Thursday, September 2, 2010

Sailing...

Hi Everyone!!  Father's Day is fast approaching here in Australia, so today I've used this week's Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge to create a nautical card for my Dad.  This would also be perfect for this month's CopicOz challenge to make a Masculine Card and use your Copic Markers!!! For your chance to win 12 Spica Pens, Click HERE!!!  Dad loves the ocean and used to sail a lot in his younger days, so I went with JustRite's By the Sea set for this card!  (Mum, make sure Dad isn't looking over your shoulder!!!!)  :)

I started with a base of Chocolate Chip and layered with White and some Kaisercraft Pack Your Bags DP.  Then I added the embossed blue layer and topped with a panel of more chocolate (punched on one side) and the reverse of the same DP.  I then used the Label 10 and Large Oval Nestabilities to create a frame that I then popped up on foam tape.  I stamped the sailboat from By the Sea in Memento Rich Cocoa on X-press It Blending Card and coloured with Copics (BG0000, BG11, BG13, G20, G21, B000, B21, B24, C1, C3, E31, E33, E35, 0).  It was cut out with Large Oval Nestabilities and popped up on foam tape.  To finish I made a Sailors Knot with some twine and attached to the scallop layer.  (Dad is going to be so impressed that I now know how to tie this knot!!  LOL!!!)

Stamps - By the Sea (JustRite)
Paper - X-press It Blending Card, Chocolate Chip, White, Blue Bazzill, Kaisercraft Pack Your Bags Compass DP
Ink - Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories - Copics, Label 10, Large Oval Nestabilities, Divine Swirl EF, EK Success Embossed Curved Punch, Twine, Foam Tape.

That's all for today, thanks for visiting!!!  :)

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

This looks great, honey. He's going to love it!! And, no, he wasn't looking over my shoulder (Whew!)
Love, Mum

Stacy Morgan said...

Awesome FD card, the twine is a great touch and I like that boat. FD... I always get thrown off when your holidays are off from ours. LOL That just keeps me on my toes I guess. hee hee

Liz Weber said...

Hiya Kathy, so glad you got to shop at HBS, she has lovely goodies.

I so love that you have created this wonderful card for your Dad, how cool that you have just the right stamps to make such a special card.

Andrea said...

A fantastic 'Dad' card! Love your colours, DP and image - all beautiful!

Mandi-Lee said...

beautiful card Kath....I love it!
lol
m
xxx

Renkata said...

Very elegant!. Great DP and layout.

Unknown said...

Just wonderful, Kathy! Your dad will love it (yay for your mom keeping him from peeking :))

Eileen said...

Gorgeous stylish card. That knot is brilliant I bet your Dad will be so impressed I know I was. Eileen x

Marisa said...

Trying to catch up after a week away....ahhhh!!!! 150 e-mails and countless blogs. Just love what you've created here, Kathy! Great colours and love how you've framed the image. Sailor's knot is a perfect touch too. Great Father's Day card!!

Joan Ervin said...

What a beautiful Father's Day card...love the JR sailboat image and your colors, papers, and layout are all gorgeous!!!!

Mona Pendleton said...

Such a gorgeous Father's Day card Kathy! Your coloring looks amazing & I love the entire nautical theme - the DP & the embossing looks great!

A Consuming Passion said...

Beautiful Father's Day card and yes I'm well impressed!!!! Are there no end to your talents?
Have a great week end.

Leigh said...

Oh wow, I'm sure your Dad will love this card.

Edna Morrisedie said...

I like the framed image Kathy, and the continuation of the water theme in all your elements, great job with the knot too!

Denise Marzec said...

Love the knot and this is one of my FAVORITE JustRite sets. He's gonna LOVE this card!

Sharon said...

Wonderful Masculine Card! I'm loving these beautiful frames that you've been using!

Sharon x

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