When in doubt, simple is best for masculine cards. Peep this stellar fishing card for Dad as proof that minimalistic rocks!
Boy oh boy, masculine cards…they certainly can be a challenge. Today’s designer, Shelly, finds that the simpler the better for masculine cards, and said that it seems that everything comes together when going that route. Shelly said, “I know simple can be a challenge for some but fear not, my card is so easy to create, you’ll be a ‘masculine’ pro cardmaker in no time!” We love this look and agree that the simplistic design really Wows!
- Start with white cardstock that is marker friendly.
- Stamp on images from the 3003 Fishing 1 stamp set in black ink.
- Color images with Copic markers. (colors: YG17, YG25, G99, YG99, YG95, YG91, R02, R05, R08, E49, E47, E43, N3, N1)
- Use the 3003 Fishing 1 coordinating die with the colored images.
- With the ‘fish’ being die cut, you’ll want to do a little ‘fussy cutting and trim off the second fish attached. (you only want one fish)
- Do the above step twice.
- Use a white gel pen to cover up any ink marks/lines from cutting away the second fish.
- Set things aside.
- Take white cardstock and die cut a panel using the 5176 Nested Deckle Rectangle die.
- Use a large Blending brush with Color Fuse Ink colors Sky & Odyessey.
- Blend onto bottom part of die cut panel.
- Stamp on sentiment from the 3004 Fishing 2 stamp set, using black ink.
- Add foam tape on back of panel and adhere to card base.
- Adhere images onto the card. *For the fish, layer the two by adhering the first fish directly onto the card and add the second fish with foam tape on the back and adhere it on top of the first fish.
Products used: 3003 Fishing 1 stamp set, 3003D Fishing 1 coordinating die, 3004 Fishing 2 stamp set, 5176D Nested Deckle Rectangle dies, Color Fuse Set #7 (Sky & Odyessey), Large Blending Brushes 4 pack.