Making people laugh is such a delight, and nothing feels more intentional than a handmade card that also puts a smile on our face and a giggle in the air.
Today we have a fantastic card creation from our talented designer, Christine. Christine said she is “All about Puns- the punnier, the funnier, I say! This masculine, age related, humor card is definitely a bit nutty, and probably screwed a bolt too tight! What handy guy wouldn’t love a worn out tool apron and a good laugh!” We agree! This card is so great and we are obsessed with her spot-on color choices and distressing! This is frame-worthy and will definitely be putting a smile on the recipients face. Follow along with Christines steps to learn how to make a ‘punny’ masculine card.
Supplies Used:
- 5707-01D Overalls Die
- 37020 Too Many Tools 4×8 Stamp Set
- 37020D Too Many Tools Coordinating Die
- 2018 The Scenic Route 6×6 Paper Pad by Melinda Stearns
- 35059 Snarky Birthday 4×8 Stamp Set
- 5013D Nested Rectangle Small Stitch Die Set
- 5176D Nested Deckle Rectangle Dies
Steps to make this card:
- Die cut Overall pieces from kraft cardstock. Lightly & intentionally stamp partially a plaid pattern on the pieces. Distress the edges w/a tool or scissors edge. Ink all edges.
- Stamp & diecut all tools. If desired, add slight color with W3 or like alcohol marker.
- “Jeans” below tool apron are made using rectangle small stitch die & blue/wht. patterned paper from Scenic Route paper pad. Used Faded Jeans Distress Oxide to edges for depth.
- Emboss sentiment on “jeans” using a black pigment pad and clear gloss embossing powder- heat set.
- Die cut overalls “metal” w/Silver Kraftstock- Sand edges carefully. May wish to layer (diecut 2x) using 100# cardstock for stability. Add ink to sanded edges.
- Make any slits or tear holes, sand and ink. Assemble pockets using foam adhesive only around edges for tools to slide in. Add tools to pockets w/glue. Attach pockets to apron/overalls.
- Create Silver Metallic Frame from same Kraftstock using 2 Rectangle Small Stitch dies of differing sizes or can use a deckle frame rectangle set or deckle cutter. Sand edges and ink. Add frame to a blue cardstock layer, than a white layer: Notice white is longer & allows for screwdrivers from stamp set to be stamped along bottom as a border, with gray ink. You do this by stamping two at a time and rotating to complete width.
- Finally add to a black layer and distress this layer, as well.
Wow! Such a fantastic card creation. Christine has such a great imagination, taking each card to the next level with her creative details! If you love this card, be sure to pin it for later. If you are looking for more masculine card ideas, check out these fun designs.