Monday 12 September 2011

Cards for Men - Challenge 19 - "Anything but Square"

Good Morning to Everyone, well yet another fortnight has flown by and weve now reached our 19th Challenge and this time we want "Anything but Square" so youd better get your thinking caps on deciding what you are going to make, and we are being sponsered this time by Pixie Dust Studio.  And they are offering 2 digi's of Winners Own Choice.


And here is what they say about themselves:-

PixieDust Studio is a land, full of fairies, trolls, Glitter Bugs, Royal Frogs and MORE..look out, you might find everything you ever wanted or something that you did not even know you were looking for! The STUDIO is full of creative and fun digital stamps created by illustrator Kathy Fronczak.

And Kathy generously gave us some fabulous images to play with and here is my choice:-


This image is titled "Boy in a Boat" isnt he gorgeous, I printed him onto white card then used my copic and tria pens to colour him, then decided that I would create a boat shape and cut him out ready to put him on my card and mounted him onto some dark blue card to.
The base card is really a 6"x 6" but has been cut into the appropriate shape, for my first mount Ive used dark card with two papers from Kay Millers "Do you see what I Sea" digi papers, these were cut in halve and stuck to the mount with a grosgrain ribbon along the seam. The sentiment is one from my stash and this was mounted on a tag and Ive threaded a bit more of the same grosgrain ribbon through the hole. I then positioned my mounted image in the centre with the sentiment just tucked under one of the corners and a sailboat was then stuck on top of the ribbon. Ive also stuck a scull and crossbones button on the mast and a anchor at the bottom on the left hand side.
I do hope that now youve seen my card you will go across to the Cards for Men Blogspot and see what the rest of the very talented Design Team have created for your inspiration and Im sure this will encourage you to take part in this fortnights "Anything but a Square" card Challenge.

30 comments:

Bella´s Bastelecke said...

so beautiful card….. love the combo and cute image.....

Hugs
Judith

Unknown said...

What an adorable image Shirley a beautiful card and great shape too.
Chris x

Sarah said...

Gorgeous card Shirley, I love the image, the bear is so adorable. Beautiful colouring as always and the card shape is fab x

Marjorie said...

This is such a lovely card Shirley, love the image, and the card shape really compliments everything...Lovely!!
Thank you for your kind comments on my blog xx
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

heidy said...

Oh this is fun Shirley!!
Hugs heidy

Doreen said...

This is just fabulous Shirley.xxx

Anonymous said...

fantastic card- your coloration is great
Hugs
Elma

McCrafty's Cards said...

Brilliant card Shirley, I like the shape and the pirate image & the charms.
Kevin xx

Janette said...

Hi Shirley, I love the shape of your card, what a fab idea, so cute, love the colours too.xxx

Linda . J said...

Wow love your card Shirley and the shape is fantastic,love the image.
Hugs Linda

Marianne's Craftroom said...

This is so cute. Love the shape and the waves. Marianne x

Wishcraft said...

Fab card Shirley :o) Love the cute image and great design. Lisa x

coldwaters2 said...

What a super shaped card Shirley love the paper at the bottom which looks like the waves of the sea and that is one fab, fun image, the charm at the top is an excellent touch. I have been looking at the pictures of your little doggy in the sidebar, she is beautiful.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Penny said...

Great interesting card shape you have there, Thanks for linking up with the Card Making Mamas Challenge this week.

Unknown said...

This is so wonderful and I love the shaped card!! Thank you for playing along with us at the SNSDC!!

Patty Sue 2 said...

This is so cute! I love this little pirate and your card makes me fell like I can feel the waves! Lovely job!

Melodie said...

The card format is great, and the paper fits beautifully on motive.
Fabolou work, dear Shirley.
Hugs
Melodie

susan said...

How cute! Love the image. It's adorable. Great idea for the shap of the card, too. I like the little skull charm on the mast and the other 2 charms, too. Nice papers and ribbon. Thnaks for joining us at I DID IT CREATIONS CHALLENGE # 72! Good Luck!

Jules said...

Hi Shirley

What a lovely shaped card!

Love the image .. though I am a little worried about Ted .. .. he doesn't seem to be hanging on very tightly!!!

Beautiful colouring and a great sky background.

Love Jules xx

mueppi said...

This is so cute, hun!
I love your shaped card!
Hugs Gisela

merrymstamper said...

very cute! thank you for joining us at SNSDC! ;-)

Sande said...

Wow, very lovely card and great shape!

Thanks for joining us on the first "Anything goes" challenge at Di's Digi Designs. Hope to see you again soon!

Hugs, Sande xx

Stephanie said...

Really, Really cute... Thanks for playing along at SNSDC.

Cindy Groh said...

Fabulous guy card. Love the waves . Thanks for joining us at IDIC this week.

Carol L said...

I really like the unique shape of your card, and I love how you created the water! Thanks for playing along with the SNSDC

Daniele said...

super cute card, so glad you joined us at Polka Doodles
hugs

FauxPainter - Dee Paramour said...

Sweet card, thanks for taking part in the Polka Doodles challenge

BrossArtAddiction said...

Adorable card! Great shape and cute image!

Thanks for playing along with us at "Prairie Fairy Fridays" and good luck! :D

Hugz,
xx Tracey xx

Lori Aragon said...

What a great card! My son would LOVE to have this... his birthday is coming up in November (just saying!) LOL

Thanks so much for joining us for our 1st Challenge at Di's Digi Design Challenge Blog and also at Fairy Fun Fridays!!!

Have a great week :)
Love n hugs,
Lori

Tip Top said...

Lovely card and scene! Thanks for entering the Polkadoodle Challenge - hope you can join us again next week!