Monday, March 3, 2014

STAMPIN' UP! HEXAGON HIVE MASCULINE CARD

Happy Monday, everyone!  (Truthfully, I'm not feeling that cheery - it was hard to get out of bed this morning!)

My nephew recently turned 17.  I'd had a dream about the card I made for him, so went to work to make it a reality.  I think it has turned out a little 'dark', but Ethan (my 13-yr-old) said dark is good, because it's "more masculine".  Bless him!

I used the fab-o Hexagon Hive thinlits die with Soho Subway Designer Series Paper.  I overlaid that on some Early Espresso card that had been stamped with a couple of Gorgeous Grunge stamps.  After adding washi tape to the bottom strip of Summer Starfruit card, I decided it looked a bit like a road sign .... but left it 'as is' anyway!  Here's my creation:




Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge, Morning Post Numbers, Sketched Birthday, Simply Stars
Card: Basic Gray, Early Espresso, Summer Starfruit, Naturals Ivory
DSP: Soho Subway Designer Series Paper, Summer Starfruit Patterns Designer Series Paper
Ink: Basic Gray, Early Espresso and Summber Starfruit stampin' pads
Other: Hexagon Hive thinlits die, Banners Framelits ,Bitty Banners Framelits, Finishing Touches edgelits, Epic Day This & That washi tape, paper snips, sponge dauber, Hung Up cute clip, Basic Gray stitched grosgrain ribbon
 
 


2 comments:

  1. It is dark, but the pops of yellow and basic grey elements balance it out perfectly...l love the masculine grunge feel.
    Big hug's luv. xxx

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  2. So totally perfect for a teenager! This is one of my favorite cards I've seen you make, Christine. Great use of the hive thinlit - it adds fantastic depth and detail. Your nephew is sure to appreciate it!

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