Sunday 13 March 2011

Brown Eyed Girl - SS 145

A theme of 'brown' set by Hels today at Sunday Stampers and I had a chance to use some of my new Timmy H stamps - I made a card, although I didn't know I was making a card till I finished the middle bit!

I started with a square from the Lost and Found stack but used a gesso wash to lighten the colour a bit before stamping the main image bottom left (from the Tim plate World Traveller (I was watching Prof Brian Cox on Something for the Weekend as I started this... space travel was on my mind!)
"not all who wander" is from the same set, stamped on a scrap and 3d foamed to the base, giving the mini car (the TSV special) something to drive along!
Mini brolly man caused me some problems - good job I tested him on a scrap - I only had it upside down on the mount and got a big black blob...
Close up of some details. (not that my camera lets me get very close!)
Found a sheet of 8x8 brown paper stock (craftwork cards) to fit to an 8x8 card and edged it with tissue tape all round.
Brushed some walnut stain DI round the base work before attaching it to the big card.
Philosophy tag and game spinner to finish.











bottom left - 'enjoy the journey' from the tsv special, a great mini version  - on a scrap of tag left from something!

bottom right.


This will go in my box ready for when I need a 'man card'!
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17 comments:

  1. Minxy13 March 2011 at 16:33

    It's lovely Helen, actually gives the illusion of a frame even though its flat :D

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  2. Hels Sheridan13 March 2011 at 16:49

    fabbylicious Helen.... I missed the Prof - didn't know he was on that show... shall have to see if I can find it on iPlayer! Thanks for joining in with the Sunday sTamper x

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  3. Dolly Daydreams13 March 2011 at 16:56

    Like your card a lot , and the phrase is perfect for the image. Marie

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  4. Angie13 March 2011 at 17:11

    Love that card ...a fantastic 'man card'

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  5. flutterbycrafter13 March 2011 at 17:23

    Gorgeous man card, love all the stamping, it looks like it's a shadow box, lovely effect. xx

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  6. Netty13 March 2011 at 17:42

    This is terrific and it does look more like a box, such a great 3D effect. Loving your new stamps Helen and love your design. Annette x

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  7. Lesley Edmonds13 March 2011 at 18:21

    Images and sentiments work together really well. Great card for a man.

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  8. Gillian ....13 March 2011 at 18:21

    It's great how the Tissue Tape give the illusion of a shadow box, love all the Timmy elements:)

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  9. Sue13 March 2011 at 19:35

    This is a fab card (I thought it was a box too lol) I didn't go for the TSV, but seeing your stamps I wish I had. I can see that I need more tissue tape too, yours looks brilliant x

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  10. Anonymous13 March 2011 at 20:35

    Great card Helen! Love the TT border! Looking forward to more of the Proff Brian tonight! x

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  11. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans13 March 2011 at 22:36

    Great masculine card and the tissue tape around the edges is very effective. Great combination of images. Tracy Evans x

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  12. Lori13 March 2011 at 23:51

    Love this Helen! As brown is my fave color, I'm loving this challenge already! Your card is wonderful, love all the new stamps! lol!

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  13. Carola Bartz14 March 2011 at 04:52

    Fabulous, Helen, what a great way to use those stamps.

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  14. Elaine15 March 2011 at 14:22

    Lovely card - really like the combination of images!!

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  15. Lynn Stevens15 March 2011 at 16:46

    You do Tim proud, Great use of stamps and Brown. Mount it on a canvas and its instant art!
    Hugs Lynn

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  16. Maggie17 March 2011 at 14:31

    Great card love all the details and my fav stamp of all Tim's so far!

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  17. Anne Jagger18 March 2011 at 05:32

    Love your card. The faux shadow box effect is great. x

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