I usually use a black for silhouette but this one became something a little different. I had used this public domain digi of the cowboys in printed form often but this challenge prompted me to try using my Silhouette machine to outline and create a stencil of the image. With my new stencil placed on Text Vellum I sponged the inks in purple, orange and yellow. Trimmed then mounted on Silhouette cut fancy edge mat layer in white cs that is mounted on Kraft cs then white cs base. I leave any sentiment off because hubby uses these for his trail buddies for all kinds of reasons. The Kraft on the fancy cut edge gives the feel of a rope lariat.
Tip: My new found favorite stencil cutting material is a single layer of laminate pouches in the 5 mil type (separate the raw pouches without laminating). Silhouette cut quite easily and the finished stencil is sturdy enough. It allows sponging and texture pastes then cleans up without tearing. Maybe a little flimsy but it cuts much easier than 4-7 mil mylar, which also seem to crack and tear after use.
Challenges I am sharing this with
Fab ‘n’ Funky: Kraft not much there but it really works with these more pastel colors
Crafty Catz: ATG + Die cut stencil was cut
Paper Crafter at large 
Very cool. It reminds me of the song Ghost Riders in the Sky. The edge does look like a lariat.
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Thanks so much Judy, Terry uses these all the time so was fun to find a slightly different way to create with the image.
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This is an amazing Guy card – love the image! You are so creative!
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Thanks, it went fast once I got the stencil cut. That took 2 days. My brain has a hard time with reverse.
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I love this card and the great silhouette design. Do we have permission to use your jpeg of it? I would love to try and see if I could print it somehow onto a background. I don’t have the ability to make a stencil of it though. There are a few cowboys around that this might appeal to in a card.
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I sent you an email with attachments.
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Lovely guy card! The colors looks super together. The silhouette with the lariot trim looks perfect together. Perfect for your husband.
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He used them all the time. Men don’t seem to care if the image doesn’t change.
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Hi, fab ‘n’ funky neighbour 🙂 so nice that you popped in an left me a message!
You’ve made a great card, love the colours you used!
Enjoy your sunday,
Colinda
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Thanks for being such a good neighbor. Always great to make new friends.
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The white silhouette images look great and a nice alternative to black. Very pretty sponging and cool border.
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Thanks, you are always my good eye for details and how they work.
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That beautiful background is perfect for the white silhouette. Love the lariat look edges.
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Thanks now I know what to call it.
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What a clever idea …and it looks spectacular!!!
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White silhouette seems appropriate for spring.
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Awesome card and a real WOW and I’m loving the white silhouette for your sky background. Very Cool!
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You never know where my mind will take me, this one is very fun and light.
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Bonnie, this is a fantastic card. I love the layered edges as it really has that “rope” feel.
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Thanks Golda, so glad they said any amount of Kraft, cuz I don’t have much showing on this one.
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WOW! this is stunning, took my breath away, thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz this week x
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Wonderful card. Thank you for joining in with the Country View Crafts Challenge.
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Gorgeous card! The background colours are blended so beautifully and I love the horse riders 😀. Thanks so much for joining us at Country View Challenges! Hugs, Jo x
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