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Monday, 10 May 2010

Cards for Men Challenge - No. 10

So here we are again with another card for Cards for Men.  The challenge theme this time is 'Outdoors' and here is my design.  The images are from Hope Jacare and I have coloured them using Prismacolor Pencils.  The card stock is Bazill Basics (colour Mystique).  I cut a 6"x6" card out and then a 4"x4" square aperture.  I've kept the inner part to use on a gatefold card in the future.

In practice I found the card was not quite stiff enough to support the back after I had cut such a large hole in the front.  I would either reinforce it or alter the design slightly in the future.

I hope you like my card and will have a go at the challenge on Cards for Men.  Pop over and take a look at the other members of the Design Team for some great ideas.

11 comments:

Nannieflash said...

Hi Donna, wow love your card, that window effect is fabulous. With love and hugs Shirleyxxx

Claire Phillips said...

Great idea Donna - love the window effect frame with the added extras! Cheers Claire x

Helen Laurence said...

Great images & fabby card hun. You make men's cards look so easy!!
Hugs
Helenx
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Unknown said...

What a clever card Donna!! I love how you suspended the lifebouy. Brilliant! Hugs Viv xxx

Patricia St Martin said...

Donna, I love your card!!! I love your image also??? you did a wonderful job.

Linda Brun said...

Great card. Love the boat.

Carolyn Bounds said...

This creation is amazing!!! I have seen aperture cards before and have never gathered up enough nerve to try it...I am such a creature of habit; however, your lovely card has inspired me to give it a go:o) I only hope my attempt will look half as fabulous as yours! Thank you for the inspiration!!

Hugs!
Carolyn

Liz's creative corner said...

Hi Donna, this card is great and I love the 3d effect it has, great card for a man, thanks for your lovely comments, hugs Liz xx

Fuzzy Slippers said...

Lovely card! I adore all the dimension!! :)

issy said...

A clever card Donna, I love the window effect.

issy

crafty amy said...

I love the idea of this card with the cut out it looks much more 3D and I really like the movement that it has with the safety ring hanging at the front :D

Hugs

Amy xx