Masculine Monday ~ Father's Day Edition

Today we are honoring fathers for Masculine Monday over at the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog. This is a card we made at one of my card nights this past month. We wanted to get a jump on Father's Day! Stampers also had the opportunity to stamp a happy birthday greeting instead if they preferred.

**CASED this card by Stamp & Create with Sabrina

Stamp Sets	Wetlands, And Many More (sentiment, retiring)
Ink	Early Espresso, Hello Honey
Paper	Delightful Dijon, Soft Suede, Hello Honey, Very Vanilla
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Sponges, Neutrals Candy Dots, Hemp Twine (retired)
Tools	N/A

Masculine Thank You

We're sharing some masculine cards today over at the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog. This card was inspired by a card I had found while browsing Pinterest when looking for a quick and easy thank you for my daughter's basketball coaches. I love how the little bit of washi tape goes a long way with this design and the gold glimmer paper, foil, and thread tie together nicely. And, bonus that the Star Framelits I used on this card are on the Weekly Deals this week (ends today, February 29th!)

Stamp Sets	One Big Meaning, Gorgeous Grunge
Ink	Early Espresso
Paper	Crumb Cake, Gold Foil Sheets, Gold Glimmer Paper
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 2014-2016 In Color Washi Tape, Gold Thread
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Stars Framelits

Sunset Work of Art

I finally broke down and ordered the Wetlands Stamp Set during the stamp sale back in November because I needed some more sets that would work for masculine cards. Plus, I have seen so many beautiful things with this set that I just had to get it!

While browsing Pinterest, I came across this card created by Jenn Tinline that I just knew I had to CASE! The Wetlands stamp set pairs up with the Work of Art set to create a beautiful sunset beach scene. This card, although it uses a lot of colors, is very clean and simple. The colors speak for themselves! I used the longer image from the Work of Art stamp set to create both the beach and the ocean, but just kept stamping and not re-inking each time. This gave it a different color effect so all the shades were different. A simple Early Espresso candy dot finishes off the card nicely with the images being the star of the show!

Stamp Sets	Wetlands, Work of Art
Ink	Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, So Saffron, Calypso Coral
Paper	Crumb Cake, So Saffron, Whisper White
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, White Glitter Ribbon, Season of Cheer Washi Tape, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Softly Falling Textured Embossing Folder, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

For more masculine card ideas, visit the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog today!