Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Stampin Up Sail Away Birthday card


I made this card for a couple of challenges. I just started participating in some and I find I really enjoy it.

At Cards for Men the challenge was "anything goes." I'm really excited to be participating in this challenge because I struggle making guy cards. BUT it just so happens I have SU's new Sail Away stamp from the summer mini  that is perfect for masculine cards!

Over at Just for Fun the challenge was to use black, white, and silver. Love that combo.

It worked well to combine the two challenges. I used SU retired DP, black, and white card stock. The sentiment is from Lizzie Ann called Little Bits. I tied some SU silver cord around the bottom with a silver button I found in my button jar.

This was so much fun!

14 comments:

HappyPlaceJen said...

Awesome guy card, Laurie! WOW!! And good for you for joining the challenges out there! :) ~Jen http://happyplaceforjen.blogspot.com/

Janet said...

Beautiful card Laurie,love the stamp
Janet

craft-roomjulia said...

I love this Laurie, the image is so peaceful,it's a great stamp. Thanks for your nice comments on my cards. Hugs Julia xxx

Nannieflash said...

Oh I love that image will have to get hold of that one, a gorgeous male card love the simplicity of it. Thanks for joining us at CFM, good luck with the Challenge. hugs Shirleyxxx

Von said...

Great image and well designed card :)
Thank you for joining us at Just for Fun
Von x

Zoechaos said...

Smashing card, that stamp is fabulous. Love how CAS you have kept this card making it all the more striking. Thank you for sharing with us at Just for Fun XOXO Zoe

GinaA said...

Fabulous sailing card, it would work well for LIM as well.

Sasha said...

Simply beautiful!! Fabulous stamping and layout!

Anonymous said...

Hi Laurie. Beautiful card. Love this stamp you have used.
Regards Florence.

scare_easy said...

Really lovely card! Clean and crisp, and so very masculine. Love the ribbon and button :)

Neet said...

Glad you joined us this week and hope to see you again soon. Love this card - agree it is difficult with men to know what to do but this fits the bill perfectly. Thanks for joining us at JFF - Hugs, Neet x

Charlotte said...

Hi Laurie! You are very much succeed in making a man card! I like the stripes and the boat, wonderful!
Greetings,
Charlotte

Viv said...

Great card :O) Viv xx

Frenchie said...

MY GOODNESS YOU BEEN BUSY!
beautiful cards!
tfs.
frenchie hum.