Welcome to The INKlings’ Team’s first ever blog hop. You may have arrived here from Ryn's blog or just be visiting my blog, whichever way once you’ve checked out my creations you can continue the hop through the link at the end of this post to the next team member.
What style of cards do we frequently get asked for inspiration for? More often than not it’s masculine cards, be it little boys or grandfathers everyone seems to struggle with cards for the males in our lives. So as a team we thought we’d help you out by providing you with 20 team members’ fantastic blogs that you can hop through and get lots of fantastic ideas from.
Want to win some Blog Candy? Simply leave a comment on each blog and then email Michelle Dyson and let her know you’ve done so and you’ll be in the running for a fantastic prize of 20 handmade cards plus other goodies.Sorry Blog Candy prize not available to SU! demonstrators.
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What style of cards do we frequently get asked for inspiration for? More often than not it’s masculine cards, be it little boys or grandfathers everyone seems to struggle with cards for the males in our lives. So as a team we thought we’d help you out by providing you with 20 team members’ fantastic blogs that you can hop through and get lots of fantastic ideas from.
Want to win some Blog Candy? Simply leave a comment on each blog and then email Michelle Dyson and let her know you’ve done so and you’ll be in the running for a fantastic prize of 20 handmade cards plus other goodies.Sorry Blog Candy prize not available to SU! demonstrators.
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My Male Cards
Faux Wood makes a great background for male cards. Last month I held classes to make cards for men using the faux wood technique. We had lots of fun using different stamps for the centre.
I love using the stamp set 'Seaworthy ', shown below, and for an Australian theme 'All Aboriginal' looks very masculine.
The faux wood is made by scoring lines 1 cm apart down the length of the card then wiping two different stamp pads down the card. That's it !! You can add a bit of detail by drawing in planks and nails. The ink colours used in this card are Chocolate Chip and Creamy Caramel.
The frame is made using 4 thin strips of chocolate chip , stuck together to form a frame. Each corner has a brad inserted then the frame is attached to the card using dimensionals.
I have stamped another sail and stuck it over the top of the original sail to give a 3d effect
To finish the inside I inserted a brown liner to cover the string threaded through from the front. The message and boats were stamped on to Very Vanilla card .
To finish the inside I inserted a brown liner to cover the string threaded through from the front. The message and boats were stamped on to Very Vanilla card .
This is the card using the All Aboriginal stamp set. The lizard was stamped using the rock'n roll technique. Great for overseas cards.
These are examples of other cards you can make with this technique, the number is endless.
Well that’s all from me. I hope you are enjoying the blog hop and getting lots of inspiration.
Next stop on the INKlings’ Team Blog Hop is Beth Stewart.
Have fun and don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to win some great Blog Candy.
Fiona
Here is a list of all the blogs taking part in this hop !
1. Clare: http://craftycowcreations.blogspot.com/
7. Jayne: http://www.jaynemercer.com/blogs
10. Christie: http://christiescreativecorner.blogspot.com
12. Fiona: http://www.fionajanestamping.blogspot.com
15. Dani F: http://danifender.blogspot.com
16. Michelle: http://stampinground.wordpress.com
17. Rachel J: http://havefunstamping.blogspot.com
The faux wood looks amazing, so real. Well done, they look amazing.
ReplyDeleteditto on the faux wood. it looks so real. well done and great to see someone else using the all aboriginal set!!!
ReplyDeleteWill have to try that faux wood technique - thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLove the frames and the faux wood! How you've done that 3D sail is fabulous too! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such an easy technique. Will be giving that one a try very soon, lovely cards
ReplyDeleteI totally agree...just love that faux wood technique!! Thanks for the inspiration:)
ReplyDeleteThese look awesome Fiona! Long time no see.
ReplyDeleteVery clever Fiona! Thanks for sharing :D
ReplyDeletexx michelle
Such an effective technique - roll on the weekend and some time to play!
ReplyDeleteFiona I love all of your cards they look very classy. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWOW, great cards Fiona.
ReplyDeletevery nice card, Fiona! The boat one is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteCOOL!! The faux wood and goanna is AWESOME! Lovely cards :)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your creations, the faux wood technique is great i will have to give it a go
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards Fiona!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Faux Wood Idea. I'll be casing this one
ReplyDeleteYou have great masculine cards.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I didn't leave a comment here Fiona......I started with your blog too!!! I wonder if I missed anymore! I loved your Faux Wood cards it's a quick easy technique and gives a great look to male cards, added to the aboriginal stamp is perfect!!! I really enjoyed the hop there were lots of great projects on show...hope you have more!
ReplyDeletei love the wood effect...its very manly!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards look great Fiona. Well done.
ReplyDeleteReally like the effect using the faux technique
ReplyDeleteI'll have to be brave and give it a go at home.
well done
I love the faux wood and it's perfect for masculine cards. Thanks for the ideas and instructions. Definitely going to be trying this one out.
ReplyDeleteI love the faux wood; I make a lot of nautical/beachy cards and this will make a fantastic background for those. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe faux wood looks great and the whole card design is so versatile. Thanks
ReplyDeleteGreat cards.
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