Do you find it hard to find just the right masculine card? Maybe this clean and simple masculine card is just what you need! It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players.
This week it is the talented Jan’s turn to host our Clean and Simple challenge. She has selected the theme of “Masculine” for us. I used a fun coyote image to design a card that I felt was versatile enough for a male of any age, whether they are the “younger men” in our lives, like grandsons, or “not-as-young” men, such as my husband. (Yep, this was his Valentine card this year.) I can’t wait to see what YOU create! But remember, this is a CLEAN and SIMPLE challenge. Before you run off to gather your stamps, papers, and inks, keep in mind that when The Paper Players use the term “clean and simple”, we mean cards that:
Have minimal layers and embellishments
Have plenty of open space
Are simple and uncluttered
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Masculine cards don’t have to be boring. They can be anything you want them to be. Feel free to break away from the stereotypes. Rich colors, like the Night of Navy featured on today’s card, is always a sure bet. However, feel free to have a little fun. What says fun better than Granny Apple Green grass and a Boho Blue sky! Instead of brown, which I felt could be a little drab for the vibe I was going for, my coyote is rather dapper in Smoky Slate, plucking his Pecan Pie banjo. And for an unexpected “pop” of color, I added a Berry Burst bandana.
Of course, I love using texture on all of my cards. The Timber 3D embossing folder is usually my “go to” embossing folder for masculine cards. Texture is also added by heat embossing the sentiment. In keeping with the Clean and Simple requirements, no embellishments were added. The result is a flat card which is “post office friendly”.
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LOL, your banjo-strumming coyote is definitely a fun image and I agree, is great for a masculine card! Love how you “framed” the circle with the embossing!
Such a cute and adorable card. Makes for a great card for the young / older males.
Can’t but not like them little critters.
The embossing folder always makes for wonderful masculine cards.
Take care, stay safe and keep warm.
This coyote sings better than the ones in the woods behind my house! Clean and simple but clever and stunning!
This is just too cute!!! I’m sure your hubby was delighted to get this card!!! You are right though all ages would enjoy this fun card!!!
What a fun card, Ann, and I’m sure your husband loved it! The coyote is so cute and I can just hear him howling, er, singing away lol. Wonderful colors too. You always inspire me!
Banjo boy is anything but boring! You’re right about using rich colours and texture. I love both of those things too. I like the way you’ve framed him too. Have a great week. 🙂
Ann, this coyote made me SMILE! He is so dapper with his bandana. Your coloring is perfect. I would love to hear his serenade! Have a great week, My Friend!
Ann… a banjo toting coyote… love it! My guess is that stamp has been in your stash for awhile. I haven’t seen anything like it. Great valentine!
How adorable, and, as you said, versatile!