Hello … bonjour! I’m popping in with another card for our current challenge at Time Out … our theme is Masculine … with an optional technique twist of using mixed media. Our definition of mixed media is an easy one … use stamps and ink plus two other elements that add texture and/or dimension. The twist is optional, so you can go without if you prefer … I did (again!) …
I used STAMPlorations images to stamp out a pattern across my one layer card, having drawn a couple of pencil lines as a guide for fitting all the retro shapes into the space. The colours came from an interiors image found on Pinterest when I searched for retro colour palettes (not my fave combo but it goes with the stamps!) … and the font of the Papertrey sentiment seemed to fit pretty well with the retro style. I Wink of Stella’d and Glossy Accented the squares in the open shapes to add some dimension, shimmer and shine. The ‘Birthday’ was also Wink of Stella’d … but try as I might I couldn’t capture it on camera. Here’s what I did manage to get …
Have you played along with us yet? We’d love it if you did! We’re sponsored by STAMPlorations this fortnight … the winner (as voted for by the DT) will receive a US$10 gift voucher … and there’ll be an ARTplorations stencil for a randomly drawn participant who uses the Mixed Media twist! All the details are over at the Time Out blog, along with plenty of delicious inspiration from our fabulous DT and from our wonderfully talented Guest Designer, Patti at Stationery Styles (who you really need to visit if you haven’t already … so much loveliness to enjoy!)
I’m playing along with these four challenges …
Addicted to Stamps & More – CAS
MFT Sketch – See Below … inspired by the DT, I stretched it a little and used the large ‘Birthday’ for my circular element
SSS Wednesday – Add Some Shimmer … sentiment and inner WoS’d/GA’d squares
The Paper Players #300 – A CAS Celebration … a birthday’s a celebration!
Thanks so much for coming by, your visits and comments are always a joy! Anita 🙂
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What a cool retro design, I thought it was one stamp! I have these stamps but haven’t thought of using them this way. You are so good at glossy accents. I still haven’t worked out using this properely. Have a good day x
This is awesome! What a cool way way to use that fab stamp set, your stamping is brilliant! I love the retro colours and design – you are soooo clever! xxx
Uber retro and uber funky!!
what a sweet CAS design…luv this! I am so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!
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Such cool texture. Love the card stock texture and the fabulous stamping!
I hope someone in the industry sees those glossy accented squares – I’d love a whole package, Anita!! LOve the retro color combo, my friend – what does that say about me? Wonderful card! xx =]
This card is fabulous, Anita – such a trendy and cool design! The Gloss Accent touch really adds interest to this lovely creation!
I really, really like the retro feel of the images. Such a great way to create a neat masculine card. Too bad the sparklies didn’t show up. I’ll bet it looks awesome. Those glossy accents sure look fab. The card doesn’t look really one layer, which is also a neat effect. Terrific work! 🙂 Hugs!
Perfect male colours and great stamping again! Hope you are having a sunny week! Hugs, Gerrina
You did a terrific job fitting in all those retro forms onto your card, Anita. It’s a great masculine color pallet and the added GA gave it some oomph.
Awesome retro design! You did a fabulous job combining shapes and the colors are so great for a masculine card.
Yep…the CAS graphicness of this stunning creation made my heart sing!!! Fabulous colors, nice sparkle & shine and a whole lot of white space….sigh….
Been busy playin’ in the yard (and loving every second of it) so have been MIA from blogland!
Fourth comment sorry to be behind. I don’t delete until I have commented guess I have been to busy with the blog hop. Thanks for commenting on the coffee cards. I like the use of the glossy accents which I thought were enamel dots. Have a great week. Not sure if I will be doing as I will be baby sitting. Look for note in the mail. 🤓 Barb
What a stylish retro card Anita. Love the CAS design and this would be so great for a guy!
THIS is a Masculine card Anita ! By the colors, by the layout and even in the design…some of the shapes make me think about portable phones (the long and thin shape). And as usual a chic and CAS card ! Bravo !
Love your retro card! Great colors. Your cards are always so inspiring.
fabulous design, anita!!
great design and super stamping Anita. The stamps do give such a fun retro feel to your image.
This is a fabulous masculine card Anita! I love these retro shapes and always love how you used them. Not my favorite color combos either, but it works with these retro shapes and adds to the masculinity. Love how you shimmer and shinned some of the shapes as well as glossy accented them. I am totally in love with this card and it just goes to show you that even if a color combo isn’t your favorite, the card can be! Hugs, Brenda
Loved this as soon as I saw it. Retro themes are some of my favorite. Thanks for joining in the 300th challenge at the Paper Players.
You are using my favorite STAMPlorations set here!!! LOVE it! Mine has been collecting dust, with all the new goodies I have been getting from them constantly….Thanks for the reminder!
Darn, I should have ordered that set when I placed my recent order at STAMPloration! I was looking at it… I adore the retro border you created with them! And the colors are perfect!
Perfect masculine card Anita!!
What a great idea to Wink and add Glossy Accent to the little squares to have them really stand out, Anita!!!!! I really love your retro style card and the colours are perfect for a masculine card!!!! Such a great ‘Birthday’ stamp – great font!!!! A lovely card, my friend!!!!
Have a great day!!!
Hugz
This is such a fabulous masculine card, Anita! So clever to use these geometric shapes and I love the retro colors! I also love how you “Wink of Stella’d and Glossy Accented” the squares, too…so clever!
Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at ATSM!
This card has such a fun, retro feel, Anita! I love the colors and your use of glossy accents. Thanks for joining our 300th celebration at The Paper Players!
I love your graphic design…..very cool! So glad you joined the celebration at the Paper Players!
Fantastic masculine design and colours Anita. Love the glossy accents that add depth and shine. xx
Love those funky retro shapes and the perfect guy colour palette!!
Oooo, love this, Anita. What is the name of the stamp set? I love what you did with it. Thanks for playing along at ATSM.
Fabulous, retro look you’ve created – I feel like I’ve gone back in time to the 70’s, complete with flares and mini!
I absolutely adore this. So retro and fun. I have this set, and I think that your card is my favorite card EVER that I have seen made with it. Pinning to CASE you, my friend.
LOVE your “retro” card,fab design and CAS perfection…thank you for joining us at ATSM…Željka
So retro! Looks great with the masculine colours 🙂
Yes, yes and more yes. Love your pattern, your colors and that sentiment tops the pattern perfectly.
Retro, artsy, graphic and masculine marvelous! Oh yes…and enabling, because this set is going straight to my STAMPlorations cart! Another brilliant creation…
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Love everything about this card Anita, colours and pattern are great 🙂
I’m getting lost for words… how do you do it!? Retro masculine perfection!