Oct 01 2009

Wild Horses

Published by leslierich at 2:00 am under Cards, Masculine, Stampin' Up! projects

In May, I borrowed the Bareback set to make a birthday card (here) and, when finished, I had a little scrap of the Saffron Flannel Plaid left over.  I’m terrible about discarding any scrap which may be the least bit usable so I thought I’d try to manage another card with that scrap while I still had Bareback in my possession.  I got as far as black embossing the horses and then the scrap went back into the scrap basket.  Today, I have a finished card.

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I wonder if he’ll notice it’s a leftover from his wife’s card?  I rather expect not, but she’ll probably notice right away.  Nevertheless, I’m glad I saved that scrap.  As with the May card, I used no designer paper.  Instead, I stamped Paisley Print in black on Close to Cocoa and added textured cardstocks and copper brads for a masculine look.  I hope he likes it.  I hope you like it, too.

It’s been a busy stamping week — much more than my usual.  I’ll be back tomorrow with something pretty from Flourishes.  Take care!

Stamps:  Bareback, It’s Your Birthday, Flannel Plaid, Paisley Print (all Stampin’ Up!)  Paper:  Basic Black, Close to Cocoa smooth and textured, Old Olive textured, So Saffron textured, Whisper White  Ink:  So Saffron, Adirondack Pitch Black, Versamark  Accessories:  Copper brads, black embossing powder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape 

15 Responses to “Wild Horses”

  1. # Micheleon 01 Oct 2009 at 3:09 am

    This is a fabulous card!

  2. # Yvonneon 01 Oct 2009 at 3:53 am

    Horses are one of my favorite images, I guess because I love them so much!!
    These are just stunning, wild and free. I just love the beauty of a running horse.
    You did a fabulous job, and the plaid looks awesome with everything else.

  3. # Bev J.on 01 Oct 2009 at 4:53 am

    Loved the first card you made and like this one as well-great use of the scrap. I always wonder why I save scraps and some of them pretty dinky but ever now and then I find a good use for them..pays to be frugal!

  4. # Lynetteon 01 Oct 2009 at 4:58 am

    Fabulous card! Great job of using up scraps.

  5. # Sue (suen)on 01 Oct 2009 at 6:46 am

    Wonderful card for a man, Leslie! I love the black paisley on cocoa and rich textured cardstock! The stamping on the plaid is wonderful!

  6. # Cindy H.on 01 Oct 2009 at 7:16 am

    I love your card!! It’s soooo handsome - great colors, great design!

  7. # Veltaon 01 Oct 2009 at 7:21 am

    He will like it you funny girl!!!

  8. # Candyon 01 Oct 2009 at 11:37 am

    Awesome masculine card Leslie, great use of the scrap too!!

  9. # Leighon 01 Oct 2009 at 1:20 pm

    Excellent male card. Love it.

  10. # Stacy SCS Twinshappyon 02 Oct 2009 at 8:56 am

    This is cool and a great masculine card. heck this can even be for a girl with the hints of pinkish purple paper. Very simple and sweet! he won’t notice the scraps from her card, but she might. women are like that. lol

  11. # nancy littrellon 03 Oct 2009 at 6:38 pm

    I just love your leftovers :-) Great layout, colors, textures, and brads….perfect for a guy card! TFS

  12. # notimetostampon 04 Oct 2009 at 1:57 pm

    Lovely card with a masculine flair — I love the pop of color against that pretty, deep paisley!

  13. # Rose Annon 05 Oct 2009 at 7:48 am

    What an amazing card you’ve created with your “scraps”. Way to stamp your wonderful backgrounds as well! I need to do that more. ;)

  14. # trudyon 06 Oct 2009 at 6:21 am

    NICE!

  15. # Linda Bullardon 17 Oct 2009 at 5:43 pm

    Another great revival of an old set, and background stamps! That really is one of my favorite horse images. I love the design and colors. Very masculine indeed, but with a flourish. Nice touch with the large brads. Linda

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