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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Need for Speed {PP146}

Happy Sunday, peeps...I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!  Today, the incredibly talented Ann has a Clean-and-Simple challenge for us at The Paper Players...


a masculine Clean-and-Simple challenge!  This is a great challenge because, in my opinion, masculine cards should be fairly clean and simple.  Generally speaking, guys don't like a lot of fussy stuff on their cards so CAS is just perfect.  I had an idea of what I wanted to do and found the perfect sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch:

 And here's what I did with it:

So, this might not be as "clean" as a true CAS card but there's no way that 4x4 would make anything "clean", right?!  So I added a little dirt, mud and road splatter courtesy of my Color Spritzer, ink splatter stamp and some sponging. 
The Chevron embossing folder makes the perfect tire tracks and I thought the Basic Gray Washi Tape looked a bit like road stripes or maybe rumble strips!!  What do you think of that new color?  That's Smoky Slate making it's debut with the new catalog starting May 31st.  Isn't it pretty?  Oh, sorry this is a guy card....it's, um, handsome isn't it?!
I used it on the inside too...stamping the four wheeler from Need for Speed (retiring soon--get it before it's gone!) and adding some more "dirt" with the Color Spritzer (retiring soon too, geesh!).  But, what is not retiring is our awesome Design Team.  Check out their amazing masculine projects over at The Paper Players and then come join us!  Just be sure to link up before the challenge ends on Friday, May 24th at Noon (PDT).  Thanks for stopping by!
 
The Paper Players Design Team

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Supplies
Stamps: Need for Speed; Hey There (Paper Pumpkin); Delightful Dozen 
Ink: Smoky Slate (available 5/31/13); Versamark; Jet Black Stazon
Paper: Smoky Slate (available 5/31/13), Basic Black, Whisper White, Vellum CS
Extras: Chevron embossing folder; color spritzer; basic black stampin' write marker; 2.5" circle punch; Epic Day washi tape; 1.25" square punch

13 comments:

Wendie Waldman said...

What a great card. I know a lot of guys who would love it.

Anonymous said...

Wow !What a fabby card Nance-what guy wouldn't want to recieve this ! Such a clever design-and just as smart on the inside as on the outside :)
Nessa xx

Marisa said...

Totally fabulous card, Nance!!! Love it! Perfect for any guy :)

stampwithsandy said...

Very cool card, Nance! Love the tire tracks and mud and splatter! Hugs :) Sandy

Amy O said...

I love this, Nance! I love all of the splatters and the washi tape. Very masculine!

donna mikasa said...

Both cards are great! I love how the dynamics of the design changed with the direction of the cars! Thanks for joining us at CAS(E) this Sketch!

LeAnne said...

LOL, that new color IS handsome! What a perfect CAS guy card! I love your washi tape strips....adds to that feeling of movement! Someone will love getting this card!!!

Linda Callahan said...

Fantastic off road delight! The chevron embossing is perfect - and the splatters are essential!

Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.net said...

Nance how cool is that! Love your auto raceway! The embossing folder and washi tape really go together well! hugs.

Nancy said...

Oh, I'm likin' the new color smokey slate it's perfect for this roadway. Love the chevron effect for tire tracks, great "guy" card. The inside doesn't disappoint either!
Luv,
Mom

Justin said...

Love your masculine card! You definitely need a little dirt on! :-)

Unknown said...

Fabulous card! Love your layout and the colors.

Bonnie said...

Very handsome card! Love that new gray!