Making cards for boys can be tough. I’m loving the grungy vibes in this Sticks and Bones collection from Polkadoodles, it goes perfectly with the distressed feel of First Edition’s Perfect Allusion papers.
Digital Stamping
The Digi image is from Polkadoodles, part of their Sticks & Bones range.
I print my digital stamps onto Ultimate Graphic 160gsm paper. It’s bright white so my colours really pop and it’s super smooth surface makes blending easier.
I’ve coloured this little guy with my Winsor & Newton BrushMarkers. Here’s the shade’s I’ve used:
Promarker Brush Colours – Skin
Promarker Brush Colours – Hair
Promarker Brush Colours – Accents
Designer Papers
I’m loving all the neutral tones and interesting textures in the Perfect Allusion paper pack from First Edition.
It can be hard to find designer papers that are suitable for boys cards. This pack has just the right distressed vibe for these dirty little boys cards.
Die Cutting
I use dies to make frames around my digital stamps. I always colour my image first in case I make a mess of it.
Then I choose a die shape and size that suits my image and run it through my die cutting machine.
On this card I have used XCut Oval dies in plain and scalloped.
I like to use distress inks to add a bit of colour around my images. I use a Blending Tool to sweep the ink onto the edges of my die cut shape. For this card I’ve used Tea Dye.
I’ve framed the digital stamped image with die cut flowers and a little twiggy spring from Tim Holtz Tattered Florals die set.
Embellishments
In keeping with the rustic feel of this card I’ve picked out some rustic hessian ribbon to add some texture and interest to my design.
Of course I couldn’t resist adding a little sparkle with a few gems.
Greeting
I chose this cute little printed greeting which is also from the Sticks and Bones Collection by Polkadoodles.
Take a Peak Inside
I think it’s such a shame to receive a beautifully decorated card only to open it and be faced with a blank page. So I use more of my designer papers to decorate the insides of my cards. I mostly use scraps leftover from the main design and a 10cm square of plain paper to write a nice message onto.
Products I’ve Used
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This handmade greeting card is availible to buy in my Etsy shop.
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Card Making Challenges I’m Entering
- Digi Choosday Challenge
- Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenge
- Polkadoodles Craft Challenge
- Creative Fingers Challenge
- Gem of a Challenge
- Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
- The Paper Funday Challenges
- Ally’s Angels
- The Creative Crafters
- Classic Design Challenge
Pin it Now, Craft it Later
I do hope you have enjoyed having a peak at my latest card making project. Please feel free to use my handmade cards to inspire your own creations, pin it to your Pinterest for later.
A Little Bit About Me . . .
Hi there! Thank you so much for stopping by my little corner of the interweb. I’m Bridie.
I’ve been crafting since I was toddling around craft shows while my mum sold knitting yarn. She used to buy me a new craft kit to keep me busy. When I grew up I set up my own online craft shop and loved every minute of it. There’s is nothing like the thrill of getting to be one of the first people to see new craft collections.
I sold my business to focus on raising my two children. They’re still young so for now I’m blogging my craft projects and sharing tutorials to inspire you. I love creating handmade cards with digital stamps. I scrapbook to preserve precious memories of my kids childhoods. I knit and sew to keep my kids in comfortable, unique clothes they love. I create batch cooked meals that give me more time to craft. And because I’m not currently earning I do all of this on a teeny tiny budget.
I’ll show you all the best ways to craft on a tight budget so you can still create a life you love.
I’ve included links to my favourite retailers for the products I’ve used to make my crafts. Click on any of the product images and links for full details. If you decide to buy any of these products I may get a small percentage of what you spend. There’s no cost to you at all.
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