I combined the colours with Jen's February Sketch For You To Try. Being as I'm still off kilter after making a skewed panel card for my Color Dare card on Wednesday, I branched way out from my normal style on this card. It ended up being a rustic, slightly western look, though in hindsight I should have probably used a different nestie shape. The sentiment is from Verve's Big Wish, and distressing all the panels was very therapeutic for my post-skewed-panel-shock-syndrome LOL! A touch of twine, crimping and stars finished things off nicely. Now I just need a cowboy to send this to. Anyone know one? The rest of the Design Team has some great inspiration to get you going on this week's sketch.
 | Cindy Kirsty Makeesha Renée Brandi Carrie Helen Ilina Lee-Anne Marisa |
In addition, each week Keesh will select a winner and an honorable mention and post their cards on the Inkspirations Challenge blog. We'd love to see your card featured :)
Off to do more work for hubby...another three to four weeks to go.... Have a fabulous weekend :)
What's In It?
Stamps: (Verve) Wish Big
Paper: Early Espresso, Ttangerine Tango, Marina Mist
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Bordering Blue
Accessories: Distressed Striipes Embossing Folder, Scalloped Square and Labels 16 Nestie, Crimper, Star Die, 1/4" White Grosgrain Ribbon, Half Pearls, Marvy Star Punch, Twine, Button, Glue Dots, Dimensionals
Ha You really were in shock over that skewed panel episode earlier this week...causing you to make a masculine card. I do know someone you could send it to....yes, our Pam. You know she has a cowboy in the closet. LOL
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I really like your card with all the distressing, twine, and other wonderful elements.
Awesome masculine card, Marisa! I should use stars more often, because I love the way they look on a card. The embossed and distressed white panel adds such a fun texture!
ReplyDeletesimply marvelous!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyour take on this layout is just superb!!!!
tfs:)
The colors and layout really suit a distressed style Marisa. Really fun!
ReplyDeleteFab again Marisa; love the distressing, twine and stars! xx
ReplyDeleteLove the use of these colors. Distressing, crimping, and bg embossing is wonderful!!! You did a great job on the skewed panel, you can do the next one too!
ReplyDeleteYes! LIke Benzi said, you could send this to Pamzi. That's so funny; I was thinking it before I read her comment!
ReplyDeleteI like your 'new' Labels nestie. Must have!
Hey, I dreamed I met you the other night. It was too funny! I was talking with you about how to pronounce your name: Mar - ee - sa, or Mar - ih - sa. I think it's the first one. Which is it?
Gorgeous, Marisa! Love the fun color combo and the distressed striped background!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card!! You make masculine cards look so easy!
ReplyDeleteSorry but I don't know any cowboys!! LOL! Love the card though, you have done a fab job with this weeks challenge.
ReplyDeleteKirsty
You rocked the those colours! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great Marisa! Love your combination of elements & I think this nestie shape works perfectly with the "western" theme. Good luck tracking down a cowboy recipient!
ReplyDeleteHope you have recovered from the skewed panel incident - they can be rather shock inducing! lol :)
Great masculine card! You did a fantastic job with this sketch - I love the embossing and distressed edges!
ReplyDeleteWhat an AWESOME design! I love the colors with those distressed stripes!
ReplyDeleteFun, fun, fun creation Marisa! Love the embosses background and the those stars! Thanks for your inspiration this week! Love Keesh x
ReplyDeleteGREAT card Marisa! Love all the distressed details and how the embossed stripes echo the crimped paper. FAB male card! If you find a cowboy let me know.... ;-)
ReplyDeleteCool card,these colors... hmmm.. I am not sure I could pull it off. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya, it is always a struggle when thinking of a cards to make for a special man! this one is gorgeous, love the background embossing and the distressed edges mix in perfectly! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card Marisa. Love the colors and that sketch. Great textures! :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the sketch and the colour combo, Marisa! Love the texture. xo B.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the colours this week. You have such amazing details in your work, Marisa. Great job!
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