This is my take on something I’ve seen Natasha Foote do on a video I found at Pinterest. Initially I tried doing it using an alphabet die but I couldn’t make the letters fit how I wanted them to. They’ve been set aside to be used in another project. Maybe even a 2nd card for this challenge? Instead I found this older Recollections stamp set and used it. The other word is from a Hampton Arts set but I only used part of the stamp. My colours are as close as I can get as I don’t really have anything that could be classified as Merlot and instead used Aged Mahogany. I masked off a portion of the layer and sponged the colour on partially. Then I stamped the Happy with Chipped Sapphire ink. Once it was fully dry I ran it through the folder which is from Sizzix and called Mechanics 3D texture fades. The navy border was added after I had cut the piece down to the size I wanted and then the additional word was popped up on foam tape. A few embellishments and it was good to go.
I’m reasonably happy with this card although it went in a slightly different direction than planned. Thanks for popping in to take a look – it is appreciated.
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You did a good job matching the Merlot color. Your card looks very masculine.
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Thanks Lisa. Matching ink colours is always a challenge and I don’t want to have different brands around as I don’t have a place to put them.
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Totally understand! The Merry Merlot color from SU is retired, so matching is the perfect way to go.
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Very cool card. I the lettering on Happy. You did a good job on the Merlot.
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thanks, that stamp set is unusual as the lettering is patterned.
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That’s so different! I really like the blending and the colours work so well!
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Thanks a lot.
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Looks awesome with the partial merlot blending and separation of the colors. The swiss dotted HAPPY was a great way to add the second color.
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Thanks a lot. That alphabet stamp set came with the pattern and has come in handy since I got it. I really must invest in some alphabet dies though. The one I have makes the letters just a bit too big for some designs and is a plate which means I waste a lot of CS just to get one word.
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It’s a great masculine card, and I love the overall design of it! The gears embossing folder is wonderful, and I love the way you ink blended only the bottom portion. Thanks for joining us at Color Hues!
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Thanks a lot. I need masculine cards at times and they can be more challenging than others.
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What a FUN and festive birthday card, and I think your colors work perfectly for our color challenge!! And I can’t tell you how many of my cards end up so differently than how I first pictured it in my head…all part of the fun of creating! Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Color Hues Color Challenge!! Marcia (DT)
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Many thanks. I had fun creating it.
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Johanna, I love that you only colored the bottom of the EF which by the way is so cool. I love the HAPPY also. Fun card! Always a pleasure to see you in the gallery at Color Hues.
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Thanks so much. It was an easy card in many ways and I enjoyed trying out something a bit different and new to me.
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I love how you’ve used the embossing folder to create such texture! The sponged merlot looks great. It’s wonderful having you join us at Color Hues!
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Many thanks. I love participating when I have the time to do so.
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What a great idea to mask the colour to create the straight line for the aged mahogany. Love the letters xx
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Thanks. I quite like watching Natasha Foote as she uses what she has and comes up with some creative ways of doing something. This is from one of her ideas.
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This is a great card with those colors!
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Very easy to do, once I figured out the Happy. Thanks.
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Nice masculine card design.
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Glad you like it, thank you.
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