Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Ciào!

Hello!
Gosh it's getting cold ... here in Lincolnshire the wind is always very strong and it a cold wind that blows!
Still I'm enjoying the break and some girlie time with my Aunt

Today starts a new photo inspiration challenge at 
And this is your photo


Once again there is quite a bit to go on in this photo and you'll always find suggestions along with inspiration on the Papercraft Star blog 
The photo reminded me of The Cafe Rouge ... not sure if you know what that is but we have a few of them in the UK ... Here's a shot of one in Manchester


As you can see this one is right next to the Italian restaurant and my card this week has an Italian theme with the French colours

I overlaid a digital image of the "Ciào" which I bought at Etsy onto my paper - the BG paper is a large A4 picture so I scanned it into my computer to make it smaller for my card and to add the overlay


Can you see I used a couple of cogs from the MPD Time Pieces set too ... They are just so versatile and add a little something to a masculine card ... And this card is for a male friend of my husband


I'd love to see your interpretation of the photo so I hope you'll join us this week ...

Ciào for now!

~ Ros ~





18 comments:

Deb Hickman said...

What a great masculine card, I always struggle with men's, like the idea with the cogs. Deb x

Astrid Maclean said...

Have to say, love the photo! The card you made captured the mood very well!

Diane said...

Another perfect card for the inspiration photo, you are so very good at doing the overlays...and LOVE the ruffled gingham ribbon you have added. Now these pictures make me want to come and have a glass a wine or perhaps a latte' with you.

Lynnda said...

Great card Deb!!! Awesome... hugs...x

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Lovely!! Love the gingham ruffles too!!!

Deanne :)

Heidi said...

Your card is gorgeous!
Beautiful details:)
The photo is so pretty.
Hugs, Heidi:)

Zue said...

At least you know how to spell ciao! I wrote that word lately ....Chow for now....i said, how embarrassing....never mind!

Your art work is lovely. I really like that colour combo.
Xxx

Barbara said...

Male cards are always the toughest challenges... this one is gorgeous. I love the background paper, too... as everybody already mentioned your skilled overlays and all ;-)

Mona Pendleton said...

Simply beautiful Ros!

Sylvia said...

Beautiful and artsy card, Ros, I love your interpretation of the photo! Sorry about your cold and rainy day! It is hot and dry here, 95 to be exact was the high and still in the 80's now. I am looking forward to some cool weather! Have a fabulous Thursday!

Unknown said...

This is such a pretty card Ros.. Stay warm my friend...

Hugs~

Tracy said...

How classy! That bit of ruffled gingham is a lovely touch. Hope you're enjoying your visit. :-) Hugs!

Sue Lelli said...

This is so FAB, Ros and I LOVE how you added the gears to this masculine card! PERFECT take on the challenge!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

how nice! I hope you have fun with aunt!

Jinny Newlin said...

What a great take on the challenge, Ros! Really love that gingham trim!

Heather Rogers said...

Fabulous masculine card, Ros. :)

Unknown said...

A totally perfect and yummy interpretation of the image Ros! Hugs, Ira x
Ira’s Crea Corner

Sleepy Stamper said...

Another beautiful card Ros! I love your take on the challenge.

Hugs,
Anitra