Best Catch of Scribbles - A Masculine Card

So in the first card I made with the Best Catch Bundle, the poor fisherman wasn't having much luck - perhaps things are looking up with this card!

A masculine card featuring the fish from the Best Catch Bundle

There's not a lot to say - it's actually a very simple card.

The base card is Night of Navy to which I added a couple of rows of Swirly Scribbles cut from Granite Gray card.

I stamped the fish with Tuxedo Black ink and coloured it with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers before cutting it out with the coordinating die (which is actually very cool as it allows you to pop out the fins for more dimension).

I then used a ball tool and the Stampin' Pierce Mat to work the back of the fish in the same way I would for a flower petal.  It doesn't really show in the photo but it gives a dimensional effect to the fish.  I put some Stampin' Dimensionals in the hollow of the body and then adhered the beastie to the card front, tucking the tail under some of the scribbles.

I cut the small hook (part of the coordinating die set) twice; once in Silver Foil Sheet and once in Whisper White.  I coloured the white one with some Stampin' Blends, cut off the coloured part and glued it on top of the silver one.  I then adhered the hook to the card front.

The combination of labels came about from indecision!  I couldn't decide which version I liked best, so plonked them both on!  The greeting is stamped with Night of Navy ink.

I have a piece of Burlap Ribbon on my table that I cannibalise from time to time and I stripped off a little piece and added it to the card front.

Thank you for visiting.
'Til next time!
Stephanie

Product List - All supplies available for purchase in my online store

Best Catch Cling Bundle

$74.50

Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies

$45.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

$58.00

Stitched Labels Framelits Dies

$57.00

Frosted Bouquet Framelits Dies

$57.00

5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon

$12.25

Neutrals A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock

$14.75

Silver Foil Sheets

$7.00

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

$17.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

$13.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$6.00

Best Catch, The One That Got Away - A Masculine Card

I finally gave in and ordered this great masculine stamp set - Best Catch.  Whilst there are no fishermen in my immediate family, we know enough to make it a worthwhile purchase.

A masculine card with sponged background and dimensional fish

My box of goodies arrived this morning so this is my first play with it.

I tore some paper to make a mask and sponged the mountainous background to presumably a wide river or shallow lake.  The mountains are Highland Heather and Lemon Lime Twist.  Then I reversed the mask and sponged the reflection with Highland Heather.  I'll admit here, that I'm not very happy with my work - I was in a bit too much of a rush!  The reflection should be much closer to shore.

I then streakily (is that even a word?!) sponged on some Balmy Blue ink before adding the fisherman with black ink.  There's just a hint of Balmy Blue in the sky - I didn't reink the sponge but used what was left from sponging the water.  I added a few more streaks with Balmy Blue ink and a damp brush then attached the greeting.

I stamped the fish on a separate scrap of Whisper White card and watercoloured it with a variety of inks including Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade, Tranquil Tide and Coastal Cabana (I was aiming for a Rainbow Trout).  I could have used the coordinating die but decided to hand cut it.  I then used a ball tool on the back of the fish to create a full body and attached to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.

So now the poor fisherman is completely oblivious of the antics of the fish that is smarter than he is!

Thank you for visiting.
'Til next time!
Stephanie

Product List - All available for purchase in my online store.

Best Catch Cling Bundle

$74.50

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$61.00

Petals & More Thinlits Dies

$59.00

Tranquil Tide A4 Cardstock

$14.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

$6.00