Tuesday, August 7, 2012

I Brake for Cowboy Boots


Hi, Braker Fans. Sorry I missed posting last week but it was a hectic one and I was on vacation too. Now I need a vacation after my vacation…LOL My DT card this week is all about my lifestyle lately. My DH and I adopted 2 Mustangs from the BLM a couple weeks ago and they were delivered last Thursday. I had so much shopping to do to get ready for them. We had to get tack, hay, a new gate for the corral, bedding, etc. I was so tired every night. Sorry to say though I hardly got a chance to sit in my craft studio all week which was part of my plan.

Anyhoo…on to my card. I used this sweet stamp called “Cowboy Boots” from the IBFS store and since I’m a country lover it’s a perfect stamp for me. I love my boots and hats and they are not always for looks, they are for working. They truly have a purpose if you live in the country.
I saw an adorable red cowboy hat at Murdoch’s in the children’s section and I thought it was the sweetest thing. So it inspired me to color my hat red. And I added a little Light Blue Viva Décor to the feather icon to make it look like a Turquoise stone.
I used Bazzill cardstock for my base and mating. My DPs are from My Mind’s Eye, Sunshine collection. I distressed around my image and DP panels with Walnut Stain and jute twine was wrapped around the card several times and tied in a bow. I finished it with a few Prima flowers and pearls.
These are the Copics I used to color my image.

Supplies:
Cardstock – Bazzill
Designer Papers – My Mind’s Eye
Distress Ink – Ranger
Pearls/Gems – Recollections; Viva Décor
Flowers – Prima

I'm entering this card in the Make It Monday - Linky Party challenge.

You can get this stamp at I Brake for Stamps online store. Use my coupon code SAVE10CATHY for 10% off your purchase.

Hugz,

17 comments:

Christina C. said...

This is gorgeous.....love this fabulous western image, especially the red hat!!!! The addition of the twine fits perfectly with the theme...gorgeous papers. I like the walnut stain on the edges...nice touch!

angelwhispers said...

Sounds like you really do need another holiday Cathy but I bet you so enjoyed it especially on Thursday when they arrived hope you are enjoying them!!!!

Beautiful card as always and just love your colour choice just perfect! Chanelle xxxx

Carla S. said...

Your card is gorgeous, Cathy! I love the papers and the great image! You've colored it wonderfully! Congrats on your two new horses!

Country Mouse said...

Stunning card!!! I love the color combo, and that image is awesome. We live out in the country so in the fall I live in boots and jeans! So I can really relate!!:)
audrey

Pia S said...

What a great card for a man! I love the colorful design, and it's a really fab image. The vintage looking paper is such a perefect detail on this card.

Rachel said...

Love this card! Great colours! Saw you on Make it Monday. Wedgie xxx

Pysselbus said...

Stunning, stunning, stunning Cathy!! I'm so glad you found some crafting time... This is fantastic!! I hope you are enjoying your time with those new horses as well... :-)

Hugs
Linda

In paper heaven said...

saw your card on MIM. Perfect designer paper and wonderful job on coloring your image.

Anonymous said...

Very creative, love it!
Hugs Julie P

Ann Marie Governale said...

I am a follower so I got this post in my email and did see it on MIM as well.. what a great card.. love the colors and the whole card design...enjoy your new mustangs.. maybe post a pic for us! xxx Ann Marie

Joey said...

Cathy this is amazing! love the boldness of colour in this design, saw you over on mim. Joey #201 x

Janis Lewis said...

Okay, this is freakin' awesome! I have to send a link to this to my Texas friend whose husband is a cowboy. She'd love this. Spotted you on Make It Monday.
:) Janis
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Ivonne said...

Hi Cathy! LOVE your card, Love the papers and the color combo. The image is perfectly colored, those boots look so real. I just love it. Hugs, Ivonne

Elizabeth said...

Such a cool card, cathy Lee! Love your coloring and the design! Hugs, Elizabeth xx

Judy Biggerstaff said...

So cute, love the boots.

Unknown said...

Awesome, awesome card!!!

LeslieT said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I've fallen behind on my posts so I'm trying to catch up. I really like this! That "stone" on the hat really looks good!
Hugs,
Leslie
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