Thursday, 16 February 2012

Sporty Men

Well, I cannot believe how many entries we have had so far for our month of MEN.  I really thought I would tax you all with this but now we have a wealth of ideas to draw upon when we look at the Just for Fun blog for this month.  Congratulations to everyone who has joined in - and Thank You from me.

This week I chose "Sport" but went off to America not having managed to produce anything before time ran out.  Whilst there it was Robert's birthday and I just had to produce something in the way of a card but knew he was not into Baseball or anything like that.

I had been showing Mary various ways how to use Distress Inks and had coloured in with them with a paint brush, first pressing the pad down on an acrylic block.  That's how I did this twisted easel card for him.


Most men like messing about in boats and most boys like lighthouses so I combined a couple of stamps, did a bit of masking and there was the card.  Wish I could remember the sentiment that I used for the "stopper".

So "boating" is my chosen sport - head on over to JFF to see what Von and Zoe have come up with, I think you will be delighted with their samples.  Good luck and hope to see you joining in.

I've decided to enter this also for the Creative Card Crew's challenge which is "Men" also.  Don't usually do this but what the heck!  (Mean enter one card for two challenges, didn't mean don't usually do the CCC challenge although this is the first time but hopefully I'll enter again).

12 comments:

Helen said...

Neet, this i gorgeous. Love that boat.

Sid said...

Even though I am not a sporty man, I quite like boating !!

Zoechaos said...

Wonderful card Neet love that image can almost smell the sea and hear the gulls. Another terrific theme this week XOXO Zoe

Von said...

Lovely mix of images Neet :) I've never done a twisted easle card clever that :)
Sorry ment to say CAS not c&s cleans and simple :}
Von x♥x

chrissie said...

Brilliant the two stamps go so well together

xxx

Craftychris said...

A fab card! I love the colours and this style would suit so many different ages and ladies who like boats too xx

May said...

I just love this scene, what a fabulous male card, Hugs May x x

Suze Bain said...

You're right about boats Neet, my hubby's not into sport but he quite fancies renting a little boat and touring the scottish slands. Fab card, beautifully coloured. xx

Carol Q said...

love your twisted easel card Neet. haven't seen one of those before.great choice of stamps too.

Jaqi said...

Great card and what a fab scene it looks lovely

Paul B said...

Another brilliant card. I wonder if the new distress pens will take over from painting with ink? Love the rich depth of colour you've achieved. Pxx

hazel said...

A brilliant card Neet, I love the scene that you've created with the stamps.
xxx Hazel.