A masculine congratulations card for my husband on a new job -- to "dream" big!
The artichoke background was stamped in Versamark, using the large leaf stamp from PaperTrey Ink's Text Boxed and the top & bottom edges distressed. I created a kind of brick pattern with the large stamp. The celery strip across the center was stamped in artichoke ink with the small leaf stamp from this set. The edges were distressed and the strip adhered with 6 antique brass brads.
The focal image was stamped on watercolor paper with artichoke dye ink, after spritzing the paper with water. This will cause the ink to run & puddle a little, giving the desired mottling effect with a little feathering around the edges of the image. The edges of the trimmed image were sponged with chocolate ink and mounted with dimensionals to the artichoke mat. Then the image was matted with an additional layer of celery cardstock stamped in chocolate chip ink with the round dotted stamp intended to be a flower center. I like the look this gave -- a little like reptile skin! Hardware & ribbon were added to this layer and it was all mounted with dimensionals to the card.
The "dream" was stamped in chocolate chip on the artichoke background and then clear Stardust Gelly Roll pen applied over it, for a little sparkle, but it's catching a little glare in the photo.
I can't wait to see the matching project! This one is such a great masculine card!
Posted by: Sharlene Wale | July 09, 2007 at 03:22 PM
Great card, love that clip holding the bow.
Posted by: florence | July 09, 2007 at 03:54 PM
This is gorgeous! The colors are so rich and beautiful! Congrats to your hubby - hope it's a great opportunity...and that you don't have to move!
Posted by: Lauren Vincitorio | July 09, 2007 at 04:02 PM
wow, Sharon - this is awesome! Congratulations to your DH!!
Posted by: Donna Baker | July 09, 2007 at 04:49 PM
Wow this is GORGEOUS! My favorite card I've seen so far with Text Boxed! Also love how you tied the ribbon to the hardware - not that it's anything earth-shattering, but I just like it. :-)
Posted by: Libby | July 09, 2007 at 05:26 PM
Awesome card...I love the "Reptile" effect the best...really, job well done!
Posted by: Colleen | July 09, 2007 at 05:27 PM
Congrats on your husbands new job!!!! Will you have to move or do you get to stay in Arlington?
WOOHOO! I know this has been a long time coming! Yall deserve the best!
Posted by: Julie Brooks | July 09, 2007 at 05:27 PM
this is a gorgeous card. I love those shades of green!
Posted by: Laura | July 09, 2007 at 06:44 PM
This is really awesome! I love those backgrounds you created!! They look like designer paper. Wow!
Posted by: Rose Ann | July 09, 2007 at 06:46 PM
Congratulations to your husband and you! Wohoo!!!
What a wonderful card. I love it!
Posted by: Beate | July 09, 2007 at 07:26 PM
This is gorgeous! I love the monochromatic look. It's very soothing.
Kathie
Posted by: Kathie Bailey | July 09, 2007 at 11:14 PM
Congrats to hubby and your family!! YAY!! :) Sharon this card is just stunning! I love the earthy feel!!
Posted by: trudee | July 09, 2007 at 11:15 PM
Oh, my is this ever a yummy card! Congrats to your hubby.
Posted by: Tami | July 10, 2007 at 12:36 AM
Oh, my is this ever a yummy card! Congrats to your hubby.
Posted by: Tami | July 10, 2007 at 12:36 AM
What a great card. I've really neglected my hodgepodge for a long time - I love how you used it here.
Posted by: Sue | July 10, 2007 at 04:22 AM
Very cool card!
Posted by: Angel | July 10, 2007 at 06:45 AM
Gorgeous card! Dramatic colors and just beautiful to look at!!!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | July 10, 2007 at 07:47 AM
Love this card! Love all the distressing!
Posted by: Michele Kovack | July 10, 2007 at 08:07 AM
Wonderful card.
Posted by: lacyquilter | July 10, 2007 at 08:14 AM
That is just stunning!
Posted by: Pat H | July 10, 2007 at 08:30 AM
Ooooh, I love this card, Sharon! Great masculine look and you created such fabulous backgrounds with these stamps. This is a PaperTrey set that I'm very tempted by. The perfect card to celebrate the fantastic news in your life with hubby's new job. Congratulations on "moving on." Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | July 10, 2007 at 08:34 AM
Oh my GOSH!!!! This is beyond gorgeous!!! And it's a perfect masculine card! I need this set right this second!!! I AM IN LOVE with this card! (Aren't you glad I'm so excited?! LOL) Wow!
Dang woman, you are awesome!
~Kendra
Posted by: Kendra - SCS: apigonfire | July 10, 2007 at 09:02 AM
Beautiful card. Men can be so hard to create for; at least for me. One of the best cards from the stamp set I've seen.
Posted by: Sandy | July 10, 2007 at 10:08 AM
This is an awesome example of a guy card! I love all the extra little touches you added like the brads and the layer of "snake skin" and the hardware. Stunning card...good luck to the hubby!
Posted by: Colleen | July 10, 2007 at 10:25 AM
Beautiful card!!
Posted by: Kim | July 10, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Very pretty! Congratulations on this new phase...I hope it is everything you 'dream' it will be (and more).
Posted by: Lori Craig | July 10, 2007 at 12:01 PM
Great card, I love the details, very smart! Before this card I couldnt see how useful text noxed could be, its on my list now :)
Posted by: Audrey | July 10, 2007 at 01:46 PM
Congrats and best wishes to your family on the new job! Your hubby will be thrilled to receive your lovely card. It's gorgeous!!! WOW!
Posted by: Patti | July 10, 2007 at 01:47 PM
Beautiful card,it's nice to see a masculine card and what a wonderful job you've done!!
Posted by: Diane Lapointe | July 10, 2007 at 05:15 PM
This is a beautiful card with this set! I love the different backgrounds you made. I was really curious about that middle "reptile skin" background. Interesting that you made it with the little dotted flower. Very cool! That's using your noodle!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | July 10, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Beautiful card Sharon! I find masculine cards some of the most challenging ones to make and this one is just perfect. Love your color choices!
Linda
Posted by: Linda (LSN on SCS) | July 12, 2007 at 08:49 PM
Awesome Sharon!
Posted by: Allison | July 30, 2007 at 11:01 PM