Fishing Reels Masculine Pun Card + Patterned Paper

 Hey, everyone.  Making cards for guys is easier with patterned paper layers and stamping.  I paired the two for this flat pun card for almost any occasion.

Sentiment:  Have a reel-y great day!

Masculine guy card with torn edges

 Hello and welcome.  Today, I am sharing a way to make a masculine guy card with torn edges.  This was also hand stamped to create the border accent.

Sentiment:  Hey Stud.

The sentiment can be changed out to work with other occasions like Father's Day, birthdays and more.  This was made to work for a spouse.

Mighty fine birthday mouse ~ mixing color mediums

 Hello!  For this birthday mouse card, I am mixing color mediums.  Coloring, papers and ink all combine to create a colorful and cute card for the guys or anyone.

Sentiment:

Have a mighty fine birthday!

Isn't this little mouse stamp the cutest?  I picked complementary colors for the entire card.

Masculine Beer Slimline Card ~ Ink Blending

 This is a fun card for the men in our life.  I made this masculine beer slimline card with stamping, ink blending and a background die-cut.  

Sentiment:  You've earned a cold one.

This is great for a birthday, congratulations, a Dad card, Father's Day, etc.

Masculine Dodge Charger Classic Car Card

 For the person who loves classic cars, this card would be perfect.  It features what I think is a Dodge Charge in orange.  The best part is that it wobbles with an interactive element.

Sentiment:

To that guy who always keeps it classy.
They don't make 'em like you anymore!
Old is the new cool.

I like the sentiments as much as the car.  The guys need cards too!

Lion mixed media birthday card

 How about mixing it up and getting messy.  This is a rustic mixed media style card using dramatic stamping and texture.

Sentiment:  Happy birthday.

This card incorporates rustic background stamping, coloring, ink blending and paint splatters. 

June 2023 Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ Masculine

 Welcome.  Thanks for visiting.  The June 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Masculine" themed.  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

The details for each card follow.

Be sure to check out the rest of the blogs in the hop for beautiful inspiration and ideas for card making.

Snarky frog grassy scene card

Hi there.  Today for the Unity blog, I am sharing a funny and snarky frog grassy scene card.  I paired two kits that work perfectly together for a great card for a guy or gal.

Sentiment:
I made this card with large font so old farts like you could read it.

For interest, I added a grassy scene and a bit of stenciling for this guy.  This project requires no coloring.

2 Masculine Drink Cards with Shine + Copic Markers

 Hi friends.  Today, I am sharing 2 masculine drink cards with shine and with Copic marker coloring, up on the Unity blog.  These were made similarly with patterned paper.

Sentiments:

Hope your birthday rocks.

Cheers, beers and many more years!!!
Thanks for being the very best DAD.

I kept the design and layout simple with a focus on the drink glasses.

Masculine card ~ A good man.

Want to make a quick and easy card with just one layer and with no coloring?  This is a simple one layer flat card that has a masculine theme.  Sometimes, less is more, especially for the guys.

Sentiment:

A good man is something you do not who you are.
Thanks for being a good man.

The guys need cards too.  This one is ready for offering love and encouragement to the men in our lives.

Mustache & Plaid ~ My Creative Time Make It Manly

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing masculine style projects.  For today, I made a quick and easy card with plaid and a mustache.

This is great for birthdays or any time.

Gold embossed Mini Slimline Card ~ MCT Make It Manly

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing masculine projects.  For today, I made a mini slimline card with masculine mustache gold wet embossing.

Sentiment:  Celebrate you!

This is a great slim card for the guys for almost any celebration occasion.  The mustache stenciling was fun to do for this card background.

Masculine card stamping and layering ~ tutorial

 Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing masculine card stamping and layering using a mix of stamps and techniques.  This is great for Father's Day, birthday or any time.

Sentiment:
You're the best tool in the box.

For this card, I added masculine card stamping and layering along with heat embossing and ink blending.

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.

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Dad ~ Day 4 My Creative Time 121st Edition Sneak Peeks

Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 121st Edition release and sale are coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing adorable Day 3 sneak peeks.  This card features a masculine theme for Dad for Father's Day, Birthday, Thank You or any time.

Sentiment:

Happy Father's Day.
Thanks for being the best role model.

This one was fun to make using mustache stenciling and stamping using the wallet die set, in a masculine card theme.

Father's Day ~ Day 2 My Creative Time 121st Edition Sneak Peeks

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 121st Edition release and sale are coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing adorable Day 2 sneak peeks.  This card features a masculine theme for Father's Day.  The mustache stencil adds the perfect background.

Sentiment:

Happy Father's Day.
Thanks for being the best role model.

This one was fun to make using stenciling and stamping in a masculine theme.

Stay Strong Circle Card ~ My Creative Time Make It Manly

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing masculine projects today.  I decided to layer up a circle shaped card with a get well theme.

Sentiment:  Stay strong.  You got this!

This card is for sending support and get well wishes.  I added a rustic masculine look to it using some ink blending and natural colors.

Masculine birthday card with stamping & watercolor.

 Today, I am sharing a masculine style birthday card with added watercolor.  This was fun to make for the ones who appreciate a little humor and sarcasm.

Sentiment:

Happy birthday

(to the guy with the badass beard)

This is great for the men in our lives, especially for the ones who sport a beard.  I kept this simple and with neutral colors.

Coffee or Tea Shaped Cup Card ~ MCT Make It Manly & Winter

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing masculine projects that work for winter as well.  Today, I am sharing a coffee or tea cup shaped card that is perfect for a guy or a gal.

This cup was cut using a versatile gift card die that is shaped like a cup.  But for this card, I am not using it for a gift card.  Instead, this is a shaped card without using the gift card opening.

The shaped card measures approximately 4" x 5" and fits into an A2 size envelope.

Intricate Die Cuts with Adhesive Sheets ~ Card Technique

   Using an adhesive sheet helps to easily apply intricate cover die-cuts to cards.  Here is a tutorial on how I made this monochromatic birthday card filled with stars. 

Sentiment:

Happy birthday to you & many more.

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.
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Masculine beer card ~ heat embossing & Copic markers

 Hello.  Adding heat embossing & Copic markers to fun stamping helps to create bold looks.  Today on the Unity blog, I am sharing a masculine beer card with these techniques in colors that pop.

Sentiments:

Here's to another amazing year full of wonderful things.
Happy birthday.

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.
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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Adding heat embossing & Copic markers for color and contrast helped to bring this masculine card to life.