It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week we have a Clean and Simple Masculine Challenge for you. As for me, I couldn’t wait to create a Father’s Day card for Brady to give to his dad. Because Brady is upbeat and a little non-traditional, like his mom, I decided to incorporate Calypso Coral into the design. I hope you enjoy today’s card.
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Easy Masculine Cards
This finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.
- Embossed bass! Textured tuna! Whatever the species…they look a little more exciting when passed through the Big Shot with the Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. It’s a quick and easy way to add interest to a clean and simple card.
- Bright banners! Island Indigo and Calypso Coral are a dynamic duo for sure! Bold and bright, each color can stand up to the other as a true equal.
- Fishtails! A trio of banners mimic the “vee” of the fishtails, as well as the chevrons, thus pulling the entire card together.
Muffin’s New Lead
I couldn’t let Lexi Lou be the only girl in the house sporting bling with her show lead. I just had to get one for Muffy Lin, too! While Lexi’s is pink, petite and perfect for a little girl, Muffy’s is a little heavier and a little “blingier” and looks fabulous with her fawn color.
As you read this, Muffy and I are headed to Island Lake, Illinois, where she will be spending from Monday to Friday with her new handler for a little bonding time. Muff has several important shows in a row, so Team Muffy is going to fine tune some of her skills. I will definitely miss my little helper for sure.
What do you think of today’s clean and simple masculine card? Although they may not be traditional masculine colors, I really like the bright, fun look. What about you? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me. And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
Stamp Set: By the Tide (W 131910, C 129120), Delightful Dozen (W 128547, C 122652); Ink: Island Indigo (126986), Calypso Coral (126983); Designer Series Paper: 2011 – 2013 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (122384); Card Stock: Calypso Coral (122925), Island Indigo (122923), Whisper White (100730); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (127749), Paper Snips (103579);
What a fantastic card… the chevron embossing looks so good with fish stamp. Very cool! Love your layout!
Love all the white space and your color choices, but mostly the mix of the stamped images with that embossed chevron pattern. Super idea.
Ann love your fishy card and i think the colors are FAB! Afterall.. aren’t salmon coral???
Love the banner “tails” pulling the look together (I’ll be CASEing that part)… and the embossed does give movement to the fishies.
The bling collars for the fur-babies is perfect. hugs.
Beautiful, bright and bold! Love it! 🙂
Perfect Man Card Ann! I love this stamp, its so realistic looking. Reminds me of when I helped at school and we did fish prints… the fish we used looked just like this one.
I really love the banners on this card. And I also really love that fish stamp. Fun card. Hope the “kids” are doing well. Best, Curt
Fun fishy card, Ann! I know several fishermen in my family who would love this cheery card! Great challenge, too!
This is fabulous, Ann. Love the colors, love the fish and love all the repeated design elements in 3s and tails!
This is such a great card! I love the color palette, and the repeated fish tail element. So clever! Ann…give me a shout…I’m interested in signing up if the special is still running….thanks!
Great card for Brody to give his Dad! Good color combo and love the fish tails. I really appreciate how much time you take to add all of the pictures to go with your instructions! Love Muffy’s lead bling! Gorgeous colors. I agree with Dar, would like to have a necklace like that myself. Safe travels and have fun bonding with the new Team Muffy! Hugs
I think you hit the masculine challenge head on. Very nice. I like the idea of using the embossing folder over the stamped images. Muffy’s bling is just awesome–would wear something just like that for a necklace myself. At the knitting shop I visit often, they also do a lot of jewelry design. I need to check out their beads. Have a great week. Dar
I love your card…I can hear the water and the sound of their rear fins moving the water….wonderful! Thank you for wonderful inspiration!
Love the new lead and hope Muffy will enjoy her ‘vacation’!
What a great Father’s Day card, Ann! The fish are so vibrant and really pop on the white card stock and I love these colors together.
Ann, these colors work beautifully together. Love the look. Who woulda thunk fish coulr look so good!!
Great card, as always! Love the logic of the fish tails.
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I can see a lot of guys loving this card. One of our SIL’s likes to fish.
I’m sure Brody and Lexi will miss Muffy too. They will just have to get into trouble by themselves for a while. 🙂
Love the comments about the tuna and of course the fishtailed banners! That chevron embossing is so clever and sort of like waves. Love it! I think Brady will love this card for himself but will give it to Kim who will love it! Great card with the texture and the colors.
Bling for Muffy is so pretty and will look really good with her fur. Team Muffy shirts in those colors? I wish her well with her new team! Maybe we will see her image on the walls like in the video clip etc. That was an amazing video clip, almost like being there! Have a safe trip back!
Chris R. from Iowa
Thanks, Chris! I’m glad you enjoyed the video clip! Team Muffy shirts would be awesome!
Love this wonderful CAS card, Ann! Beautiful!
The repeating “V’s” really do pull this card together, Ann. I also like the use of Calypso Coral, unexpected and I love it! Hugs 🙂 Sandy
I’m so glad you do closeups of the cards. It was so nice to see the fish up close.Love the texture of the card and the colors.
Have a safe trip with Muffy. Love her bling!
Fabulous color combo!
Best wishes for Muffy.
Beautiful card. You are sooooo talented.
Beautiful, as always
I think it’s a handsome masculine card Ann – the bright colors you chose are great and the layout and design are perfect for a trendy Father’s Day card
Great card for your hubby, Ann!
Amazing! I knew this card was perfectly pulled together but couldn’t pinpoint why till I read your explanation about the banners and the fishtails and the chevrons. You’re such an artist! Orange and blue are very masculine here in Florida – some team’s colors : ) Love Muffy’s bling – sorry you have to do without her for while.