One for the Boys!

Today's card is One for the Boys! Masculine cards are difficult for me, but I love this image by Kenny K. Its perfect for those punk little fuckers that you love to hate! :-) Just kidding!!
 
 
This was the first time that I've ever done a sk8ter boi card. :)

Also, the first time I got to use my new Spellbinders nestability to create the die cut!

 
I love how the die turned out and I was able to create a concrete look using silver metalic paper (don't try to distress it! the ink will never dry!) and layer the papers to create depth.

 I even had the chance to write in creamy white on the brick wall.  Originally I wanted to use my silver sharpie for a spray paint effect, but I couldn't find it.

I cut the little skater dude out after coloring him with my copics, popped some rivets on the die cut and used some dimentional stickies to pop the little guy off of the brick wall, leaving his hand just just be glued. I also put some dimentionals on the back of my die cut.

 
A simple card for a cool little kid who can't get enough of skating. :)


Thanks for stopping by and checking out my card. Leave me some blog love if you like what you see! ;) Don't forget to follow my blog!
Cheers!
Xo,

 
This card is entered into the following challenges:
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.ca/
http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.ca/2013/03/challenge-6-for-kids.html
http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.ca/2013/03/challenge-108-embossing-with-ribbon.html
http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.ca/2013/03/ptt1130-anything-goes.html
Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Comments

  1. lou14March 27, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Totally cool card. Love the image and colours. Great layout too. Thank you for entering in Creative Card Crew challenge.
    Lou DT.

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  2. Pat N.March 27, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Cool card for a skater dude! TFS at the DCD challenge this week.

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  3. Mommy's Crafty CreationsMarch 27, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Very cool card!! Thank you for joining our DCD challenge.

    Veronica DCD

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  4. Jenn BedientMarch 27, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    What a cool card! Love the image and concrete. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Creative Card Crew. Hope you have a fabulous day!

    - Jenn DT

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  5. Sparkly EngineerMarch 28, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    roflmao - "little punk fuckers" can't stop laughing

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  6. L.B.March 29, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    A wonderful wonderful card. I love how the silver embossing looks behind you great image. Thanks for joining us at Die Cuttin Divas

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  7. GaleMarch 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Great card. Very cool skater dude. Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Craft Challenges and good luck. Hugs, Gale DT

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  8. Chris DringApril 6, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    LMAO! 'Punk little fuckers'! OMG! I just about snorted tea out my nose when I read that! Your card ROCKS Rachael! Love the 'concrete effect' and the brick background, but most of all your coloring is amazing!

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    1. RachaelApril 8, 2013 at 3:30 PM

      Ah, hahaha!!!! ;) Yes. My evil plan worked! ;)

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