After my recent failure to have any back up stocks of the dreaded "man card" and having to resort to the card maker's shame of buying a card for the occassion, I have tried to make an effort to boost my card stocks. Okay, so I know that one card will not make a huge difference but at least I won't go into mild panic when the next male birthday is approaching.
So, for my man-card I have gone with the fairly universally liked theme of beer! I can't tell you a man who doesn't like beer - I guess there's one or two around, but they are quite rare! I have dug out one of my neglected digis - probably my favourite man-themed digis - Jim with Beer , from Digi Stamp Boutique.
The image has been coloured with pro markers and I've used papers from a Sizzix Earth Tones pad. I printed the sentiment on my PC and added a few dots around it, together with the image, a bit more manly than faux stitching, I thought. Three "man friendly" buttons stitched on and, hey presto, card finished!
I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:
Digi Stamp Boutique - Use one of their images
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - I used their sketch
Fab 'n' Funky - Use a digi
Penny's Challenge - Anything goes
Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything goes
Thanks for looking and don't forget to enter my blog candy draw!
Amanda
12 comments:
Shame shame buying ready made cards he he sssshhh I do that as well when it comes to these cards ... aaargggh why do they have to be so difficult to make! but then you made a fantastic job here with this card, really it's awesome, love it. Great stamp yes, love it, just perfect and so cute... now I'm off to link your candy... and I got one too at the moment if you would like to join in as well. Have a nice weekend xxx
Hi Amanda, what a brilliant card. You've coloured the image perfectly and I love the papers. Thanks for joining in with our monthly competition over at DigiStamp Boutique. Hugs, Denise x
I buy cards from the store too...sometimes I just have a really hard time giving up the cards that I have made. Sounds silly I know. But I know others that do the same thing. Your "dreaded man card" is adorable. You did a super cute job with it. I have a really hard time making "male cards" too. Thanks for joining us AJ.
Nancy SSW-DT
I could tell you a story about "guy" cards, but it would take too long here....in the end I totally agree with you! This is a fantastic and perfect card for any guy and I just love it! Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!
Peace & Luv,
Jeannie
Great, masculine card!
Fab image,gorgeous card,love the buttons thankyou for joining us at fab'n'funky
andrea
This is one fabulous dreaded "man card!!!" I love that image and your coloring!!! Wonderful!! Thanks for joining us at SSW.
Linda
What a great mans card. Adore that image.
Thanks for joining us at Fab 'n' Funky this week, and hope to see you again.
Sharon x
Brilliant guy card. I'm also guilty of buying male cards :( I love your paper choice, perfect for this card. Thanks so much for joining us this week @ SSW :)
Genevieve.
Hi Amanda, great masculine card, I love Jim and I've used this image quite a few times. Love your colours and papers you've used.
Thanks so much for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and sharing your card.
Hugs
Kathie SSW-Design Team
I love this Amanda - the colours and added buttons look fab. Thanks for joining in with our monthly competition over at DigiStamp Boutique. Sally-Ann :)
Yeah! this is really a cool mans' card!
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