Fusion #2

It's Fusion time! If you're not familiar with this new challenge, it's a great concept. First of all, everyone can vote on their three favorite projects, and secondly, you have a choice to use the sketch for inspiration, or the photo, or combine the two. I opted to do the "fusion" this time around. Here's a look at the inspiration behind this project:

I embossed some smoky shadow strips with lime embossing powder using some geometric background stamps. I thought the patterns and color scheme were great for a "man card", and my hubby's big 4-0 happens to be this month, so I threw in a soccer ball and some die cut numbers to personalize it for him. It's hard to see in the pic, but the ball and numbers are popped up to help them stand out amid the strong patterns and colors.

I'm pretty stoked about this card. I tend to struggle with ideas for guy friendly cards, but this one came together pretty easily, and I think my husband will love it. (He didn't appreciate the card I posted for Fusion last week. Apparently, "Black and flowers don't go together, unless it's for a funeral or something." I guess he's some kind of design expert now?! Too funny).

Backyard update: not good! The snowbank grew again today. I think it's back to 10 ft. deep again. Mother Nature is officially in my bad books.

Thanks for stopping by,
T

Supplies
PTI: white, smoky shadow and chartreuse cs, happy harlequins, think big favorites, smoky shadow ink
Other: Martha Stewart background set, Cuttlebug number dies, Versamark ink, leaf Zing embossing powder, Michael's dollar bin soccer ball stamp, SU 1 3/8" circle punch, Scotch foam tape