Thursday, July 12, 2012

Trucking Along

Thought I'd share a quick birthday card using the sketch from Simply Stampin Challenge The image is from Countryside (SU) and  sentiment from Watercolor Trio (also SU).  Pretty CAS as I feel guys just don't like a lot of foo-foo on their cards.  I DID color the truck this time (ugh!)......last time I think I just colored the apples but decided to give it a go on coloring this time.  Yikes - a lot more practice is needed I'm afraid! I colored it with Prisma's - and it's a little like a work of art - if you stand really far back from it, it actually looks pretty good! LOL!



I'll enter this in the challenges at not only Simply Stampin Challenge for the sketch, but also Cards For Men (Happy Birthday) and Creative Mondays (cards for men).

Thanks for stopping by.............and yes, I know I'm WAY overdue for a Funny Friday - so stay tuned and I'll be back in the morning with that!!!

30 comments:

Bonnie said...

Great job on the truck! It looks like art from where I'm sitting! You've picked perfect papers and I love the twine.

Shelly Schmidt said...

Great coloring- love the truck image. The DSP is perfect-and I have some so I know what to do with it now!!!

Marilyn said...

Great guy card Lynn! Love the foo-foo expression too. That is a great image, fab colouring and I like the papers.

Tammy said...

Fantastic job on the coloring Lynn! Love your card, it's a perfect masculine one!

Kathy and Lucky said...

Your card looks fine and your coloring is prefect, we are our worst critics. Love this with the blue and CAS, that is my comfy area :) The papers you used with the red is perfect for a guy!

MiamiKel said...

This is perfect in every way - lovely job, Lynn! I love the design, the beautiful soft coloring and the twine is a wonderful touch! x0x0

McCrafty's Cards said...

Brilliant card Lynn, I love the truck the papers and the twine
Kevin xx

Linda Simpson said...

Gorgeous layout and lovely papers. I love the truck it is fab with great colouring too.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Lynn McAuley said...

Great papers and layout for your truck load of apples!! What a fabulous masculine birthday design, Lynn!

Melissa said...

This is a fabulous masculine card and I agree with you...no little extras for the guys. They don't appreciate that kind of thing! LOL!

Carol L said...

I really like this one with that old blue truck! Great coloring and dsp, and I agree with you about the foo-foo! Not required for guys :)

Donna Hanley said...

Lynn, I don't think you need more practice. I think the coloring on your whole image is terrific. Love your papers also. Have a wonderful evening.

Karen said...

Lynn, great card and I don't think you need to practice water colouring. The truck looks wonderful and so do the apples. I am sure the male recipient will be honoured with your card. Love the simplicity of your card.

Sandra DeFalco said...

Great card for a guy!!
Sandi ♥

NanaConnie said...

It's terrific, Lynn. I still say nobody does CAS guy cards better than you! That doesn't mean I'm going to give up on taking that title away from you. :-D Hugs, my friend.

Shannon White said...

LOL You are just too Funny Lynn! It's a work of art even if you stand real close to it too! I know cause I put my nose up to the computer screen just to make sure! LOL 8-)
This is a Wonderful Guy card! Just Super Lady! Love the Old truck image! Just Fabulous! This one is getting pinned to my Great Masculine Cards board! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Becky said...

I love images of old trucks, I dont know why :). And this is a beauty.

kiwimeskreations said...

Great solid looking masculine card Lynn. And the paint job on the truck is just right for a beat up 'ole ute.
Blessings
Maxine

Sharon said...

From this angle, your truck looks pretty ok to me Lynn. Just love it. The colouring looks fabulous. Yeah... I need to see a Funny Friday card, will pop by later. hugs Sharon x

Vicky Hayes said...

I think it looks great Lynn - things don't need to look airbrushed to look good and your truck looks like a colour sketch. By the way I love the word 'foo-foo' - that's definitely going into the Vicky Hayes special dictionary!

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

What are you talking about? THis is colored great!!! Love your grass and I can see the darker shaded areas!!

Nice job :)

Anne Temple said...

Wow, your coloring on the truck is fantastic! Love your paper choices too. Wonderful card for a guy.

Ruth M said...

This is a great masculine card - and your colouring is fabulous!
Thanks so much for joining us at Simply Stampin' and I hope we see you playing along with us again soon!
Ruth x

Amanda Burditt said...

This is really lovely! A nice rustic card using the sketch! Thanks for joining in the SSC! xx

Joan Ervin said...

This is such a great guy card...what man doesn't love a blue pickup!!!

Margaret said...

Fabulous job on the coloring of the truck. Looks real retro! Great job on the challenge.

Karen Howard said...

Wowsers, this is fantastic Lynn!

Erum Tasneem said...

what a fabulous colouring job! love the papers you have used.

Margaret said...

LOL! Standing really far back from it-you are so silly! This is awesome from where I'm sitting and I'm pretty close to the screen!!
Love the twine and the papers with your fabulously colored image!! You rocked the man card once again!!

Laura said...

Hi Lynn, I saw this card on pinterest and just had to stop and take a peek. Love it!! I did a card with this image But I love yours way better. I should of added some red CS like you did. Great Job. TFS