Monday, February 11, 2013

Masculine Valentine's Day Cards

Hello Friends!

Happy Monday to you all! Melissa, here today showing my version of a masculine Valentines Day card!

I know masculine cards intimate some card makers, including myself, so I asked my hubs to tell me what made a masculine card. I'll share his hints after the photo.


Ok, so here's the good stuff-man approved tips:
  1. No BOWS! If you must tie something pretty on the card, consider hemp or twine and only tie in a knot.
  2. KISS-Keep It Simply Silly (or Stupid, depending, haha!). Seriously, masculine cards are most likely clean & simple (CAS). So double practice points for trying masculine, you get to practice CAS also. Whoot!
  3. Think graphic, shapes, straight lines and more rustic embellies like staples, metal brads, etc when you're designing for a guy.
  4. And guys only glance at the card, so don't break a sweat! 
I hope you'll find making masculine cards easier now :)

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Have a great week!
Melissa




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16 comments:

  1. Jennifer RzasaFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    I love that last tip....so true!

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  2. Chitra NairFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Love the last tip..It is so true..

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  3. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Great tips, Melissa!

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  4. Katie Ann BrooksFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Oh, thanks for the tips. My hubby's card has a bow and some emblishments, maybe I should redesign!!!! AHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! J/K. :)

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  5. Samantha MannFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Ha ha ha!! Great tips!! And LOVE your card!! It's awesome!

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  6. Barb GhigFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    I really love your card...just perfect for a guy! Thanks so much for the hints on creating a masculine card!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    LOVE the tips...sooo true on all your points. Your card...amazing and lovin' that cute little crisscross staples!

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  8. Renee VFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Great card Melissa! The tips from your hubby sounds just like what mine would say :)

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  9. Carol McCreadyFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Great card. It's always so hard for
    me to come up with masculine cards.

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  10. Nancy KFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Excellent masculine card-making advice, Melissa! I especially like #4...so true!

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  11. Chris - Creations in BloomFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    great tips! Love your card.

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  12. Virginia L.February 14, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Heehee! Your tips makes me smile! AWESOME tips and perfect card for a guy! You rock at this , Melissa!

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  13. shamraizFebruary 16, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Not even a year old & already among the "events stars"! I always look forward to your posts. Congrats!
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  14. ChristianaFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Awesome card and tips, Melissa!

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  15. ali naqviFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    This is amazing...i like it..thanks for sharing.!! Plastic cards printing

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  16. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    Charming and attractive designs easy to applicable..
    plastic business cards

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