Hello everyone,
a very Happy New year to all of you! There is a new game up at AAA Cards and we have a sketch for you to play with and an Optional twist of Winter Birthday. Also, It's Jane's Birthday today! Let's wish her a very Happy Birthday and a very happy, healthy and fulfilling year ahead.
Our challenge this fortnight is sponsored by Craftyscrappers and I am so thrilled to share this card with you today, as it's very close to my heart.
I have adored their stamps and I remember when last year I had a conversation with the owner of Craftyscrappers, Konica and I expressed how we don't have any stamps for the soldiers. Being a third generation soldier myself, you can guess how many cards I can make with such stamps! She was such a sweetheart, she released amazing designs featuring Army, Air force, Navy and Police force. You must check out that collection, I'll link it here.
I am using my new, Our brave brothers - Army , because my brave brother is in the Army 😎 for my card. And gave in a great amount of time to get the shine on my boots right!! I used to obsess about my shoes shine :D There were tricks to get that leather shine, put it in the hot sun with lot of wax then get your arm sore rubbing it off or use the soot from a candle.. ufff.. those Cadet days, when we just started wearing the uniform.. what pride we took just in our Boots shining :D
I used Copic markers for the boots and Waves stencil by CrafTangles for the background, to depict the sand dunes of our Western frontiers. The boot prints are so cool, aren't they?
We have the very talented and one of my favourite CAS artists as our guest today Milka Gubo. Don't forget to visit her to see her amazing take on the sketch and be inspired.
Thank you for stopping by, hope you like my card and will play along.
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Its an Awesome card Ishani ! Cannot decide what i i love more reading your posts or seeing your cards . I am always eager to know the thought process behind any card and yours are always very interesting ! Loved the use of stencil and those foot prints.
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the sketch and fabulous stamps
ReplyDeleteWow Ishani, I LOVE your take on the sketch. So unique and creative.
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome Ishani and so good to see something completely different. Thanks for the birthday wishes too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card for a service person.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative way to honor our service men and women. I love your stenciling and beautifully stamped boots. So pleased you joined us at CAS Stencil and STAMPlorations Stencil Challenges. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card Ishani - loving those boots and how you have got the wonderful shine on them - the bootprints are fabulous, and i love how you have created the 'sand dunes'.
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Maxine
A wonderful card Ishani - thanks for sharing with us at CAS Stencil. (Seeing those boots brought back memories of 'spit and polish' days with lots of making little circles for super shine and knife like creases in uniform jackets and trousers!)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good card and I love the copic colouring on your boots, they do have an excellent shine. Thanks for joining us at CAS Stencil xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a terrific birthday card! Your colouring and stencil use is perfect for the army theme. Thanks for linking up with us at Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, Ishani. :o) xx
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful design with your stenciling - your wonderfully colored soldiers boots and the foot prints! thanks for joining us in the CAS Stencil challenge this month! xx
ReplyDeleteGlad you got the stamps you needed. Love the camo - truly modern boots. Fabulous CAS (as always). Love to see your works of art in the STAMPlorations gallery, Ishani!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Your brother is sure to love it. I love the little boot prints. Thanks for sharing with STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design! Love the waves behind those shiny boots, thankyou for playing along at CAS Stencil and Seize the Birthday, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant design! Love those shiny boots and a great background. Great finish with the marks from the boot soles. Thanks for sharing at STAMPlorations for our Stencil Challenge.
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