The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Boys to Men

It's time for another challenge from The Sisterhood of Crafters.  It's a biweekly challenge and so much fun.  I do hope you'll come join us and share your creativity.

So, let's get on with this week's new challenge.  Hosting this week is Terri and she has us thinking about the boys and men in our lives.   So, whether it's a son, grandson, grandfather, uncle, nephew or a friend, masculine cards are the ticket.

You know I just had to play with those Distress Oxide inks again.  The background was done using a paint brush to apply the colors.  I just kept adding layers until I had just the look I wanted.  One thing to remember, though, is to dry each layer of color as you go so you don't wind up with a muddy background.  That is the voice of experience talking even after watching Tim's video.  Some lessons just have to be learned the hard way.

Stamp Sets:  Colorful Seasons, In the Meadow ( Images (C) Stampin' Up!); Distress Oxide Inks:  Faded Jeans, Peeled Paint, Wilted Violet, Worn Lipstick (Tim Holtz); Inks:  Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Soft Suede (Stampin' Up!); Other:  Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies (Stampin' Up!)

For all the challenge details and to share your project at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge, click the image below.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha