Saturday, March 19, 2011

Less Is More Challenge Week 7: Masculine


Ah yes... the ever elusive masculine card. That's this weeks challenge over at the wonderfully fun Less Is More Challenge Blog. I will admit I hardly ever make masculine cards. It's a little hard to admit when you're not good at something and the design and execution of masculine cards is definitely an area I could greatly improve upon. Luckily, I just received a massive ebay haul of Tim Holtz stamps I won so when I read this weeks challenge I knew exactly where to go for inspiration...
I created this first card using "The Journey" set for the vehicle and the "Playful Journey" set for the sentiment. I think it turned out to be a nice "all occasion" type of card or even a nice and simple graduation card.

The next card I created is my favorite of the two. I love this little bicycle stamp from the "Playful Journey" set, but I wanted to do something a little different for the paper. I decided to use a gold metallic finish paper as my card base. I was a little worried it might not turn out masculine enough, but because it is metallic and not sparkly it is actually quite masculine. I think the paper really takes this card up a notch. In fact, I think I am going to turn this concept into a notecard set to list in my shop. I'm glad I gave it a shot even though I was hesitant!

All stamps are from the Tim Holtz Visual Artistry clear stamp collection from Stampers Anonymous. Thanks for letting me share!

As always

Angela

26 comments:

  1. I really like both cards, but the first one is probably my favourite. Well done!

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  2. Whoah!
    She's done it again, these are fabulous Angela, I love both of them!
    The simplicity says it all!
    Thanks for joining us again.
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  3. Fabulous cards, love the stamps!
    Happy Crafting, Debxx

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  4. Fabulous stamps and cards. Love them. Happy creating with them!

    Ali x

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  5. These are both fabulous cards. Love them both. Jo x

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  6. Love these cards, lovely images.

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  7. Hi Angela
    Love the Tim Holtz Sets. Just posted my card on Less is More and seen we've used the same stamps - great minds think alike!!
    Sandra

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  8. Fantastic cards...I especially love the bicycle!

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  9. WOW Angela these are both stunning!
    Love them
    Thanks so much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  10. Why is it that when you do CAS cards like this, just a small image and a sentiment,they look fantastic and very arty but when I try they look naked? Lol. Two brilliant cards.
    Lynne xxx

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  11. FAB images from "Sir" Tim and lovely cards too

    Kathyk

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  12. Love the images - they make great cards

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  13. Both excellent masculine cards. Congrats.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  14. Fab cards, I just love the vintage car. x

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  15. Love the boldness of this stamps - screams guy card!

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  16. I've looked at that TH set several times...now you've inspired me with your beautiful cards!!!

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  17. Two lovely cards, well done :O) Viv xx

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  18. Two great cards, but I do love that bicycle stamp. Sue.x

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  19. Love your sentiment with the vintage car. x

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  20. I love both these cards Angela. Good job you won the ebay stash in time for this challenge!
    Lizy x

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  21. Both beautiful cards.
    jenjoy x

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  22. Two great card-very cas.
    Linbyx

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  23. I like them both! Very manly :D
    Great pics too! I'm a new follower!

    Tanja (tanchyka on swap-bot)

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