Sunday 2 August 2020

Stamping Sensations August Challenge

The dreaded 'MAN' cards are the challenge we have set for you this month at Stamping Sensations!
The challenge title is 'Make It Masculine' - so now is the time to make those cards so many of us find difficult and to swell your stash so you always have one on hand.

This heron stamp I have owned for a long time and it has never seen ink... (hangs head in shame), but I thought it would be a good image to use for a male themed card.

I also adore this sentiment- it is just perfect for someone who is very special to you don't you think?

I had fun getting inky  and was quite pleased with the background although maybe the reflected sun could have been a bit more precise but overall am happy with how it turned out.

The bamboo stamp is another old one (from when I was going through my 'Everything Asian' period.... - go on, I know we all did it)


I made my own mountain mask for this one too!

Please read our rules before you link up - we are a STAMPING challenge so stamping must be the focal point of your creation!  We have a brilliant prize this month too - pop over to the blog, check it out and make something masculine!

26 comments:

Craftyfield said...

Wow… this took my breath away! Perfect inking and mirror stamping, love it!

aussie aNNie said...

Wow love this Viv, love the shadow effect. xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful scenic card you've created Viv and love your mountain...the colours are gorgeous..

Anne

Aquarius said...

You've made a beautiful card using these stamps, great background too. I went through the Asian thing, Egyptian thing ... and so on ad infinitum!!

brenda said...

Great atmospheric card Viv and agree a good image for the guys.

B x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Such a gorgeous scene Viv. My son has his Birthday in a few days time and I still need to make his card, seems like this challenge is just at the right time for me.

Sue xx

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Such a beautiful card Viv. I can't believe that you could resist using the beautiful heron stamp, its probably one of my most used stamps. Take care and stay crafty x

Pia S said...

Wow. The colors are amazing and I love the mirror technique you’ve used. A truly outstanding design.

Sarn said...

It's a very serene scene Viv. Suitable for either sex I reckon.

Hugs, Sarnie xxx

Sally H said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Viv! I love it! your reflection is perfect. It must be just me, but I love doing Male cards, and probably have equal numbers of male and female ones in my stash

Doreen said...

A gorgeous scene,great colours.xxx

Joan said...

Ha ha Viv, I have the same stamp and never used it either! You gave mad a fab card with it, love it


Joan x

Marlies said...

A beautiful card Viv. It has a very serene look about it. Lovely colours and a fantastic reflection effect. A very nice sentiment too. Marlies

Kathleen said...

The background definitely has the 'WOW' factor, super sentiment and images.

Kath x

Mrs A. said...

Tis beautiful. Perfect mirror imaging. I like that sentiment too. Hugs Mrs A.

Bonnie said...

This is beautiful, Viv! I love the inking of the background and the reflection of the sun! Such a peaceful scene and a wonderful sentiment!

TK said...

Bright/bold and such a great sentiment! What a terrific job of making the mirror images!

Ros Crawford said...

yep, cards for the guys can be so difficult but you rocked it with this beauty... That is one lovely sentiment Viv!

Lynne K said...

This is just fabulous, Viv, such gorgeous colours, and yes, the heron definitely deserves an outing! The stunning background makes the perfect setting for it. I have it too but have only used it once. I'm glad I'm not the only one who buys stamps because they are such wonderful images, without a specific use in mind. Sometimes you just have to wait a while for the right occasion to come along!

Lynne x

Tracy said...

What a beautiful oriental scene Viv, I love the depth of colours too.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Zoechaos said...

Pure magic simply beautiful x

Darnell said...

A frameable work of art, Viv! And I think the sun reflection is just fine. Water is rarely completely flat and still so in real life it's not precise. I think every detail is excellent!! Keep well! Hugs, Darnell

EmmaT said...

Beautiful scene and quote - love it. Emma

Mac Mable said...

Amazing masculine card and the colours, the scene and atmosphere are stunning x. This didn't show up in my reader list Viv so I am sorry to be late in commenting x.

Pat said...

This heron is wonderful Viv and love the scene you have made around and in such pretty colours. A fantastic masculine card. x

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Hi Viv - first time entering at Stamping Sensations so I had to pop by and say thanks for the inspiration! Just love your serene water and heron scene!! Amazing how you did the reflections!!