Wednesday, June 01, 2011

The Tim Holtz Way


It's Fathers Day card or a Male card at Simon Says Stamps Challenge and the Team are showcasing Tim Holtz. I so admire all things Tim and all of those who produce such wonderful creations it just that I'm not one of them. There are aspects of my card I love. I used the fabulous Wild West set from Simon Says Stamps, only trouble was I wanted to use them all.I made the middle mat using distress inkpads and then I used the Gridlock embossing folder



After all the stress of making the first card I then decided to make a CAS, this is where this set comes into it own. Although I now wish I moved the ribbon a bit farther in but then the sentiment box would be too near the cowboys head. I had some Hero Arts pearls in brown I used to balance the white space.
Now don't forget we have a fabulous prize and its not necessary to use Tim Holtz to win it.

35 comments:

cheryl said...

oh love this hun that is one,great stamp hugs cheryl xx

Andrea said...

Hi Debby,
what a different card is this
this one is nice
sorry but I like the card you usual make more beautiful
hugs andrea

Liza said...

Two fab "wild west" card Debby.

Liza x

Sara H said...

That´s a really cool card for a men! Love the stamp :)

pinky said...

Wow both cards are definitely cool and manly, just love the theme.

coops said...

stunning male cards debby,.i love the fantastic image :D

xx coops xx

NGCARDS said...

Two fantastic cards hun xxx

Doreen said...

What a fabulous male card this is.xxx

Tracey said...

These are fabulous Debby, just shows you what different looks you can get using the same stamps!
Hope you're having a great week :)
Hugs
Tracey
xx

D K Crafts said...

Hi Debby. Two great male cards. Love the images, reminds me of the old western movies. Donna

Trudy said...

Hi Debby
What a stunning cards, and the colours are beautiful.
Hugs Trudy

Chris said...

Love your take on the Tim Holtz style Debby and that's such a gorgeous set of stamps too. Hope you're well, hugs, Chris x

Brenda Brown said...

Fabulous cards Debby and I just love your Tim card - brilliantly designed and made.
Enjoy the rest of the week.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

Mephisto said...

HI,
fantastic creations hun! Fab idea :-)

Hugs
Domi

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Love these cards - that is such a great image. I REALLY like the Wild West font... might have to see if I can find something like that.
Caroline xxx

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards Debby :-) The first one is fabulous ,,, all the details and colours are lovely but I must admit ,, I REALLY like the CAS one ,,, really simple and stunning :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Bella´s Bastelecke said...

Gorgeous card ...I like the sweet image and the papers.....

Hugs
Judith

Anonymous said...

Fab male cards Debby, great images!
Helen x

heidy said...

Wow Debby,they're both stunning I really love the cas one!
Hugs Heidy

Stamps and Paper said...

Great cards Debby.

Anne

Shelly said...

HI Debby! Your cards are fab, I love the cowboy stamp, very different! Shelly x

Deb said...

wow, this is fabulous Debby, so love that Wild west set, what perfect masculine cards!
Happy Crafting, Debxx

amanda stokes said...

Two great cards Debby,love the paper in the first and the simplicity of the second,great image
Have a lovely evening :) xx

Mina said...

oh wow Debby I love that amazing stamp...shows how versatile it is with two totally different cards
Mina xxx

Unknown said...

Wowzer Debby, these are awesome, love the second one. It is so different and that you used different coloured ink is fantastic. Really love it xx

Janet said...

Different from your usual style Debby but fab all the same! x

Melodie said...

Fabolous cards, the stamp is really great.
Hugs
Melodie

XxJULESxX said...

wow brill cards Debby!!

Heather said...

Both fabulous cards Debby, love them both but the first one I fell in love with. Your colour combinations is brilliant - so unusual and the sentiment pullis it all together brilliantly.
Tee-hee - know what you mean about the TH sets - I do use 'em all and end up with at least 4 cards and ink up to my eyebrows!!
hugs
Heather xx

Tasha said...

I dont know Debby i think you are one of them, i love the top card it has such a cool retro feel and so rodeo! Love it
love tasha xx

Anita said...

Wonderful male cards but I like the one who's clean and simple the best ;)!
xoxo Anita

coldwaters2 said...

Both are brilliant Debby I have always loved the Wild West and the images are just right, two great make cards.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Mandy said...

Oh Debby you so CAN make wonderful creations with all things Tim you fibber lol. These are both stunning hun
hugs Mandy xx

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

The layering is just phenomenal! I’m loving the color combo and the papers you used are awesome! Great for a special guy!!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Juls said...

gorgeous! Love the fabulous vintage style to these cards!!! Hugs Juls