Friday, August 21, 2015

JAI #276: JUST ADD CARDS FOR MALES

This week's Just Add Ink challenge, suggested by Jan, is to create a card for a male.

I'm sharing with you today a card I made for my husband's nephew last month.  The birthday boy, who turned 17 (am I stating the obvious?) is a soccer fan.  I created a soccer ball embellishment by running some Whisper White card through my Big Shot, with the Hexagon Hive die.  I adhered the cut-out hexagons to a piece of Basic Black card, then used a 2" Circle punch to make the ball.

My original intention with this card was to have an ombre look, with the triangles stamped in black, Basic Gray and Smoky Slate.  My Basic Gray inkpad didn't stamp nicely, so I've covered up that middle section with some washi tape stuck on Whisper White card.  It adds just the right amount of colour I wanted, so it worked out for the best in the end! (The black and white washi tape is now retired, but the Tangelo Twist spotty washi tape is current.)


 
Don't you just love the size of the sentiment?  This was my first time using the Happy Birthday, Everyone stamp set, and I am in love!  The set can only be earned for free, with Stampin' Rewards with a qualifying order.  All other current products I have used are listed below, and may be purchased from my online store by clicking on any of the thumbnail images.
 
Make sure you check out the rest of the Design Team's card samples, to give you inspiration for making masculine cards.  We'd love for you to link up your own creation on the Just Add Ink blog, too!
 
 
 
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11 comments:

  1. Great card Christine, one I will be saving for a few little soccer loving dudes I know.

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  2. Love the soccer ball. Must remember that myself. Great washi cover up too - I love when a little crafty mishap turns into a happy event! Fabulous masculine card once again, my friend. xx

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  3. You always ace guy cards Christine! Love all the geometric patterns on this (obviously including that clever soccer ball!) and neutral bloke colour palette. xxx

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  4. So graphic and fun Christine! Love the soccer ball - and the offset circle and the washi tape panel is fantastic - I never would've guessed it was the result of a mishap! Such a great colour combo too - I must remember that one :-) xo

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  5. A great card for a teen, Christine! Love the mix of colors and the graphic look of the triangles. What a super idea for making a soccer ball -filing that one away for future use! I'm with you, I think that sentiment is fabulous.

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  6. Very clever! LOVE the soccer ball and also the washi! Lou xo

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  7. Perfect card for a 17 year old male! Love that soccer ball!

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  8. Love the lively, modern feel of this card, with the contrasting grey/black with the bright green and tangelo. The triangles are a great backdrop to that super soccer ball.

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  9. Cool colorful design with great use of washi and cool mix of patterns!

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  10. What a clever chic! Your soccer ball looks so cool and the colours are great, l love all of the different patterns and how well they work together. xx

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  11. Love the creativity of the card and the clever use of all the patterns and colours that work brilliantly. That large sentiment is perfect too!

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