Hello! Today I am sharing a masculine, Western-themed, CAS “Hello” card. This card is headed to my brother, who recently moved. I used color blocking to create the background; the focal image is the now-retired Galloping Stallion from Poppystamps. Let’s take a look!
- I used a die from a Reverse Confetti treat bag set (the rectangle is 3/4″ wide x 2 7/8″ long) to die-cut five different colors of cardstock – Taylored Expressions Toffee, Stampin’ Up Cajun Craze, TE Sweet Potato Pie, SU More Mustard, and SU Not Quite Navy. This particular treat bag is now retired, but a rectangular die will work. I wanted the colors to convey a western feel – think Pendleton blanket.
- I attached the rectangles to a 3 3/4″ wide by 5″ wide panel.
- I die-cut the stallion from Taylored Expressions Chocolate Truffle cardstock and attached him with foam adhesive to an oval, cut with a Spellbinders Nestabilities set from Stampin’ Up Very Vanilla and dry-embossed with the TE Weathered embossing folder.
- I stamped the sentiment with Archival Potting Soil ink on Taylored Expressions Toffee cardstock and cut it with a TE tag die. I added May Arts twine, which ties in with the rustic theme.
I’d forgotten how effective color blocking is…fab card.
Wow, Jean – just love the color blocking on this! Amazing!! And that running horse looks so great over top on that textured oval – your brother will love it!!
Love the card! What company makes the stallion die? Thank you.
Hi Cheryl, It’s the Galloping Stallion from Poppystamps.
However, it’s now retired. You may be able to find it online.
I love it! And so will your brother.