It's time again for our Fancy Friday Blog Hop. This month we are focusing on masculine cards. I have to be honest and say that I cringed at the idea...it is just a little out of my comfort zone. So, while I am not exactly sure this would be considered a "masculine" card, it is one that I would consider a good all-around card that I would feel comfortable giving to anyone. I resisted the urge to add flowers...so in my book, that qualifies...LOL!
I have recently been taking the "Stretch Your Dies" class over at Online Card Classes. One of the ideas they gave us was cutting word dies with fun foam. I have to admit, it is an easy way to get the thickness of chipboard without the bulk. In the past I would have cut several of the same word and then glued them together in a stack, but with fun foam you can literally cut once and you're done. Because I was using thinlit dies, I made sure to use a thin (2mm) foam and it cut like a dream. The foam flattens out at first and then "poofs" back up. I decided to use the lettering on a monochromatic smoky slate background, so I didn't have to be concerned that my colors matched and that bright blue lettering really stands out.
Now, be sure to head on over to see the "fancy" techniques that Erica Cerwin and the rest of the Fancy Friday team have for you.
INGREDIENTS: Whisper White Cardstock, Neutrals Collection DSP Stack, Banners Framelits, Circles Collecton Framelits, Essentials Paper Piercing Templates, Crazy About You Stamp Set, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Hello You Thinlits Dies, Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad, 2013-15 In Color Sequin Assortment.
