Thursday, April 25, 2024

4X6 Weekly Art and A Masculine Card

 Hey there, hope everyone is doing well.

I'm linking up just this 4x6 piece to Sunday Postcard Art's Vessels theme, hosted by Cindy.

Now on to the card. I thought the 4X6 piece would make a great guy card as the focal image. I left off a sentiment for now until I know the recipient as I can go serious or punny with this. 
SUPPLY LIST:
White and light blue card stocks
Scrap of Magenta designer paper on back
Technique Junkies Van Gogh's Sailboats stamp
Versafine Clair Paradise Blue ink
Clear embossing powder
Crafters Companion 5x7 Ocean Waves embossing folder
Salty Ocean Distress Oxide ink
Dina Wakley 6x9 Mighty Waves stencil
 Water droplet dots
 
I chose this Splitcoaststampers sketch for my 6X8 layout design.
I did heat embossing (sailboats), dry embossing (the top waves under the sailboats) and stenciling (bottom layer). Also kept it CAS and monochrome.

On back, a scrap of some pretty water-themed designer paper and a leftover strip of stenciling from the front.

Close-up to show the textures of the embossing and waterdrops.

And final view.
Thanks for the visit and have a great FriYay!
XOX

CHALLENGE LINK UPS for CARD:
Used a Dina Wakely Waves 6x9 stencil on the bottom layer.
Inspired by the blue oceans
Pirates of the Caribbean attractions
I have done both wet and dry: the sailboat image is heat embossed with clear powder.
And that is on a layer that was embossed with an inked waves embossing folder 
I have done both wet and dry: the sailboat image is heat embossed with clear powder.
And that is on a layer that was embossed with an inked waves embossing folder
I have both: the sailboat image is heat embossed with clear powder.
And that is on a layer that was embossed with an inked waves embossing folder 
Pearly Sparkles #94: For a Man or Boy
Media Used: Paper, Stamping ink, Embossing powder, Distress Oxide ink for stenciling and dry embossing, water droplet dots
Media Used: Paper, Stamping ink, Embossing powder, Distress Oxide ink for stenciling and dry embossing, water droplet dots
Sailing by Christopher Cross 1979
I like both but when I do a guy card, especially a CAS one, I keep it clean.

23 comments:

Cindy McMath said...

A beautiful cards with lots of wonderful details - thanks so much for playing this week!!

Alyson Mayo said...

Terrific masculine card in shades of blue!

Valerie-Jael said...

Wonderful card, Aimeslee, love the embossing and water drops, your waves are fantastic. Have a great day, hugs, Valerie

Vicky Hayes said...

Fabulous colours on this gorgeous card Aimeslee and all that movement too! Have a great weekend! Vicky x

My name is Erika. said...

I really like this piece. I like the blue; I like the water; I like the ship. Isn't it amazing how sometimes 1 color is so stunning? Hope the physical therapy is going well, and thanks for linking up to TIOT. That's a super old song you chose. Have a great weekend. hugs-Erika

Deann said...

Beautiful work Great job.

Donna Walls said...

Great image and background. I agree, this is a very handsome masculine card. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Funday and Inspiration Station Challenges. We hope you'll share again soon.
Donna xx
Paper Funday Challenges
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge
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AndrejaM said...

Beautiful card! You incorporated embossing technique very nicely. Thanks for playing at The Male Room challange.

Ginny said...

fab card, thanks for joining us at FnF :)

Lisa said...

Your 4x6 piece for Sunday Postcard Art's Vessels theme is stunning, and it indeed makes for a perfect focal image on a masculine card! The combination of heat embossing, dry embossing, and stenciling creates wonderful textures, and the monochrome color scheme adds a sophisticated touch. Leaving the sentiment off for now allows for flexibility in tailoring it to the recipient's taste. Great job on this artistic creation!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

WOW! Super design, texture, and stencilling, Aimes. A fabulous masculine card. What ever sentiment you add puny or serious will suit this design. Love it. x

Rika said...

Pretty vessels card!

ashok said...

Beautiful art

Chrissy said...

Fabulous masculine style card and I love the embossing and great image along with a great card design..

luv CHRISSYxx

Andree said...

A wonderful monochrome card. Great techniques, textures and visual interest.
Thank you for joining in with our April challenge "Anything Mixed Media Goes" at Creative Artiste Mixed Media. Good luck! x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

It's me again with my DT hat on, I still think this is a super design. Thank you so much for joining us in our Embossing challenge at The Male Room Good Luck and I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
Faith DT

Jolanda Johnstone said...

Great nautical card, Aimeslee. Love the monochrome blues, perfect for a fellow. Thanks for sharing your card with us at C4G this round. Cheers, Jolanda - DT

Dawn Phillips said...

I love the monochrome look you've got going. It's fabulous. Thanks for joining us at Cardz4guyz. Love Dawn x

Meggymay said...

A fantastic male themed card Aimeslee and a good song to connect to for the Tiot'a theme Thank you for sharing with us.
Yvonne

dj said...

Perfectly masculine in that blue!! Thanks for playing along with our "clean & simple" challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!!
Deb Horst, DT #C4G345

Anonymous said...

Great project! Thanks for being a part of Paper Funday challenge!

Ink Outside The Box With Diane said...

Wonderful card. Love the simple sketch, uses up that pattern paper we tend to collect. Thank you for playing with the All Occasion theme with the Krafty Chicks Challenge.
Diane - KCC DT

Beverley said...

Great masculine card. Thanks for joining in our challenge over at Crafty Calendar.
Bev x