 
Hey there friends! I have another card to show today and although it has a bow, it’s a teensy bit on the masculine side with masculine colors, kraft paper, a little bit of distressing and no pearls. I get many requests for masculine cards and have to admit that it’s the type of card I make the least. I love to shower my kids with an occasional card out of the blue, so this one is meant for my sweet son. I talked to him on the phone yesterday and am so impressed with how he has grown into a young, respectful man. He’s far enough away that he escapes my constant worry and advice yet his head is on so straight – amazing how that happens.
I always jump at the chance to use an embossing folder so I pulled out Spellbinders Numbers and Letters – it fit into the theme so well. On top of that I layered Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight and Spellbinders Filigree Delight. I finished off with Spellbinders Back to Basics Tags.
If you’re heading out for some after Christmas shopping….don’t forget, the sale on Christmas Stamps until December 31st —> HERE!
Hugs to you friends!! Hope your Christmas was fabulous and you’re resting up before we jump into a new year!!
Hi there blog friends. As much as we can’t wait for Christmas to come, can we please put on the brakes for just a minute? I got up to Thanksgiving and the wheels came off…I’ve been travelling much of the last three weeks and am thankful to slow down and savor the sounds and feelings of Christmas. That’s the blessing behind the little crafts we like to do – while we’re in the process of making and creating, it’s so nice to think about the recipient (and hum along to Christmas carols). I took a moment to sit down and create another Christmas card with a sweet new set from Quietfire Design called My Idea of a Perfect Christmas. The background is created using Spellbinders Botanical Swirls and Accents. It’s topped off with Spellbinders Captivating Squares and Spellbinders Classic Squares LG.
Here’s your Step By Step Recap of die cuts and layers, from the bottom up: Start out with a Card Base 7-1/2″ tall by 5-1/2″ wide (or see how to make that size with the Hinge Technique HERE), foam tape, red matting layer cut to 7″ x 5″, design paper layer cut to 6-7/8″ x 4-7/8″, foam tape, die cut layer using Botanical Swirls on all four corners of card, foam tape, die cut layer using Captivating Squares, foam tape, die cut layer using Classic Squares LG. As always, cut everything first, then stack. Position ribbon, and bow on correct layer, admire, then glue!
Cheers to you and I hope the holidays are filling you with the spirit of the season. Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m working on lots of new stuff in the background – stay tuned.
As I’m surrounded by family and reach out to talk and stay in touch with you all on a daily basis, know that I am so very thankful. Thankfulness for the joy that comes to me every day is the inspiration for my simple card today. It is a sentiment penned by my friend Suzanne Canon at Quietfire Design and it’s oh so very true – no one can measure how much a heart can hold. Thank goodness there’s no limit and to be honest I know for sure that there are times where mine overflows. I thought this was so fitting as we celebrate Thanksgiving in the US. If you are a friend abroad please know that I’m thankful for you too!! The sentiment I used for the card is No One Can Measure and I used Spellbinders Filigree Delight for the focal point background panel. And for those of you who follow day to day – look ma, no bow ;-)
So, go eat your turkey and polish it off with pumpkin pie. After that nice long nap you’ll need to take, be sure you stop in to see Suzanne at Quietfire Design for her Thanksgiving Sale :-)
Again, Happy Thanksgiving. Be in the present…..enjoy your time today!!
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Really pretty Becca. Love the papers you used.
Wonderful card design! I wouldn’t hesitate to send it to a gentleman either. Your son will love it, I’m sure.
Beautiful card…please do more cards with a masculine slant. You do them so well and they’re difficult for most of us.
HI Becca
I could have sworn you sell a bowmaker- if so where can I purchase it at?
Thank you and Happy New Year!
VERY NICE BECCA!!!!!!!!!! I think your son is going to LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Great guy-card, Becca. I think any guy would like this one. Even with a bow!! Thanks for sharing it!
Absolutely stunning! Thank you for inspiration :)
Great background and colors. Very versatile card.
Thank you again for sharing with us.
Oh I Love it!
Super card for a guy!!! I card lifted your Nov. 19 blog card for my hubby this year – just didn’t put the flower and bow on it. He saves all the cards I make for him. Glad you had a nice Christmas, Becca!!
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann
Hello Becca
Thank you for some more inspiration for a more masculine card!
I sometimes struggle with those and tend to just leave the bow off hoping that will do!
Seeing yours makes me have second thoughts…… so I will try to copy this card with the tools I have to hand.
Thank you
Love Marg
Happy Christmas Becca. Fantastic, perfect for the men! I love the colours. Alao loved your Christmas card yesterday. I have only just got round to checking your blog! Take care.
Great card, hope you realize how much we appreciate you sharing your talents with us. God bless.
Wow this card is real classy. I find it difficult coming up with just the right color selection for masculine cards and these colors nail it. Thanks a bunch!
Hi Becca
I just love this range of Stamps from JustRite, but it’s your Awesome special touch that makes them look even more Fantastic hugs from Sam x
Really effective and I love the top 2 layers together. Inspired.Thanks for sharing.
Morning Becca, I love this card, the colours are gorgeous, the embossing folder looks stunning and the pen stamp and sentiment are so apt. I love it.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
A really beautiful male card here, and such awesome stamps and colors used on it too. I really like this one Becca, you did such a wonderful job here again hun.
I hope, you´re spending a wonderful Holiday with your family around and enjoying just to take some quiert time and enjoy spending time together without any expectations to anything.
Hi Becca
Another lovely card again,i just love it all ,
Enjoy the rest of your holiday
Take Care
Elaine H X
I always like idea’s for masculine cards, LOVE it!
Beautiful! I love your work!
WOW! This is a great masculine card, yet fancy!
I’m sure your son will love this. Such a great card!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x