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So, armed with this great torn frame tutorial by the very sweet Sharnee Torrents (who wonderfully demonstrated the technique at Convention), I went to work & this was the surprisingly quick result...
First I made the torn frame with some night of navy & old olive card (I would have stamped it first but I really didn't think it was going to work for me, LOL). Then I stamped the navy panel with the 'Sanded' background, 'Sense of Time' clock & cog images & 'Grunge Rock' diamonds & no.1, Finally, I distressed the edge of the navy & ivory panels with the bone folder (very therapeutic I must say). I thought the panel needed a little something extra at the bottom, so I added some striped ribbon & attached a squashed jumbo eyelet.
Back to the frame for a mo. The birthday sentiment (Engraved Greetings) is stamped on night of navy ink on naturals ivory card, which has given it a more distressed look than normal, then spritzed with the spritzing tool & old olive marker. You can see the torn frame better here...
I'm really happy (not to mention very surprised ) with how the card turned out, as well as the fact I can get it in the mail today. Hope you like it too. Please leave a comment if you need any more info, or just to say hi.
Hope you have a happy weekend.
Inky wishes, Di
Supplies: All Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Sense of Time, Engraved Greetings, Sanded Background (all on retirement list), Grunge Rock
Card: Old olive, night of navy, naturals ivory
Ink: night of navy ink pad, old olive marker
Accessories: night of navy 1 1/4 inch striped grosgrain, jumbo eyelet
Tools: bone folder, crop-a-dile (to squash eyelet!), spritzing tool
11 comments:
It's fabulous, Di! See how much fun it is to make distressed, grungy, male cards?? Great job with this challenge!
Woohoo Di :) Look at this!! What a fabulous result - love the colours and how you used your frame for the sentiment. This is such a great guy card!!
Kim xxx
I absolutely love your card. The blue and the green really go together and the tearing adds a nice little touch. Oh, and that Happy B-Day stamp is to die for. :D
Great Card Diane- love the colours and all the distressing- Debi x
Awesome card, Di. I've been meaning to try one of these torn paper frames. Thanks for the inspiration.
Love your colour combo and this torn frame is gorgeous DI!!!
Di, you have made such a fantastic card! Love the colours and all the background stamping and spritzing! The frame really sets off the Happy Birthday sentiment.
Go you! So glad you gave this challenge a go Di.
You have done a fab job with Sharnees tutorial and your colours are perfect.
Thanks for the inspiration.
This card is so striking & effective. I love that torn frame look - I must give it a go. :)
Another fabulous card Di! The torn frame looks fab in the colours you chose. The ribbon and eyelet detail balance the whole card beautifully! Thanks for playing with us at JAI this week ♥
Well done Di! This is soooo super! I love the way you've framed the greeting and the colours you've chosen are wonderful! Congrat's on your first try, it really is fantastic, I hope to see more in the future!!! YAY!
Smiles Sharnee :)
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