Now I have a mental block when it comes to purchasing specific male themed stamps... I am not sure why but I literally own NONE. So I had to think on my feet here. I did have SOME of the Classic Garage DSP from Stampin' Up! This paper is awesome fun to be fair and the colours are inspiring to use. So first I fussy cut some elements from the paper to use as embellishments and searched my stamp collection in the hope of finding a manly sentiment. I didn't need to look far Thoughtful banners stamp set has lots ..phew ! I was saved. And with the co-ordinating duo banner punch I was all set. I went for a simple z fold for my first card and also created a matching key ring gift.
My second card is fairly simple again fussy cut elements from the DSP are my main focus. The paper does all the work to be honest I simply layered it up and placed on a black card base to make those colours pop. The red and yellow band has faux stitching to look like road markings and is mounted on wide foam tape for dimension. Again the Thoughtful banners came to my rescue and I heat embossed with white onto black card. I reckon I passed the male card thing with flying colours.
I do have a video tutorial on how to make the Z fold card and a close up look at the second, plus I share how to make the key ring. So grab a warm cuppa, put up your feet and enjoy the video.
Happy stamping xx Amanda
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Cut card to 5 1/2 x 11 " score at 2 3/4 and 5 1/2"
Band cut card to 11 x 1 1/2" score at 5 1/2 and 8 1/4"
DSP mats cut two at 2 1/2 x 4 3/4" for first two panels and one at 5 1/4 x 4 3/4" for third panel.
DSP mats for band cut two at 2 1/2 x 1 1/4" for smaller sections and one at 5 1/4 x 1 1/4" for larger section.
Very cool 😎 your hubby sounds a bit like mine when it comes to appreciating handmade cards! He does love cars though so I bought this suite and I think it’s great x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! So funny..I have a husband exactly like that 😁...and despite your aversion to anything non girly, you've done a sterling job there, with two lovely cards and a bonus keyring. Job done...back to familiar territory now,eh?😉
ReplyDeleteMy family is mainly male so I don't have much "pretty" stuff & my hubby is just like yours!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda , was just checking your comments on your blogs incase the missing Angie in case I was the lucky winner . I wasn’t sadly but I did notice that Angie also c9mmented on the 20th March and on there she noted that it was Angie from Crete don’t know if that helps at all . But thought I would let you know incase it does and then you could 5ake out a second mortgage and post her winning s to Crete , lol . Lovely video again today and men card inspiration always welcomed and helpful to me . Thanks Amanda x
ReplyDeleteP.s. you could always drop it off to Angie in Crete when you go on your Greek isles trip in the summer . L9l xx
ReplyDeleteHi, just love this card. Great to get paper and stamps for our men folk. xx
ReplyDeleteLove the man cards you made!
ReplyDeleteLove this, i have this set so will have to give this ago
ReplyDeleteLove your work, might have to get this set.
ReplyDeleteI love this set..... enjoyed seeing you do something with it. Thank you
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I hate making masculine cards lol. Hugs xx
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