I've had some great comments on the new look to my blog and I have to say a wonderful "Thank You" to my friend, Donna (affectionately known to many of us as "de") for the incredible photo on the masthead. She had it on her own blog last spring and I begged to use it. I couldn't figure out how to get my blog title into the photo, so she kindly took the time to do it for me. Then, she e-mailed it to me with complete, step-by-step instructions for using the design feature on Blogger to make it the masthead. Donna, huge hugs, my dear friend! Donna is also somewhat responsible for my foray into the card making world and I thank her for that, too!
Today's card is another one for Operation Write Home, that wonderful organization helping our military folks stay in touch with loved ones by sending them handmade cards which they can use to write home. I thought the eagle (one of the images from the Creative Freebie Challenge at Outlawz) was especially appropriate for a masculine card, and I know OWH always needs more of those.
The entire image is done with watercolor pencil. Hard as it is to believe from the picture, the hills are actually colored with chartreuse and lime pencil (blended with Copics blender fluid), but in the photograph, it looks more yellow. IRL, it is much more green.
DP is from DCWV's Linen Closet stack, and the die cuts were done with Spellbinders scalloped rectangles. The verticle strip is kraft CS, with black ribbon, both from my stash. No further embellishments because I wanted a very CAS design on this masculine card.
Challenges:
Charisma Cardz -- Things with Wings
Colour Create -- Light & dark browns, w/ cream or white
Crafty Ribbons -- For men or boys
Digi Doodle Shop's Best -- For the boys
Here Come the Boys -- Favorite song inspiration: "Wind Beneath My Wings"
Hotshot -- One for the Boys
Outlawz Twisted Thursday -- Masculine
OK, enjoy your Wednesday. We're half way to the weekend when there'll be plenty of reason for crafting and creativity. Thanks for stopping by. See you tomorrow with a new DT card for Just Inspirational. Happy Stamping. NanaConnie
Today's card is another one for Operation Write Home, that wonderful organization helping our military folks stay in touch with loved ones by sending them handmade cards which they can use to write home. I thought the eagle (one of the images from the Creative Freebie Challenge at Outlawz) was especially appropriate for a masculine card, and I know OWH always needs more of those.
Sketch comes from my favorite Thursday sketch place, Eat, Sleep, Stamp, although I used a rectangle instead of a circle. But Tracy always allows us to 'tweak' her sketches slightly. :-D
The entire image is done with watercolor pencil. Hard as it is to believe from the picture, the hills are actually colored with chartreuse and lime pencil (blended with Copics blender fluid), but in the photograph, it looks more yellow. IRL, it is much more green.
DP is from DCWV's Linen Closet stack, and the die cuts were done with Spellbinders scalloped rectangles. The verticle strip is kraft CS, with black ribbon, both from my stash. No further embellishments because I wanted a very CAS design on this masculine card.
Challenges:
Charisma Cardz -- Things with Wings
Colour Create -- Light & dark browns, w/ cream or white
Crafty Ribbons -- For men or boys
Digi Doodle Shop's Best -- For the boys
Here Come the Boys -- Favorite song inspiration: "Wind Beneath My Wings"
Hotshot -- One for the Boys
Outlawz Twisted Thursday -- Masculine
OK, enjoy your Wednesday. We're half way to the weekend when there'll be plenty of reason for crafting and creativity. Thanks for stopping by. See you tomorrow with a new DT card for Just Inspirational. Happy Stamping. NanaConnie
29 Comments that I appreciate. Thank you.:
How pretty, Connie. I do like seeing the eagle being majestic, rather than war-like. He looks serene. Great job for our military personnel overseas. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful card for the OWH, great job on the eagle Connie, love it!
This is very prtty!
Lovely card, NanaConnie, and that header pic is beautiful!
Jo x
What a fabulous image and card! And a good cause for making cards too! Love the layout too.
Connie, What a great masculine card. I need to do more of them. Terrific coloring and I LOVE that b/g paper. All around nice card. Have a great day.
Fabulous card, i love the image. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Ribbons this time. luv gina xx
Your new masthead is GORGEOUS, Connie! Looks much better on your blog than mine! LOL Can't tell you how happy it makes me to bring a little joy to such a sweet person as yourself. You have made my day! ((( HUGS )))
WOW Connie....LOVE the new look on your blog! What a gorgeous photograph!
Love this great masculine card too! Perfect image and w wonderful card!
Lynn
Your new header is really beautiful. I like that eagle. He looks so regal up there on his perch watching over his territory. Great coloring job and a great masculine card. Thanks for playing in our Midweek Throwdown Challenge at Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps!
~Lee Mae
Operation Write Home
MWT Assistant
Beautiful card - perfect for our colour combo this week x
Thanks for playing along with us at colour create this week & good luck x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo
lovely card, thanks for joining us at CRAFTY RIBBONS, x carol
I am loving the new banner Connie!! Makes me wish spring was already here. *wink* Your card is absolutely stunning. I love the effect you created with the watercolor pencils. Totally perfect for this image! I'm glad you were able to play along this week my friend!
Hugs,
Tracy
This is a really tranquil card and I love it!
A lovely masculine card :)
Thanks for joining us at Colour Create for the Brown Challenge!
Sharon x
Fab 'wings' card! :) thank you for joining us at charisma! :) Emma x
This card is pretty--even though it is masculine! And I like the idea of no sentiment ")
Such a lovely card. The eagle looks so regal up there on the tree. A great card for the Troops.
Very nice masculine card. I like the Eagle image too. You showcased it very nicely with the scalloped edges. Thanks for sharing the sketch too. I do love the look of your blog too--
This is so very pretty!
A great "one for the boys" card. Thank you for joining us at HSC for our challenge.
Hugs Sarah x
Beautiful card NanaConnie! I love every little detail!
I love you blog over too!
Great blog header!!! Very refined!!!
Hugs
Dawn xx
great card, love how simple it is, thank you for joining our challenge at Digi doodle Shop challenges, hugs, martina
A lovely card! Thanks for sharing it at Here Come The Boys! Woo x
What a majestic image, Connie and what a great job you did with it. I'll say, that is one nice, masculine card.
I'm sorry I've haven't gotten over to your blog in a bit...so, so busy. I'm sure you understand.
BTW, I love the beautiful work on your blog!!
Smashing card and fab song choice too, thanks for joining us at Here come the boys,Karenx
Great image! Great use of black! TFS!!!
Hi, I really like your card and I think I've got that paper!!
Love From Rebecca xx
Lovely card! The black sets of your image beautifully.
hugs,
Ellen
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