Altenew Academy - For The Guys

Do you have a hard time coming up with ideas for masculine cards, well I do?

I must admit that I've loved this stamp set from Altenew, the first time I saw it.

Love You So Mush 

When I first saw the set I pondered over it having a difficult time envisioning making a card with the stamp set.  I loved the images and the sentiments were great.  Finally I made the purchase and I'm so happy I did.  I can see the mushrooms stamped in many different color combos, but I decided to keep them neutral for this masculine card.  

I also love using black on my cards to make the images 'Pop'. 

(helps with the masculine theme)

I started my project using the wood grain background

Wood Pallet Background

Using Versa Mark Ink and white embossing powder, I created a background on light kraft paper.

I stamped several mushrooms and stems which I admit are so cool.  

I can't wait to use this stamp many more times.

Adding a focal point for the mushrooms, I cut out a circle in the center of the woodgrain panel.  The composition called for rounding the corners on the base panel, which also placed an emphasis on the black background panel.

I also placed a black edge on the sentiment panel using my black Altenew ink pad.

Hopefully you will be inspired like me to select a stamp set that continues to call your name, even if you can't quite figure out why.  

Trust me, you'll be happy you did.  

Thanks for visiting.

Blessings,

Nancy

Altenew Stamp & Die - Love You So Mush

Altenew Stamp - Wood Pallet Background

Altenew Inks - Parrot, Moon Rock, Firebrick, Forest Glades, Sunkissed, Frayed Leaf, Black Permanent

Spellbinders Circle Stack set

WeR Memory Corner Rounder