Saturday 7 June 2014

Masculine Sympathy


Hi, it's a long weekend here in Australia to celebrate the Queen's birthday.
I'm so looking forward to the break. No special plans, just hoping to catch up on some sewing and card making. 

 I needed a male sympathy card and saw this gorgeous card on pinterest. I've used the image for happy occasions but hadn't thought to use it on a sympathy card, so thank you for the inspiration Blindstamper at Splitcoaststampers.

I'm linking up to a few challenges.
Inkspirational has a clean and simple theme, and
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge has a father's day or masculine theme.

 I masked the white border and inked the panel in a few blue distress inks. I'm always amazed at the clean area that appears when you lift up a mask. I think it fits the theme at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge where the theme is magic.

Materials used:
Penny Black Dreamy stamp; distress inks; sentiment sticker.

Thanks for visiting,
Cathy x

22 comments:

Irene said...

A beautiful card Cathy, your background is amazing with stunning colours, and just perfect for a sympathy card.
luv
irene

Mrs A. said...

A perfect sympathy card . Hugs Mrs A.

Susanne Vargas said...

Very beautiful card! Love that the sponged background is lighter in the middle! Enjoy your long weekend!

rachel said...

this is just beautiful Cathy - love this stamp xx

Anita in France said...

The dark silhouette is stunning against the gorgeous background, Cathy ... a beautiful sympathy card! Anita :)

Deepti said...

This is just so pretty, I am in love with the inking :)

Taunya Butler said...

Your card is simply stunning - love the blue and white contrast!! Very well done!!

Sue said...

This is really elegant Cathy and perfect for a sympathy card..enjoy your time off! huggles Sue x

Virginia L. said...

You have showcased this image so beautifully! I love the blue and inking!

Carol L said...

This is just beautiful!!

Michelle said...

This is gorgeous! And your right...using masking *IS* like magic!! Thank you for sharing this card with us for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. ~Michelle

G Peplow said...

Great card for a guy in fact I think this card would be perfect for anyone, it's very stylish and I love it!!:D Gay x

Nonni said...

Beautiful, very serene card. I love your sponging. Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational!

Marina said...

Beautiful image, looks striking against the smoky blue panel. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Come back next time! Marina

Bonnie said...

This is magical, Cathy! What a beautiful card!

Loll said...

Beautiful image and your sponged panel is so pretty! Loll xx

roffeycreations said...

Very nice Cathy.... Mxxx

Karen Dunbrook said...

gorgeous card....

cm said...

You've created a lovely sympathy card with the beautiful silhouette and shades-of-blue background. So pretty! Thank you for joining your clean and simple card with us at Inkspirational Challenges.
c

Brenda in IN said...

This is such a pretty card. I just purchased that stamp and I love it. You paired it with such a beautiful background.

Mandy said...

Beautiful card Caty, so elegant and pretty.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
hugs
Mandy xx

maria f. said...

This is so very pretty. Love the "light spot" behind the bloom.