Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Tuesday Morning Sketches #150

Good Morning!  Happy Tuesday!  We have another fun sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches and this week is the Judged Challenge so we have twist, too.  This week we're adding a color combo:  Kraft, Black plus 1 other color.  We are sponsored this week by Designed2Delight.

I made my card with Loon and Cattails.


I am really pleased with my card.  I don't do masculine cards very often, but this one is really good.  I hope you agree.  And I hope that you join us this week!  It'll be lots of fun.

Supplies:
Image:  Loon and Cattails (Designed2Delight)
Stamps/Ink:  Father's Day sentiment (Unity Stamps), Rich Cocoa (Memento), Going Gray (SU!)
Card stock:  Neenah Classic Crest, Kraft, Black
Paper:  Father Knows Best (Papertrey Ink)
Copics:  C5, E17, W2, YG17, YG63, YG67, YR23
Tools:  Cuttlebug, Scalloped Oval Nesties, Blossom Tags & Accents, embossing pad
Embellishments:  antique brad (SU!)


10 Encouraging Thoughts:

Jessi Fogan said...

I love this twist :) This image is such a fab masculine one - love your colouring & the perfect reflection in the water!

Cheryl said...

Fantastic masculine card, Melissa! I love the coloring on the duck. The gray shading around the oval is awesome. In the photo, it almost looks like the image is under a clear dome.

Carole said...

Your image is picture perfect,just ducky. Really stunning. Be well Carole

Linda said...

Hi Melissa! This is a wonderful card. I love your coloring. I am very excited to be on the Raisin Boat Design team with you.
Nice to meet you,
Linda
Scrapcat Cards by Linda

Dawn said...

So pretty Melissa! Love the duck image. Great manly card!

Theresa said...

Not an image I would give justice to - you did awesome!! Fabulous coloring even in the water - awesome. Wonderful card.

I'm sorry that I have been so behind on your blog. I have loved all your cards.

Kathy said...

This is so beautiful. I love that image, but think this is the first time I've seen it used. Got to print one out and try it. Your coloring is amazing, a stunner of a manly card!

Angela said...

Great "man card" with a beautifully colored image!

Debbie said...

This is a wonderful card!! I usually don't think of scallops for masculine cards, but I see they sure do work!!

Sally Dube said...

Great card - love the image and the colors!! I find masculine cards a tough task but this one is perfect!!

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