Category Archives: Masculine

Happy Birthday, David Jr

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends! The clearance rack sale yesterday was a big hit – items flew off the shelves! I hope you had a chance to snag some deals before everything sold out. This birthday card is for my son-in-law, David Jr. We have quite a collection of Davids in our close family circle: With so many Davids around, family gatherings can get a bit confusing! This card with… Read More »

Crafting Elegant Masculine Cards: Featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Grove Dies and Thoughtful Journey DSP

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends Create sophisticated masculine cards with ease using Stampin’ Up!’s versatile Grove Dies paired with the nature-inspired Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (DSP). This winning combination offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern design, ideal for crafting cards for the men in your life. The Grove Dies add depth and texture with their intricate tree silhouettes, while the Thoughtful Journey DSP provides a rich,… Read More »

The DSP Sale Begins Tomorrow! Plus, the Loveliest Tree Bundle Card

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends Tomorrow (6 Aug 2024) is the big day! The sale on select Designer Series Papers starts, so stock up and save on your favorite paper for any crafting project. I’ve attached a copy of the DSP Sale Flyer for your convenience. Download here Crafting can be simple! With the Loveliest Tree Stamp Set, you can create beautiful cards for any occasion. The detailed tree imagery… Read More »

Thoughtful Journey – Happy Birthday Tanner

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends Just a reminder – ending 30 June 2023 I’m still struggling with my sinus congestion, but I managed to make a card for my grandson Tanner using the gorgeous Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper. It’s always a challenge to make a card for a 29-year-old. Should I add a bow or not? Include embellishments or skip them? In this case, I decided to add some… Read More »

Notes of Nature

This is one of the most difficult cards I’ve ever had to make. My grandson, Tanner, is going through cancer treatment right now and I’m hoping card will let him know how much I care and love him. He is on the west coast andI plan to go see him the end of July. The image depicts a bold, thought-provoking handmade card with the statement “CANCER SUCKS” prominently featured. The… Read More »

In the Grove for today’s masculine card

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends The weather has been crazy this week. I hope you are safe in your area. For today’s post, I used the In the Grove Bundle with the sentiment from In the Moment Stamp Set. The stamps and dies from this bundle were designed to create beautiful mountain, forest, and wildlife card fronts. By using the coordinating dies to cut the detailed stamps, one can layer… Read More »

Happy Birthday Gray Owl on Masculine Monday

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends Time is flying by! Have you looked at the latest last chance products? Make sure to check them out before April 30, 2024, as they’ll be gone once the new catalog comes out. Shop Last Chance Items I’ve sent out all the catalogs for my customers and “requests for catalog”. If you do not receive your copy by the end of the week, please let… Read More »

Farewell to Earthen Textures: Masculine Monday’s Send-Off

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends Meet the Earthen Textures Bundle, your ticket to adding a stylish flair to your card projects! With five chic sentiments in a fresh font and three versatile floral designs, this set offers endless crafting possibilities. Plus, the easy-to-use pottery vases allow for fun experimentation by masking off sections before coloring. I made a big boo-boo on this card. Hope you do not find the error!😃😃😃… Read More »

Grassy Grove on Masculine Monday and Blog Candy Mar Winner

Hello my Stampin’ Friends I am so happy April is here and everything is blooming. I think this is the best time of the year. Spring brings new life, fresh air, and bright colors, making it a season to love. As I promised, it’s time for another masculine Monday! Again, I am using the New Horizons Designer Series Paper but this time, I am pairing it with the Grassy Grove… Read More »

Creating a card for Masculine Monday with the On the Horizon Bundle

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends I find it difficult to brainstorm ideas for masculine cards, so I’m setting a personal challenge to create one every week for the next month. For today’s endeavor, I’m opting for the On the Horizon Bundle (retired). While it may be retired, it remains a cherished favorite of mine. Akiko Sudana’s card served as my inspiration, although I made a few adjustments to personalize it.… Read More »