I often go for muted colours for male cards but my husband tells me that he likes a pop of bright colour. So this design covers both options - after 17 years of marriage I'm an expert on compromise! The bird has been coloured in shades of brown while the background has been aqua-painted in Pool Party and given a Lucky Limeade frame. I think it gives a modern slant to a traditional image.
The way the bird appears to be peeking out of the frame gives a feeling of dimension to this one layer card and have you noticed that picking out part of the sentiment in Lucky Limeade links it to the image?
Supplies needed for this card:
Stamps: Young Vermillion, Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess)
Ink: Pool Party, Early Espresso,
Card stock: Naturals Ivory
Other: Markers, corner rounder, aqua painter, stamp-a-majig
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It's my favourite, Young Vermillion! Love how you coloured this one, Vicky. All three colours go so well together.
ReplyDeleteI think your husbands snow buddy looks great! But you really should have made his day, Vicky, and hopped on the back of his sledge!
Vicky, this is so beautiful. I love the one layer look for this image especially with the bird partly outside the frame. The Lucky Limeade in the sentiment ties in well with the bird's frame.
ReplyDeleteI love this's little bird stamp...a beautiful card Vicky
ReplyDeleteAnne
A beautiful card Vickywith stunning colours and a gorgeous little bird.
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irene
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I love 'outside the box' designs and this is, literally, one of those - great stuff. A card my OH wouldn't mind receiving!
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ReplyDeleteFabby bird card ... The thought of snow makes me shudder.... Hope it's gone by the 27th feb when I go back to Coventry.....
Hugs Sylvie xxx
What a lovely card, loving the colour scheme x
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, I love the bird image teamed with the sentiment in this fun font, perfect for a chap.
ReplyDeleteLove the way the bird is peeking out of the frame.
ReplyDeleteYour DH did a good job on the snowman front! We had 4 inches . . . I stayed inside mostly . . . although I WANTED to build a snowman . . . I did throw a snowball at my husband (and he threw one back) . . . THAT'S what happens after 28 years of marriage - be warned!
Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteSuper masculine card. Love it peeking out the frame. Hats off to your Hubby going out to play in the snow anyway!!
ReplyDeletePerfect for both the challenge and a guy, excellent watercolouring as always Vicky.
ReplyDeleteYep that's the trouble with snow..... The soggy coats,gloves trousers etc.... and they look so surprised at how wet and cold they are!!
Jenny x
Your card is just fabulous - the dimension you've got from the bird coming out of the frame is great!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you've made this traditional, but totally gorgeous, stamp so modern hugs Karen x
ReplyDeleteYour bird looks so real! Great job on him and I love the aqua and lime frame and the way he's peeking out from it.
ReplyDeleteI always like to see what you do with this stamp - and this card is another winner.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Karen
Lovely bird and I love the popping out of the frame, tell hubby - not a bad snowman :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Vicky! I love how you have him popping out of the frame. Need to remember that trick!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great male birthday card, Vicky. I love the colors you've used and he's a fabulous little bird. :) Ann
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