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  2. Dawn TJune 1, 2015 at 2:12 AM

    fabulous Greta

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  3. Ros CrawfordJune 1, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Wow! That's a fabulous card!! He'll love it! And yes I know all about boys toys!! Lol!

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  4. Brenda in INJune 1, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    What a great stamp! I love the wonky die cut, it adds drama to your card with the vintage car. The rough finish is perfect for the car card. Make sure if he wins the lottery you get a little so you can get craft supplies and stamps!

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  5. Carol LJune 1, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    What a fabulous creation! I love how you embossed the overall image!

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  6. Sybrina KJune 1, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Greta, This card is amazing! I love the unusual shape of your card and all of your attention to detail, including those old-school letters. We are so happy that you design for us at Words 2 Scrap By! :)

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  7. DarnellJune 1, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    This is spectacular, GG!! I love the shape, the embossing, the sediment, the nail heads! You have taken your usual care and considered every aspect of your design in your impeccable execution! Love it!! Hugs, Darnell

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  8. Kirsty VittetoeJune 1, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    What a fabulous card. The design is so clean and simple, but such impact.

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  9. Mona PendletonJune 1, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    Fantastic masculine card Greta! Being the car nut that your husband is he will surely love this!

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  10. Princess Judy PalmerJune 1, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Ah yes, men and their toys! Love this card, great for the big boys!

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  11. AnonymousJune 1, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Wonderful card!!! I had to laugh because years ago my husband that that saying on the wall of the garage :The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys"

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  12. MariaJune 1, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    That is one fabulous vintage car! Love the shape and how you did the sentiment! My BIL, Don, would love that car, too!:-)

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  13. BobbisTreasureJune 1, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    What a cool technique! Thanks for being part of the W2SB I Team!

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  14. Cat CraigJune 1, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    Fab card Greta, love that subtle shimmer. Perfect for a classic.

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  15. RosemaryJune 1, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    you are so good at masculine cards, greta... this one is just fabulous!!

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  16. Lisa EltonJune 1, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Oh wow, how perfect tis this!! The shape is terrific, the image amazing and I love the bling on the tires!!

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  17. BonnieJune 3, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Wow! This is amazing, Greta! Love the car and the details of the wheels and that suede strip! The sentiment is perfectly done!

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  18. Kim HegginsJune 16, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    What a fabulous card...love your gorgeous image!

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  19. cmJune 29, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    And my husband's a certified 'bike nut'! What a fabulous card you've made, inspired by your husband's "passion"! I'm still on the search for a road bike image...one of these days I'll find one (if only I had the ability to draw...).
    Hugs~c

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