Masculine Cards – Best Catch

I’m a girlie girl. But…I love my fishing. Trout fishing. I caught my first cutthroat trout when I was in 3rd grade along the Rio Grande with my Dad while my uncles and Grandfather looked on. I was the eldest girl among 8 boys of cousins/brothers. Just imagine my Dad’s pride and personal satisfaction with his daughter bringing in the first catch of the day that summer afternoon. Not surprising that this stamp set brought back all those special memories.

Mind you, it took years later that I started to master fly-fishing along the Rio Hondo in New Mexico (along Taos Ski Valley). I loved the solitude and challenge of the pursuit. Fly-fishing is an active pursuit. While I was away in the service, I saw my sister grow into her own and far surpass me as the fisher-WO-man in the family. Thanks Dad. Below are all the products, dimensions and a video tutorial for you to create your best catch!

CARD STOCK

• Whisper White (5 1/2″ x 4 1/25″) Base Card, (5 1/4″ x 4″) Front Piece
• Terracotta Tile (3″ x 3″) stamp sentiment for front
• Vellum (4″ x 4″) to cut out Grasses/Cat-tails framelit from Catch of the Day Framelits
• Shimmery White Card Stock to emboss with Copper and color fish with Colored Pencils

STAMP SET / BUNDLE

• Best Catch Stamp Set
• Catch of the Day Framelits

INK PADS / MARKERS / BLENDS / COLORING

• Balmy Blue Classic Ink
• Versamark;
• Watercolor pencils – Crushed Curry, Balmy Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso
• Shimmery White Embossing Paste
• White and Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder

ACCESSORIES

• ¼” Copper Trim;
• Gingham Gala sequins

TOOLS

• Aqua Painter;
• Layering Circles Framelits;
• Pattern Party Decorative Masks;
• Sponge Daubers; Palette Knives