Flourishes Bring Back Beautiful BBB23!

Welcome to another month of Flourishes Bring Back Beautiful Challenge! (BBB23)! This month is all about The Beauty of a Rainbow! Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet -- combine all and you have
the colors of the rainbow! For this challenge, show us how you can combine at least three of those hues to celebrate The Beauty of a Rainbow on your card or creation! Remember, too, that while we spotlight three true beauties winners per challenge, our FAVORITE entry this month will also be asked if they would like to join the team for the August Challenge!

For my card today I chosen to go all guy with the colors of the rainbow. Muted earth tones in hues of golds, greens, blues, and a touch of red. With Father's Day just around the corner, I am in need of a few cards. I am using Flourishes Guiding Light stamp set.

I used Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock. I used the lighthouse image stamped with Memento Tuxedo black. I inked the main sentiment with some navy ink. The Happy Father's Day was inked with Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink. I ink disressed the edges with Ranger Brushed Corduroy ink. I layered the focal image with a Spellbinder's die. I added textured to it using one of the newly released Spellbinder's M Bossabilities folders for a more rugged distressed look around the edges since you cannot actually see the pattern itself.

I finished the card with some sewing machine stitches, paper distressing, and Linen Burlap knot topped with an oxidized antique gold button crest from my stash for a more manly effect.

I use Ranger Ink Blending tool, replacement foam, and Ranger inks to slightly ink distress the edges of all my card stock and designer papers. I also use Scor tape as my main paper adhesive. Love this stuff.

As always thanks so much for stopping by! Make sure to check out all the other beautiful creations from the Bring Back Beautiful Designers!

Betty Wright (you are here)!
Claudia Rosa
Iwona Palmountain
Kathy Jones
Linda Duke

Betty

I am playing along with a few other blog challenges!

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge: Beach Scene photo inspiration

Simon Says Stamp and Show: Texture

The Stamp Man: For a Man!

Make it Monday: Always Anything Goes

Pile it On: Put a button on Father's Day
Pattie's Creations: Father's Day/Guy card
Lexi's Creations: For the Men in our Lives

30 comments

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AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 9:12 AM
I dont usual comment, but that was a great post. cheers!
MichelleJune 4, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Hi Betty

Absolutely magnificent masculine card. I love the burlap and button combo. Just a fabulous layout over all.

Thank you for sharing with us at Make It Monday this week.

Michelle :o)
NancyDJune 4, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Beautiful card, Betty and a wonderful sentiment. Saw you on MIM. NancyD
Lisa MincklerJune 4, 2012 at 10:06 AM
I never would have thought that rainbow colors could look so smashing on a masculine card. I really love the creative way you've completed this task. Your card is stunning!

Thank you so much for taking the time to link up your talent and creative ideas with us at Make It Monday!
Lisa xx
Wanda CullenJune 4, 2012 at 10:25 AM
STUNNING masculine card! Especially love the touch of burlap with that awesome coppery button!
PssequimagesJune 4, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration, and for the ideas for Father's Day!
MarisaJune 4, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Loving the burlap bow and little tag you used. Fabulous sentiment and card.
Danielle ChampagneJune 4, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Beautiful Betty, just so inspiring. I love those earthy colors, and the wonderful sentiment and image.
awesome masculine card.
Hugs.
scrappingnanaJune 4, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Georgeous card. Love all the details.
UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 3:15 PM
I have been scrapbooking for several years and enjoying your blog. Just started following from the 99% blog hop. Hoping for the follow back.

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Candy CJune 4, 2012 at 3:53 PM
Beautiful Father's Day card! I love the machine stitching, the bits of burlap and the die cuts to create such nice texture and dimension. It's a lovely card!! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
Paula J AtkinsonJune 4, 2012 at 4:05 PM
Beautiful design, love the sentiment
CharleneJune 4, 2012 at 5:11 PM
Wow...this card is absolutely magnificent! I just love the way you framed that gorgeous image...and the dp's and embellishments that you chose are just fabulous. Thanks for joining us at Pattie's Creations Father's Day or Guy Card Challenge...good luck ~ Charlene PC DT
lozJune 4, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Fantastic card and colours Betty..I saw this Beauty on MIM..Loz
Elizabeth HartJune 4, 2012 at 6:40 PM
An absolutely perfect card for any father - love the added textures and the impressive button!! Thanks so much for joining us this week at thw Pile it On Challenge!
Sandra DeFalcoJune 5, 2012 at 9:28 AM
This is so pretty!!

Thanks for playing in our 'Father's Day or card for a Guy' Challenge #45, and for using a Digital OR Stamped image!
Sandi ♥
DT Coordinator for Pattie's Creations Challenge!
and Pattie's shop
Home of Pattieboop and Allie!
JeanJune 5, 2012 at 12:41 PM
I saw this beautiful Father's day card at MIM. I love everything about it especially the lovely sentiment. Jean x
Liz MillerJune 6, 2012 at 3:32 AM
What a brilliant card. Your colour scheme and the distressing work so well together and the embellishments are the perfect finishing touches. Saw your work on MIM.
Liz xx
KarinJune 6, 2012 at 5:16 AM
beautiful card, love all the elements on it!
SusieJune 6, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Betty I can feel the stress points releasing as I look at this serene lighthouse scene. Reminiscent of the fading light of a rainbow. Beautiful.
mamapez5June 6, 2012 at 4:42 PM
What a beautiful sentiment for a Father's day card. I love your interpretation of rainbow colours. I saw this on Make it Monday. Kate x
K ClarkJune 6, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Betty your card is beautiful!!! thanks for joining us at Pile it on. good luck with the hop and in the draw
kimberly - dt
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Chris Stern / CS DesignsJune 7, 2012 at 1:12 AM
Betty,, Great masculine card, I love the gold button and the tattered piece of woven material.
:) Chris / CS Designs

Found you through MIM
Crafty Mamma MiaJune 7, 2012 at 6:19 AM
Hi Betty. Love this card ... great sentiment for a Father! Thanks for sharing it with us at Lexi's Creations. Helen x (DT)
email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.comJune 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Such a wonderful sentiment! I love the button and the die-cut detail around the circle too. Any Father would be lucky to have this! : )

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email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.comJune 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Such a wonderful sentiment! I love the button and the die-cut detail around the circle too. Any Father would be lucky to have this! : )

Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!!!

-Sarah

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MarjorieJune 9, 2012 at 6:02 AM
This is just gorgeous Hunnie, love the sentiment and the colours you have used are gorgeous...
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx
Angela WeimerJune 10, 2012 at 5:52 PM
A stunning card. Love all the texture and that quote is fabulous. Thanks for joining us at The Stamp Man and have a great day. Angela
Anne-EliseJune 21, 2012 at 5:01 AM
Gorgeous card, Betty! Love the stitching and all the embellishments!