Monday, May 9, 2022

Color Hues #40 - BLUE & TAN

Hello friends.  Playing along with the current Color Hues Challenge where they are looking for BLUE and TAN on our cards.

 

My birthday stash needs replenishing again already, and especially in the masculine department, so here's what I came up with using some of my favorite stamps, dies, & stencils...


I started with a kraft card base and then added a layer that I stenciled with PFS's Argyle stencil using kraft and blue inks.  Next I made my sentiment using Gina K's Birthday Trio Dies and ink blended the "HAPPY" using Blue Raspberry and In the Navy inks (Gina K) in an ombre pattern.


  I used CCC's Birthday Wishing stamp & die set for the bunny and balloon, and colored him in with my Copics (E31 & E23) and the balloon with a small blender brush.  I had to cover up a bit of the bunny's lower half to make room for the large sentiment, but I still think it came out pretty cute!  It may be a little juvenile for a masculine card, but I like it, so it's staying!

You can play along with this challenge HERE until the 14th, and don't forget to check out all the great inspiration from the talented DT too!!

Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


16 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

One can never go wrong with argyle for the guys - and who couldn't love this balloon bearing bunny? SO darling, Marcia - LOVE that big HBD die and your ombre blending!
=]

Birgit said...

This is just perfect for any guy, young and old! I love how you've colored this cute bunny. and the hombre blending on the sentiment. Fabulous card my friend!

Mac Mable said...

Sure is cute and yes a fabulous masculine card Marcia....The stencilled argyle background is perfect. Love the Ombre effect on the sentiment and loving the different font too x. Super cute and one Happy birthday card Marcia x.

Nancy said...

Oh, how cute is this! Your ombre blending on your greeting is just incredible, Marcia! I adore this card and so will any recipient! Thanks for being with us at Color Hues! Have a great week!

Loll said...

Totally adorable card Marcia. Love how you've used these awesome challenge colours. xx

Susan said...

Love that sweet bunny with his balloon! And what a terrific masculine background!

Tracey McNeely said...

Love your card Maria. That is one of my favourite Colorado Craft Company stamps sets and that Gina K sentiment is now in my shopping cart. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Color Hues!

Julia Aston said...

These colors work beautifully for your sweet card design Marcia! Wonderful shaded inking on the HAPPY - and pretty stenciled background! xx

Cat Craig said...

No masculine card is too juvenile...they get all softhearted getting a card. I love this card its perfect in every design choice you made. Good from 8 to 80.

Bonnie said...

What a great use of these colors, Marcia! I love this little bunny rising from the awesome sentiment!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh my stars, how cute is this! It's the perfect use of blue and tan, Marcia! I adore the way you've colored the sweet bunny too. DELIGHTFUL!!!

Karen said...

I saw this on Pinterest and fell in love with it there, but wanted to come here to comment. This is just wonderful. I love the argyle background and the fabulous ombre sentiment, and who can go wrong with that adorable bunny? Thanks for joining us at Color Hues!

Bobby said...

I have that stencil and haven't used it lately so thanks for the inspiration, Marcia. It looks very manly in blue and tan and I love that big birthday sentiment with it.

cm said...

I absolutely LOVE your card, Marcia! The bunny and balloon are darling; the tan/blue background, eye-catching; the ombre Happy, striking! Thank you for joining us at Color Hues!
~carol

Darnell said...

This is both adorable and manly, Marcia, and I love it! It's a fantastic make for the blue and tan colors and I really love how you gave your festive birthday bunny an argyle background! Hugs, Darnell

Cindy Beach said...

Not only is this cute, it's a perfect dude card! I love how you used the blue and tan and combined inking with a stencil to the adorable bunny image. That blue is a gorgeous hue and I love the sentiment die. An all around fabulous design! Thanks for playing along at Color Hues!