Thursday, 23 February 2012

Just for Fun I Distressed My Man

Thank you so much for bearing with me this past month and making masculine cards.  As I said at the beginning they could be for any man, regardless of age, from a tot to a grandfather was my thought. What a wealth of ideas there has been, none of us should be stuck with a card for a man again as there is so much to draw from with the entries.

This is the final week and it is to use your Distress products.  What a shame the Distress Pens are not here yet, but if there is anyone in America who is thinking of entering we would love to see what you can do with them.  So, be it the Pads, the Stains or your Reinkers, Sandpapered edges or something else to make it look Distressed go ahead and use it/them to create something that can be used for the male species.

As I am still suffering with jet lag (it is getting better but does take me 3-4 weeks normally) I am afraid I was not very adventurous with my Distressing and only used my inks, usual colours too.  Alison showed me how to do this double easel card at Padgate on Sunday so I rushed home and made it using my new stamps (ok, so everyone else has them but I just got around to buying) to get it in for the deadline for Zoe to prepare the JFF Blog.  Anyway, here it is:


I even did a bit of masking so that the clock face that overlaps the two sections actually does meet up perfectly - so chuffed.  The edging is done with my new punch that I got in America - I really like it, such a super smooth action.

The image at the bottom that provides the "stop" is the long ticket from the same plate.

As you have no doubt gathered by now this is the last edition of JFF.  It was brief but 'Fun' for me getting to know you all and the other members of the DT.  (You guys out there in cyber space - "I am gonna miss you".)  I hope it does not mean you will not Distress Your Man, as Zoe said, "Let's go out with a bang!"  Look forward to seeing what you produce and watch this space for news of something new and exciting in the not too distant future.  Ta Ta for now.

21 comments:

Von said...

I hadn't noticed before how the two halves marry up cool :)great card Neet and love that punch
Von x♥x

Helen said...

What a great card - I can't believe you only just got those stamps!! (BTW I have shopping now but won't blog it till blogger is behaving!)

chrissie said...

Love the card Neet and I have enjoyed doing the male thing-thank you.

So sorry that JFF isn't having challenges any more and I hope we meet in other places.

xxx

Craftychris said...

Fabby card. I might have to get that stamp set too. The punch you did the top with is so cool! xx

May said...

Fabulous card Neet, fab how the clock face meets, Great job, I need lots of practice I think, Have a great day, Hugs May x x x

Zoechaos said...

Great use of your new goodies, matching that clock face must have been a challenge by itself. Smashing card XOXO Zoe

Sid said...

Fab distressing !!

Suze Bain said...

Fab card Neet, I do love the umberella man. Sad to read this morning that JFF is to be no more, I've had great fun with the challenges - yes, even your masculine one!! and I've made some lovely new blogging friends! xx

Sandra's Spot said...

Love the card Neet and that punch is fab. I will miss JFF it has been a joy to take part in and thank you for your inspirational pieces and knowledge share. I look forward to the next chapter. Hugs Sandra XOXO

cheryl said...

oh this is one brilliant card Hun,love that punch,great layout too,hugs Cherylxxxxxxx

Paul B said...

Wonderful card Neet. Cool colours. They look fab as a background to the darker silhouette images. This card certainly provides the bang you're looking for :) Pxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Neet. Fabulous card. Clever you getting them to join up perfectly. Really enjoyed the challenges this month. Great theme.
Regards Florence xxx

Basement Stamper said...

I love this card and that easel you have done is super cool!

Heather Lynn said...

how cool is this, Neet! love it! sweet dreams, hl

cockney blonde said...

Ooo Neet, you done a good job there seeing as you only really had the printout to work off. I love these cards, they are so effective.
Luv it, x

Jaqi said...

This is Fab Neet , love the colours , design and everything ( I adore the Umbrella Man hes so cool) Im gonna miss everyone but hopefully our paths will cross again sometime. Take Care x

Ann B said...

Just back from my walk Neet (we're not THAT far away from each other) and catching up on the other JFF entries. Love this card - still not done one myself but it's definitely on the list.

Dotpat said...

Poor Chas Neet, stop distressing him LOL. Love your card and the stamps you have used, hope you are feeling a bit more normal now

Dolly Daydreams said...

Sorry that JFF will be no more but we will definitely bump into each other `I am sure. Clever you with the easel card and just love the edge punch how clever of you matching up the clock like that.

Marie

hazel said...

This is such a clever card Neet, I love it.
xxx Hazel.

Ann said...

I'm so sad that Jff has come to an end as the DT were so inspirational & lovely bunch of people!! I love your card - very clever to do a double easel card :D
Take care & thanks!!
Ann xx