Category Archives: Masculine

World Traveler

Every time I use this stamp set, I want to pack my bags and ride the train!  On my bucket list is the American Coast to Coast. This card is for my brother Adrian’s birthday. The image was stamped with Basic Black Archival Ink onto Very Vanilla Card Stock and die cut with the Layering Circles Framelits. The two circles were die cut using the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies.  … Read More »

Country Living

For those country lovers, or simply for those who have eclectic taste, the Country Livin stamp set is sure to please.  Pour yourself some sweet tea and enjoy that country livin’. This card is for my granddaughter’s boyfriend.   He’s a little country and I think he will like this card.  I used 4 stamp sets to put this card together! The boots image was stamped with Early Espresso Classic Ink… Read More »

The Wilderness Awaits

It doesn’t matter if you live in the mountains or in the heart of metropolis. You can invite a little bit of the wilderness anywhere. These realistic images in The Wilderness Awaits Stamp Set are especially suited for masculine projects.   Today’s card features The Wilderness Awaits and was made for my brother, Bobby.   I saw a neat tip in a video by Sara Douglas using the reinker for… Read More »

One Wild Ride

Choosing gifts for motorcyclist enthusiasts is easy: riding pants, goggles, bandanas—done!. But motorcycle-related cards are so much harder to find. Not any longer! This set is perfect for the hog riders in our lives. You’ll never have to search for the right card again because you can just make it I’ve had the One Wild Ride Stamp Set for a while now but had not gotten around to making a… Read More »

Bloomin’ Hearts

Did you know that 151,000,000,000 valentine cards are exchanged each year?   But, because your card is handmade, yours will stand out.  The Bloomin’ Love stamp set has the right mix of images and sentiments for all the people in your life, from family and friends to your one-and-only. Have you tried the Die Brush and Foam Pad?  It easily removes small cut pieces from your die.  It saves trying to… Read More »

Sending Love – a Masculine Card

Making cards for men can be a real headache.  My heart always sinks when I know that I have a male birthday coming up and I have to think of something that will go down well.  This also applies to Valentine’s Day and Father’s Day cards.  I love making cards but I have more fun creating whimsical, cutesy and/or feminine/shabby chic cards. What about you?  Do you struggle with making… Read More »

Lovely as a Tree

New Host Code and Gift Stitched From The Heart 25% Selected Stamp Sets The Northwest Arkansas Demonstrators Swap group is using the Lovely as a Tree Stamp Set for the November Swap.   I’ve been experimenting with different cards using this versatile stamp set. The trees and greeting (from Snow Place) were stamped with Versamark.  I used the White Stampin’ Emboss Powder and set it with the Heat Tool.  The ribbon… Read More »

Wetlands – Stampin’ Up!

Redeem your Bonus Days Coupon Codes New Hostess Code for August Bingo Paper Pumpkin Thoughtful Branches Special Offers coming 1 September 2016   Colors Used on this Project Sahara Sand Bermuda Bay Early Espresso This card is for my nephew, Tom,  who loves to surf!  Since we no longer have a surfing stamp, I thought I would make one using the Wetlands Stamp Set and the Serene Scenery Designer Series… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Country Living

Colors Used on this Project Dapper Denim Crumb Cake Whisper White Don’t know why this stamp set, Country Living, should remind me of the 1950’s song, Summertime, from Porgy & Bess.  Maybe because in both instances, the living is easy! Loved this card when I first saw it on Pinterest!  In face, I think I bought the stamp set just to make this card(LOL)!  I changed a couple off things… Read More »

Swirly Bird and New Hostess Code

The new Hostess Code for the remainder of the month (16-30 June) is PZHS7WC2 and the free gift is the new Sparkles Embossing Folder. Place an online order in my Stampin’ Store and use the hostess code.  And don’t forget to check the weekly deals, clearance rack and bundles (15% off) for extra savings. If your order is over $150 you’ll earn your own Hostess Rewards and will it will… Read More »