Paper Cuts

Time for the Monday challenge at Cornish Heritage Farms!  Today we’re making cards for the men.   While most of our cards are on the feminine side, it’s a nice change to make one for the guys.  (And some really DO appreciate it!)  My brother’s birthday is right around the corner so I thought I’d take this opportunity to get his card done on time. 

Let’s Celebrate

You know how much I love this owl from Kim’s U R A Hoot set.  I thought I’d give him a little ball cap this time, and he’s wearing it backwards because he’s just a cool dude.  I drew the cap and then colored it, like the rest of the owl, with Copic markers.  When I adhered him to the distressed patterned paper, I didn’t glue down his wings but bent them forward a bit to add some dimension. 

The balloons were punched, adhering the white string between the layers and attached to the branch using a screw brad.

Be sure to check out these other CHF designer blogs to see their masculine creations: Kristine, Dawn, Julia, Lori, Val, Kim, Lisa Silver, Sherrie. 

If you didn’t see yesterday’s CHF sneak peek, click here.  (Did someone say “Saturday Evening Post?”)  And check out Becky’s blog to see today’s peek…Scrapblock™ Layers. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Cardstock:  Prism Vanilla Cream (base), Herbal Garden Dark   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Archaic 6 x 6 paper pad   Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “U R A Hoot” and “Tag! You’re It!” (Kim Hughes collection)   Ink:  Adirondack Pitch Black and Pesto    Accessories:  Copic markers, 1 ¼” and 1 3/8” circle punches (EK Success), Screw brad (Karen Foster), white string, sewing machine, pop dots (under top balloon).  Card size 5” x 5”.