My Dad plays bowls and back in January when I first started playing with paper and making cards, I saw this "fab" decoupage sheet and thought "that'll do for Father's Day". When I got it out today, I knew that I'd made a big mistake as I was totally un-inispired by it, but decided I'd roll with it anyway!
I'm not sure what's wrong with the card (other than it's pants) - is it the colours, maybe white would've been better? Is it the size of the decoupage? Is it the sentiment? I don't know, all I do know is that I hate this card, so if anyone has any ideas or suggestions (other than binning it, which may well happen), please feel free to let me know.
Oh and btw I am never, ever, ever going to buy decoupage sheets again, gimme my stamps any day!
Thank you very much ladies for all your help and advice. I'm still not thrilled with the card, but it's looking heaps better. I think I'll stick to my stamps and paint brushes in future!! Here's the new version:
You're too hard on yourself, I think it's a fine card for a man. I've answered you on MSE but the only thing I would change is the base of the easel to tone the green down a bit.
ReplyDeleteOh wow thats lovely . I agree with susan maybe tone down the green on the bottom as that is a bit in your face. but then again i don't like green lol.
ReplyDeleteHi I think that shade of green is very dense & hard to work with - I know I've tried! (for football cards) I love the image & think that's fine, don't bin it your Dad will love it! Could you put the sentiment on a different colour, maybe silver or gold?
ReplyDeleteI think its great
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I axtually really really like it, I think the green works! Maybe you could add something to the other side of the bottom easel? A button or something so it doesn't,t look blank? I think it is fine though. X
ReplyDeleteI agree with the comments above. Something on the left would be good, but I think its really good.
ReplyDeleteI can see where you're coming from with the green but I think the others are right or.. use a white cardy card to represent the jack amongst your brown ones.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great perhaps something to tone the green down as others have said.
ReplyDeletewell I think your Dad wil love it and thats all that matters, but I have to say I really dont know what you are worrying, its just right for the occasion and beautifully made.
ReplyDeletehugs chris xx
Love the new version!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabby card, love the fun image, I hate decoupage unless it's die-cut ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis card looks lovely. I prefer your second version but both are nice. I like the bowling decoupage and I'm sure you dad will love it.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a brilliant card but I must admit I prefer your 2nd one (the green was a bit overpowering). Bet your dad loved it. Jaqui x
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