Masculine & Feminine Whipper Snapper
Oh my goodness it seems like it’s been forever since I sat down for some good creating time! Last night after work, I needed to just step away from the computer (that I sit in front of for 12+ hours) and get in some fun stamping. Naturally, I picked up my favorite Anna Wight Whipper Snapper sets!
I turned to my fellow Dirty Dozen (current and alumni) for inspiration on these two cards, combining several challenges from the SCS Dare to Get Dirty Challenge!
This card combines Toy’s sketch, scrapnextra’s tearing/distressing, and sf9erfan’s masculine challenges. WOO HOO! Triple challenge! 
I used some of my new Anna Griffin Sierra paper. For those of you that like the look of kraft paper, this 8×8 paper pack is for you!
I used a lot of Ranger vintage photo and walnut inks for the sponging. The leaves were stamped with Memento rich cocoa ink, and colored with my Copic markers, (YG93, YG95, W3) then cut and embossed with the petite oval Spellbinders dies. Everything was distressed, and a bit of faux stitching was added. I finished it off with a little brown twill from Jacksonbelle.
This next design combines Lauraly’s vellum challenge, and tasher’s sketch! 
I wanted to use my favorite pattern from Basic Grey’s Sultry line for this card. I had the idea to stamp these flowers on vellum, then turn it over, and dry emboss where the flowers are, to make them white.
These flowers remind me of lilies of the valley, even though I’m not sure what they are “supposed” to be. In my world today, they are lilies of the valley. 
I colored the stems, both front and back with Copics YG17 and YG67, and shaded with W4. I also stamped the image on the kraft cardstock before adhering the vellum on top. This helps to add more depth.
I stamped the little butterfly in the top corner, then stamped again on white cardstock and trimmed. It’s colored with Copics RV11, RV34, E27, and adhered with glue dots. A bit of Stickles, some stitching, and Martha Stewart ribbon finish it off nicely!
I’ve really been enjoying my time with Whipper Snapper! Hope you are enjoying it, too! (Wait till you see August’s sets…OMG!)
Thanks for visiting! 
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Comments
Beautiful card! These are both wonderful cards, I especially love the patterned paper.
Posted by: Kim Howard | July 31st, 2008 12:45
Trudee these are both gorgeous! I really love the first one…I love distressing and this has such a soft yet masculine feel-great card!
Posted by: Danielle | July 31st, 2008 13:00
Trudee……….They are both beautiful! Awesome paper and coloring!
Posted by: Kate Hart-Sampson | July 31st, 2008 14:31
Both cards are absolutely beautiful! I love the distressed look of the first card and the stamping on the vellum in the second card. I have got to check into that Anna Griffin paper.
Posted by: Jennifer | July 31st, 2008 15:01
AWESOME!!!!!
Sorry for shouting…..but these are AWESOME!!!
Posted by: Terry | July 31st, 2008 15:32
Wow! Just beautiful! I love your HB card. So elegant, but simple.
Posted by: juanita | July 31st, 2008 16:01
**WOW!!**
Gorgeous, Trudee!!
Just amazing!!
Posted by: Anna Wight (SweetMissDaisy) | July 31st, 2008 16:17
Ooh, I so love these. I need to make a masculine card, so this will be perfect! Thanks for the inspiration!! Love these new sets from Anna Wight! (Mine are signed!)
Posted by: cherylquilts at scs | July 31st, 2008 16:24
Awwww those are both GORGEOUS! I NEED that set!! I love what you did with them both! Fantastic T!!
Posted by: jacksonbelle | July 31st, 2008 16:27
Just beautiful Trudee- I especially love the Lily of the Valley card- such great colors!
Posted by: Heidi Karpen (Stamperdoc) | July 31st, 2008 19:36
Gorgeous cards. So full of beautifully done details.
Posted by: Joan B | July 31st, 2008 20:19
I really love the distressed card - it’s right up my alley….. Sewing, distressing… Great card!
Posted by: KAT | July 31st, 2008 21:42
Oh my gosh! These are incredible!!! But I must say, I ***LOVE*** the masculine one best!!!! SUPER DUPER AWESOME job, T!
Posted by: Shel9999 | July 31st, 2008 22:00
Oh wow! These are just gorgeous. You have inspired me to make my dad’s birthday card. I have been stuck on ideas of what kind of card to make and I love your masculine card! Thanks for sharing…love them both.
Posted by: Erika H. | July 31st, 2008 23:05
Ohhhhh these are gorgeous Trudee! WOrth the wait! My fave is the top one. Rich, gorgeous and perfect for autumn!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | August 1st, 2008 07:11
These are both just terrific, love the colors and stamping in the first, great faux stitching too, I am with you these look like lily of the valley, neat papers and like the sparkle on the butterfly!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | August 1st, 2008 09:18
Love these cards especially the masculine one. I JUST got these sets in the mail so I will be following your lead on this one.
Thanks so much… and by the way I love your work!!!
Posted by: Janine | August 1st, 2008 10:08
Trudee both of these cards are really wonderful, but I’m strangely drawn to the masculine one - so striking!
Posted by: jami | August 1st, 2008 11:42
Hi T. I found it…… Very Very Nice Cards. Love, M………..
Posted by: Marcia | August 1st, 2008 12:38
Your blog is just great, your art work is stunning! The cards are just gorgeous and I love the layout and the papers… The distressing is great!
Posted by: Fishlips | August 1st, 2008 21:06
Both are gorgeous Trudee! GORGEOUS!
Posted by: HB | August 2nd, 2008 00:48
Very Classy!
Denise
Posted by: Denise | August 2nd, 2008 20:12
Completely awesome, Trudee!! I especially love the first card. Love that earthy, warm, distressed look.
Posted by: Leslie (leslierich) | August 6th, 2008 19:50
Oh gosh, Trudee — these cards are gorgeous!!! Love them both, but that top one makes me want to drop everything, distress, sew and sponge!!!! Gee, maybe I will — LOL!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful creations!!!
Posted by: notimetostamp | August 7th, 2008 19:16
These are just gorgeous! Love love the rich early browns and greens on the first card and that pattern paper on the second one is wonderful! Have a fabulous day!
~Angie
Posted by: Angie ~ Duckwaddlequack | August 12th, 2008 23:12
T, these are BOTH gorgeous, but that top one–jaw-dropping! I love the papers, the image, and the organic, earthy feel–great job!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | August 27th, 2008 22:02