a great way to get inspiration is to participate in a card swap
nothing like making a card for a purpose and then swapping them and then getting more that are similar to get the old mojo going.
each month i participate in a card swap
with some mummy friends of mine over at essential baby
each month sally gives us a challenge to do
this month was quite tricky and i have to say i failed epically at it lol
but i do have 6 cards to swap that are easel cards
why i didnot follow therules i don't know
i think i got an idea in my head and just went with it...silly moo that i am!
anyways here is my take on the masculine card
i went hunting on the www for retro clip art
(decided to do something a little different than stamping)
and found this little gem
teamed with some awfully plaid paper
and retro man card here we come
...i think....
it does need more embellishments
maybe a jumbo brad or something
but my deadline had come
so maybe next time i'll have more of a play
my second swap is also an easel card
this time i used the bird punch from stampin up
it is such a great punch
check out what valita does with it
hope my swapees like what they are getting!
cheers ears!
