Assignment Birthday Card

This months Rose Challenge is brought to us by Kez.  We have all had such busy lives lately, and she thought we could use an extra birthday card for our stash.  I decided to create one for my BIL.  Manly cards can really challenge me, so I went for it.

My base layer is Pure Luxury card stock color called Little Boy Blue, from Gina K. Designs.  The designer papers are Basic Grey , Granola, in two patterns.  I added two rows of stitched ribbon, also from Gina K.

My image is a digi from Beccy's Place, called Nell's Cottage.  I colored it with Copic Markers, cut it out with a Spellbinders Nestabitities die called Labels Nine, and sponged the edges with Distress Ink.  The "brother" sentiment is from Clear Dollar Stamps.  For embellishments, I added a brown bear, and pine tree.  They are both flatback buttons.  There is a twine bow behind the tree, to add a rustic look.

Please be sure to visit the other Roses in our bouquet, to see what they have created this month.  Links to their blogs can be found on my sidebar.  I always appreciate when you stop by, and I treasure each comment that is left.