Dynamic Duos #41

It's time for another Dynamic Duos challenge, and we're creating with Island Indigo & Pool Party this week.  I was pretty sure I would do a masculine type of card (something I'm needing!) with these colours, and knew that I had these great papers from the now-retired "Cruisin'" paper pack.  I also pulled out a stamp set from a few years back that works well for guy cards - "Retro Tech".

And on the inside:

You can't really tell in the photo, but I overstamped the phone image with Versamark ink, and then embossed it with clear embossing powder, so the phone is quite "slick".  We would love to have you join us at Dynamic Duos this week, details are over on the DD blog.  You'll see some fun inspiration by the design team either on the blog, or their links are listed on my sidebar.  If you don't have the exact colours, just use something similar.  Neutrals are welcome, but otherwise you must use just our two colours!

 

Patterned papers are Cruisin'; Cardstock is Black, Twilight & White Daisy; Stamp sets are Retro Tech, Simple Stitches & Just a Number; Ink is Black; Clear buttons & twilight accents - all Close To My Heart.

Inspired By #20 & the April SFYTT

I'm so glad to be playing with the Inspired By challenge this week... I've taken a bit of a break from challenges lately to accomplish other commitments, so it's good to be back in the saddle again.  I was inspired by the globes in Laurel's photo this week... and pulled out my new Cruisin' papers to make a Father's Day card.  I've used the April Sketch For You To Try for my layout:

Here was our inspiration photo:

Patterned papers are Cruisin'; Cardstock is Black, Cranberry & White Daisy; Stamp set is Just Like You; Inks are Cranberry & Grey Flannel; Cranberry Waxy Flax; Pewter brads - all CTMH.  Spellbinder's Die.

Guy cards

The final two cards for my class were to be guy cards... so I've used both new & older papers and some fun die cuts.  First is my Sasparilla version:

And the new Cruisin' version:

Patterned papers are Cruisin, Sasparilla; Cardstock is Black, Colonial White, Barn Red, Desert Sand, Twilight; Stamp sets are Happy Birthday; Twill ribbon; Inks are Barn Red & Juniper; - all CTMH.  Star dies, Taylored Expressions.