Greetings Blog Friends!! What a busy day it has been. You’ll find this hard to believe but I can count the number of masculine cards I’ve made in the last couple of years on two hands. I guess the planets have aligned because I’m back with another masculine card. Yikes! They are the tough ones because I can’t simply slather pearls and lace on them but for those of you who thanked me for the brief break from pink – this is for you! Waltzingmouse Stamps welcomes a new release and this set is called My Island. I love the sentiment You Bring Me Sunshine – it’s so very true!
The rays of sunshine are framed in Spellbinders™ Card Creator S5-136 A2 Fancy Weave. I simply tucked it under my burlap ribbon and embellished the bottom with pearls. To corral my ribbon I used Spellbinders™ S5-138 Octagon Strips and Accents and simply wove the loose ends of my bow up and down through the available openings. I finished off with a masculine embellishment at the bottom – not a flower, but a piece from Spellbinders™ Ribbon Buckles. That’s it short and sweet – this goes in the pile for when some occasion calls for a guy card!
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – My Island (Available July 1) Paper: K&Company, American Crafts, Recollections Kraft Ink: Wild Honey Distress Ink, Memento Rich Cocoa Accessories: Spellbinders™ Card Creator S5-136 A2 Fancy Weave (new), Spellbinders™ S5-138 Octagon Strips and Accents (new), Spellbinders™ Ribbon Buckles, Recollections Pearls, Satin Ribbon, Burlap Ribbon |
(New Spellbinders die templates ship in August)
Be sure to peek in to see what the rest of the designers are up to!!
| Fabulous Design Team Creations | |
| 1. Anya Schrier | 7. Kelly Schirmer |
| 2. Becca Feeken | 8. Tosh Leyendekker |
| 3. Julia Aston | 10. Mona Pendleton |
| 4. Belinda Chang Langner | 11. Sandie Dunne |
| 5. Jennifer Holmes | 12. Clare Buswell |
| 6. Bonnie Sharp | 13. Claire Brennan – Owner |
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June 30, 2012
2:12 am
A really beautiful card, that any male would be proud to recieve, that´s for sure, so why you don´t so more, is a riddle to me??? You could do loads of this kind and make them look just as gorgeous I´m sure.
Have a wonderful week-end ahead.
June 30, 2012
2:52 am
Becca, this is stunning. Totally agree with you re male cards. I use loads of bling too, so I find masculine cards extremely difficult!
June 30, 2012
3:32 am
Hi Becca,
As always I love the card on your blog this morning, you have truly great talent, I love your Bow’s, I am a great fan of the fantastic Spellbinders.
Kind regards love from Sam x (From England)
June 30, 2012
4:55 am
This is gorgeous! I love everything about the card and I can;t wait to get my hands on those new dies :)
June 30, 2012
4:56 am
Stunning card. I am loving all the masculine samples in this release. xx
June 30, 2012
5:24 am
Stunning! Love all the texture and the play between the rough burlap and the smooth ribbon. Great job, again!
June 30, 2012
5:31 am
Great job, and peals have a place still,
June 30, 2012
5:50 am
Great card as always. I think everyone has a difficult time with cards for men.
June 30, 2012
6:08 am
Becca, I really like this card,especially the burlap ribbon. Perfect for a guy. I can’t help but wonder what it would look like without the bow. I think, for a guy, it might work even better without it. Everything is so perfectly paired: paper, burlap, stamps, etc. You really are an artist!
June 30, 2012
6:19 am
The burlap sure makes the masculine feature. This can definitely be a problem thinking of things for a male card. My man is into old cars so I use stamps I have for him. His birthday is in July so I may use the burlap effect ~ think he would like that. Thanks for sharing and love 2 cards in one day. You hhave been busy, girlie. Bless you and your talented hands!
Mstgane
Ann
June 30, 2012
6:34 am
Your in fire! There is always a post from you waiting for me.
One after another man cards. By chance I know you will come back to your
mark.
So beautiful masculin cards because we need it.
Merci
Francine
June 30, 2012
6:39 am
Becca how do I get more info on how you did your labels on your storage cases.Love all of your cards.
June 30, 2012
6:40 am
Becca, the burlap looks like wheat too! :) VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!! (Here’s a question for you: Doesn’t the burlap STINK? My eyes & nose water when I smell burlap! :( I LOVE the look & even have some in my fabric…. Just wondering! )
June 30, 2012
6:53 am
I really like all the layers and texture in your card. The burlap ribbon is perfect and even a few pearls!! Super!
June 30, 2012
7:25 am
Another Becca masterpiece! I’m looking forward to the release tomorrow.
Lynn Wild
June 30, 2012
7:37 am
What great colors on this masculine card Becca! love the layers of die cuts and beautiful ribbon – the frayed burlap adds wonderful texture and the sun ray image tucked in at an angle looks great!
June 30, 2012
8:00 am
Another great card! I love how you wove the ribbon through the octagon strip.
June 30, 2012
8:31 am
As usual – simply amazing!
June 30, 2012
8:38 am
Fabulous job, Becca. I do love the masculine color scheme – that bit of burlap is so yummy!
June 30, 2012
8:39 am
Becca, thanks for making my day with your cards! Must check out the new dies.
June 30, 2012
8:43 am
Love how you framed the sun rays.
June 30, 2012
8:46 am
Dare I say it…GORGEOUS masculine card!
June 30, 2012
9:33 am
Love this card, great way to use your burlap, and your new Spellbinders dies, great effects. Once again you have made a beautiful card with your signature bow on it!
June 30, 2012
9:57 am
The burlap makes for a very nice card Becca. Love the colors and how you have embellished. The bow looks very nice and it looks professionally done. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
June 30, 2012
9:59 am
Awesome card!!!!
June 30, 2012
10:07 am
This card is right up my alley — I love the burlap and pearls which work together very effectively. If anyone can make it work, you can…and do it so well!
June 30, 2012
10:31 am
What a gorgeous card. The colors and burlap is wonderful. This gives me an idea. My man would love it! We need more examples of masculine cards.
June 30, 2012
11:42 am
Love the burlap ribbon — don’t think I’ve seen that before. It adds just the right touch to the “manly” card. Thanks for sharing, Becca.
June 30, 2012
12:26 pm
Great coloring choices and not too mushy looking for those macho-men who will receive them!
June 30, 2012
12:50 pm
What a great man card. I am always looking for ideas for a man card,
Thank you for shsring
Vicky
June 30, 2012
12:51 pm
Simply gorgeous, Becca! Gotta’ work in my studio-have local orders. Blessings!
June 30, 2012
2:02 pm
Another Becca beauty! This is so strong and masculine. What a great man-card!
June 30, 2012
2:29 pm
Beautiful masculine card Becca! Love it!
June 30, 2012
2:30 pm
I have seen a lot of talk lately about the difficulty of man-cards. I agree, it is a stretch… but once I get into it, it opens a whole new door… and, I love to peek into new corners and see what I can do! Probably the hardest part is that men don’t tend to gush over our efforts the way our lady friends do… it goes with the territory, I suppose. I do notice that my husband keeps every single card I make for him and seems protective of them. That’s gotta be a good thing in a man’s world. My grandsons are most impressed and expressive when I make them a card with something they think is only part of their world, like Steam Punk or Grunge. Grandma does Steam Punk?! That’s impressive!!
June 30, 2012
3:10 pm
Love the warm rich colors and textures Becca!! Gorgeous, as always!!
June 30, 2012
3:39 pm
Love all the textures, and beautiful browns. hard to make masculine cards but this is elegant and our men are elegant….thanks for sharing…..hugs
June 30, 2012
4:02 pm
I sure cannot wait to get my hands on that card creator set. You have really put that set to a lot of inspiring use, and I love how you worked it in to this card. Fabulous card, Becca.
June 30, 2012
4:27 pm
Awesome masculine card, love every detail!!
June 30, 2012
5:18 pm
Awesome!
July 1, 2012
2:28 pm
Very pretty card, Becca. Love the new sentiment from Waltzing Mouse. Hugs, Kathy