I don't mean the men themselves -although I know one or two VERY difficult ones -
(and if my dear beloved husband is reading this - 'Not you dear - you are WONDERFUL!xxxxxxxx)
I mean making cards for them is difficult - I sit, plan, get the stamps and papers out, fiddle about for ages and then all my efforts end up in the bin 'cos I don't like them!
I don't like buying stamps for men cards - feel I'm wasting my money cos I'd rather be buying something pink and girly....LOL
To be fair, I enjoyed colouring this in!
I stamped it twice onto bright white card then used a nestie to cut out one of the images.
After colouring with watercolours - (they're getting a lot of use just lately!!) - I mounted the circle onto the other stamped image with foam pads so that the ends of the flourish underneath were visible.
The two pieces were then stuck onto a layer of teal coloured card.
I scored a couple of lines onto the card base and used the same teal card for the band across the centre.
Stamped the sentiment, popped in a couple of eyelets in the same colour and cut out the little seagull.
Was quite happy with it when it was finished - (not like me at all!) and someone else must have liked it too, cos it sold yesterday!
A couple of male themed challenges -
Allsorts - Card For a man
MAWTT - Nautical
Pixie Dust - One for the Boys
Southern Girls - About the Boys
Divas by Design - One for the Boys
Try It On Tuesday - On the Beach
It's a beautiful day here - sun is shining- but appearances are very deceptive 'cos the wind is really cold!
Have a great day and thanks for visiting! x
27 comments:
This fab card would be great for a woman too, Viv. I love sea themed stamps. I think of stamps as 'very girly'(eg shoes, roses) and everything else LOL. Anyway, I am not surprised it sold.
Wonderful card Viv, I like the scene the colours and the seagul.
Kevin xx
HI Viv think you have cracked it with this lovely mans card...great scene and beautifully coloured
Anne
Oh Viv, I am having the time of my life, NOT, having to make a card for a 21 year old... Just cannot get it together. So I can understand how you feel. Your card is superb... awesome colouring and image.
Monica xxx
Hello Viv, oh wow, this really is wonderful. It look so calming and a beautiful scene. I love it.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx
Brilliant me lovely and well done you making some pennies, I wish I could ihave hundreds of cards in drawers eeek, really dont know why I carry on this hobby, just beautiful darlin xxxxxxxxxx
Love this! M x
Oh this is brilliant, Love the colours you have used, Its just right for a male card. Thanks for playing on MAWTT this week, Hazelxo
ahoy matey...this is so brill i love seascapes.....keep looking at your girlie below i think i need her she is so gorgeous hugs sassxxx
This is Superb Viv, Love the image and perfect for the Nautical theme on MAWTT, thanks for joining us.
Hugs Mau X
see you like FH too its my addiction too :) been at it approx 10yrs xx
stunning male card viv.the stamo and design are fab :D
xx coops xx
Absolutely fabulous Viv, love it.
Wendy xx
fabulous love the images :)
Fantastic card for a bloke Viv, its a great stamp.
Yvonne x
p.s. We have a Sea theme challenge at Try it on Tuesdays this week as well, love to see you there.
Oh this is fabulous Viv.
luv
Debby
A beautiful card Viv, equally suitable for male or female :o)
Jackie xx
Great card Viv, I love the layering technique. Fab image, beautifully coloured.
Hugs
Caz x
Viv thats fabulous. I love Lighthouses and this card is gorgeous
hugs June x
Superb card Viv. Certainly a must have as an alternative to a car or sport themed one. Pleased it sold for you. Now you will just have to make some more!!! Must admit I like working in chalks and watercolour pencils best. Hugs Mrs A.
Hi Viv
A great male card .. .. loving the layout and that side flourish!
Love Jules xx
fab card, sweet image. Thanks for joining us at Divas by design
hugs
Kat x
Love your male card and this image is lovely I particularly like the swirl at the side of the image. I love how you have used the image twice too! Hugs Susan x
that is one fabulous card! Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Allsorts this week and good luck!
Wow Viv, this is quite beautiful. I love your work so much, I have nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award. Please check out my blog for more details (www.jfroog.blogspot.co.uk) Jenny x
This is a gorgeous one too what a lovely image, it looks very tranquil, love it. xx
lovely scenery fab card tracy x
Turned out wonderful. Love the dimension you've given it and love the score lines!
Shelby
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