I planned to stamp a long, tall image, cut it up into 5 pieces and reassemble with gaps on my card but when I started going through my stamps I came across Best Dad Ever. The 5 little ties in a row reminded me of the five panels so much. Howeve, ties going across the card didn't look so good so I have taken the,Iberia of rotating the sketch.
I've used a Kraft card base and shiny red embossing powder. I stamped directly onto the base (always stressful, believe me this isn't my first attempt, or second...or third) and then added the sentiment stamped onto a mat created from the scraps of my failed stamping.
A tiny, rhinestone tie pin adds a little bit of interest.. I love the partterns on those ties. I suspect one of my kids will hijack this card in June to give to their dad. Hope you like it too.
LOVE the red against the kraft, FAB take on the sketch too. Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun - what a clever take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteLove that line of ties! such a great way to use the sketch - and they're pink!
ReplyDeleteI love your take on the sketch Louise, it's always tricky stamping straight onto the card base. You're not alone with taking several attempts to get it right, but you got the look you were after in the end! I love the addition of the rhinestone, perfect! Stef x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great masculine card! Is giving ties as Father's Day gifts is as popular a thing in the UK as it is here in the US? LOL
ReplyDeleteI love your card, Louise! And I'm sure it's going to be stolen. Such a clever, fun and inventive take on the sketch. Caro x
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome card Louise - the embossing was a great idea and I love the finishing touch of the tie pin. Liz x
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