Thursday, June 14, 2012

Have a Blast Rocket Card [LIM #71]



I challenged myself to think of a masculine design after seeing the Less Is More challenge to make a one-layer card with a flourish. Flourishes are so pretty and fun to use for feminine cards, but I don't have as many occasions to use those cards since we have so many boys in our family.

So, the flourishes become rocket blasts!

I inked the flourishes in orange first, and then tapped some edges in red before stamping to give it a little more dimension. The letters are cut out of the card to keep it one layer. Only the bottom of the rocket is stamped to keep the focus on the flourishes.

Thanks for looking!



Supplies used:
stamps: Recollections Robots, Autumn Leaves Flourishes by Rhonna Farrar, Martha Stewart Laurel
ink: Color Box Tangerine and Warm Red, Papertrey Ink True Black
dies: Papertrey Ink block letters
paper: Luxe

13 comments:

  1. This is really cool Kelly!
    Love it!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. Such a great idea! Love that negative die cut sentiment.

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  3. Brilliant! A total winner use of a flourish in my book!

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  4. This is totally awesome! great use of a flourish!

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  5. A fun card and a creative use of a flourish too

    Kathyk

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  6. GORGEOUS card Kelly - LOVE it!

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  7. Terrific card Kelly
    Thank you very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  8. COOL! Genius use of flourishes and cut outs to get texture but remain one layer! You're so clever!

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  9. Totally fun! And a great way to stretch your stamps:) It's all boys over here too (even the dog), so I get where you're coming from!

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  10. This is so creative! I love love the design!!

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  11. What a great idea, Kelly! You're right, flourishes are mostly used for women's cards. I love how you thought out of the box and made this terrific boy/guy card!

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  12. I just love your creative mind! What a cool idea, you certainly came up with the goods for your masculine themed card :0
    Jenny x

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