fanTASCHtic Father

Father's Day is just a few sleeps away and I have to make three for some special dad's in my life. Today, I will share this creation that I made for my boyfriend's dad. He has a mustache so I thought of making a card around that-LOL. I rarely do water colouring but when I do I am always happy with the outcome. I went with a blue and green palette since this is a masculine card. The heat embossed sentiment and image resisted the water and distress inks concoction which lead me to this abstract piece. For some reason it kinda reminds me of the planet earth-LOL. 

xoxo,

Brian

The stitched rectangle dies are great touches to any masculine card!

I achieved the "bleach" spots by flicking a paintbrush with water on top of the dried distress inks.

I found the chipboard and twine on my stash and I thought it would be the perfect accent to emphasize the punny sentiment!

I hope he likes it :)

Supplies

Incognito	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies sssd111455 In Stitches	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad FADED JEANS Ranger TIM21452	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SALTY OCEAN Ranger Summer TIM35015
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad TUMBLED GLASS Ranger TIM27188	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad PEELED PAINT Ranger TIM20233	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark VM-001	*American Crafts Zing! OPAQUE White Embossing Powder
Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid	Lawn Fawn 1.75 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block	*Tim Holtz BROAD WATER BRUSH Ranger Watercoloring TIP33097	*Tim Holtz DETAILER WATER BRUSH Ranger Watercoloring TIP33080
Ranger Large 2 oz MISTER BOTTLE Inkssentials MIS30676	Strathmore WATERCOLOR PAPER PAD 5.5x8.5 Bound 298103	Ranger 12 x 12 KRAFT CARDSTOCK Inkssentials Surfaces ISM35251	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12
*Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200	*Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Emboss Machine Provo Craft 2000293	*Glue Arts GLUE GLIDER PRO PermaTac Adhesive Applicator	Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Glue Adhesive Paint INK41511

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Challenges
Crafty Cardmakers - #141 For a Man or a Boy
The Pink Elephant - TPE303 Father's Day
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Favourite Technique or Product
Paper Smooches Sparks - Anything Goes

Baby Boy

Hello everyone! I am very excited to share this cute baby shower card that I made for my program advisor at my university. She has been very helpful on my journey as a student. I do not have a lot of baby shower themed stamps or patterns so instead of buying new materials I decided to work with what I have. Once, she told me that she is having a baby boy I immediately thought about a blue and yellow colour combo. I've never blended ink like such (blue-highlighting the sentiment and yellow for the entire background), so it was definitely a new adventure for me! The trail of hearts were the finishing touches and I think it creates a visual trail to the main focal image, the super duper cute carousel! I hope you guys enjoy this as much as she did!

xoxo,

Brian

This image is one of my favourites from Lawn Fawn! Very versatile as it can be used for birthdays, baby showers or even a hello card!

The photo doesn't do it justice but I used a clear embossing powder on the hearts prior to die cutting it--I find it easier that way than die cutting and then heat embossing, especially on tiny pieces. The clear embossing powder added shine and texture.

The handwritten border sentiment was perfect for this creation!

A simple polka-dot patterned paper was the perfect choice for mat! It doesn't take away the beauty of the design of the entirety of the card.

Supplies

admit one	*Simon Says Clear Stamps HANDWRITTEN BORDERS SSS101387	admit one - lawn cuts	Simon Says Stamp MINI HEARTS SET Craft DIE S142
Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies sssd111455 In Stitches	Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size me-900	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark VM-001	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Tumbled Glass
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Scattered Straw	Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets	Copic SKETCH 72 PC SET D Markers DDDS72D	Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965
Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid	Lawn Fawn 4 x 5 Inch Acrylic RECTANGLE Grip Block with Grid	Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Glue Adhesive Paint INK41511	*American Crafts Zing! CLEAR Embossing Powder 27170
*Glue Arts GLUE GLIDER PRO PermaTac Adhesive Applicator	*Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200	*Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Emboss Machine Provo Craft 2000293	Ranger Inkssentials CUSTOM ORDER CRAFT SHEET SIZED BY THE FOOT Non  Stick

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Challenges
Crafty Cardmakers - #141 For a Man or a Boy