Sunday, 24 March 2013

Guitar Man

It's my brother-in-law's birthday today and this is the card I've made for him.  Something completely different and not a rose in sight.



The inspiration for this card came from this blog post by Deborah Wright and it was adapted to make a 21cm x21cm card.  Although as many Spellbinders dies as possible were used to make the parts for the guitar the body shape still had to be cut freehand and this is one of my crafting hates.  I have to confess that this was the second attempt.  After cutting the edge Stampin' up's crumb cake ink was sponged over it to add depth but mainly to camouflage the raw uneven edge.  Thick gold thread and gold brads were used for the strings and pegs of the guitar.


After completing the freehand cutting and camouflage another risky operation took place by adding a peel off sentiment.  Attaching peel off sentiments is a tricky business and I never seem to get the wording straight. The verse on the inside was created on the computer, printed on light weight cream parchment paper so that the music score still showed through and framed using Spellbinders nestabilities and grand nestabilities circle dies.


The grungy sheet music backing paper was a free download from Free Vintage Digital Stamps.  Unfortunately it had to be further distressed after a drop of water landed on the paper and created a big yellow blob where the ink had spread.  Further yellow blobs were added by splattering water on to the paper.  The card was then put away safely until it needed to be posted.

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19 comments:

  1. lou1424 March 2013 at 03:56

    Wow!!! How unique and clever, what a great card. I love it. Great shape and design lovely elements too. Thank you for entering in Creative Card Crew challenge.
    Lou DT.

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  2. Unknown24 March 2013 at 07:35

    Cool masculine card! Thank you for joining us this week at Love to Create Challenge Blog.
    Ruza, LTC DT

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  3. Cat's sCrap24 March 2013 at 10:09

    Absolutely fantastic ! Wonderful card. Original shape. Well-kept work. The inside is also magnificent as the outside. Fabulous design. Bravo ! I like !

    Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week.

    Hugs from France.
    Catherine.

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  4. mixamatoasties24 March 2013 at 10:38

    Fab!

    Thanks for sharing at Love To Create this week.

    Susan

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  5. Jenn Bedient24 March 2013 at 10:46

    What an awesome masculine card! Love the shape and all the details. Great job! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Creative card Crew. Hope you have a fabulous day!

    - Jenn DT

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  6. Wishcraft24 March 2013 at 11:49

    Ooh what a clever design, this is fabulous! Hugs, Lisa x

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  7. Leanne24 March 2013 at 12:28

    Thank you for joining our Circle Challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks!

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  8. coops24 March 2013 at 15:10

    stunning male card liz.the guitar design is brilliant :D

    xx coops xx

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  9. amanda phillips24 March 2013 at 17:36

    Thank you so much for sharing your creation with us over at love to create challenges.
    Amanda LTCDT

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  10. Tamie24 March 2013 at 22:59

    Oooo awesome music paper and the way you made that guitar is fabulous. The perfect card for any music lover. Love how you used all of those fantastic circles too. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing inspiration with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.

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  11. debby400025 March 2013 at 00:48

    What a fabulous, clever card.
    luv
    Debby

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  12. loz25 March 2013 at 04:31

    WOW!! This is Fabulous Liz. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  13. Anonymous25 March 2013 at 10:41

    your cards are really cool! - vivian

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  14. Nena311025 March 2013 at 12:57

    Your work is so lovely, I like this card, I can play music on it :)
    Greetings from Belgrade.

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  15. Sandy27 March 2013 at 06:42

    Fabulous guitar card, lots of work put into this lovely creation. Thanks for linking up with Make It Monday this week.
    Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  16. Dwie lewe rączki27 March 2013 at 13:04

    Such a beautiful card.Great idea and beautiful colors. Thanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew.
    Hugs Yvonne

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  17. Pia S28 March 2013 at 14:03

    What a clever design - perfect for a man who loves music! Cool! I spotted your card on MIM.

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  18. coldwaters230 March 2013 at 12:04

    Oh wowzer this is awesome what a brilliant card design this is superb I love it, thank you for joining our challenge at OLLCB
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  19. Julia30 March 2013 at 20:15

    I saw your beautiful creation on Make It Monday and had to visit and take a closer look. Gorgeous! TFS!

    My entries are: #4, #207, #213, and #236.

    I would love to have you visit my blogs: Paper and Scraps Creations by Julia and My Art... Healing The Soul.

    Hugs,

    Julia

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