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I have been blogging since 2010. I have been married for 32 years and have three children,I have been blessed with Four Gorgeous Grandchildren. I love making my own cards, but dabble in cake making & crochet too. I enjoy going to Alexander Palace twice a year with my mum. I live in Battersea and have grown up here, although me and hubby's dream is to one day live in Spain.....

Wednesday 12 August 2020

Masculine Birthday Card

Blimey, how hot and humid is this weather!!!
I love the sun, but I am even struggling. Wish I had a swimming pool, lol.

Today I am sharing a masculine birthday card.
I don't know about you, but I find them so hard to do. I love adding flowers and lace etc, and I find the cards for men you are more restricted.

I have found a masculine card more easy with the help of John Next Door dies and his tips/inspiration.


                                                                    Front of card .
                                             Also used JND frame tutorial & his dies.



                                                           Stamp used from my stash


Close up

Papers are what I had in my stash. I buy lots of mine from lime tree crafts when at events
(plain card), and in other shops or online when I see a bargain.

Thank you for stopping by today. I love reading your comments and will pop on over and visit you too x

I shall be entering my card into the following challenges:-

Allsorts - Make it masculine

Stamping sensations - make it masculine

Lets craft and create - ATG/lots of layers

Daisy chain - #44 for the boys/men

The male room - #141 (our 7th birthday)

38 comments:

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is lovely Sally. Yes men cards are the pesty cards to make.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Wendy L said...

A super card. John is such an inspiration.
Also thanks for joining the challenge at allsorts

crafty-stamper said...

Brilliant masculine card and great design-love it
Carol x

Anonymous said...

Love your card, I actually do find them so easy to do! You did a god job!

We are going in a heatwave day 8 tomorrow... pffft. So hot

x
Diana

brenda said...

This is so striking Sally, both the colours and design and a great masculine card, many thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts and Stamping Sensations.

JND is indeed great to watch and John and Rose (Limetree) live close to me - not sure if you know but as there are no shows you can order on line from them.

B x

kiwimeskreations said...

Love the arglye pattern you have created on this stunning card Sally! The textures and embossing are wonderful
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Chris said...

It's a fabulous masculine card Sally-great use of your dies! I agree that it's much easier to make cards for females!!
I think we're all suffering from the heat here in the S.E.- too much for too long- at least it's meant to getting cooler...
xx

Mervi said...

Fabulous card!
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m

Claire said...

This is a great design. I struggle so much with male cards
Claire Mrs H's Crafty Corner

Debbie said...

What a lovely card.
Crafty Hugs x
Debbie Maddock
My blog

Brenda said...

Hi Sally, I struggle with masculine cards too, I am sure loving your masculine card here! Love the use of the diamond shape, a little sparkle and lots of masculine colors. Looks like an argyle sweater pattern and I am in love with your card! I have heard it is really hot in your neck of the world, been hot here in the states too. I do have a pool, so been taking long dips to cool off! I also have air conditioning, but I know many places in your neck of the world don't have air. I feel for you in this hot, muggy weather! Please keep cool as you can so no one has a heat stroke!!! Happy weekend! Hugs, Brenda

R's Rue said...

Love it so much

aussie aNNie said...

Hi Sally, wow what a great male care, loving this with John's dies, they sue are nice. Also it was fabulous to see you on my blog, I honestly thought you had 'moved on' and not blogging anymore. Following you again.
hugs. x

Mummylade said...

Wonderful! Thank you for entering our Male challenge at Allsorts and good luck.

cotnob said...

A super card Sally, a fabulous Masculine design - I don't mind making masculine cards, it's cards for close family and friends that I find a challenge!
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

*Vicki* said...

Sally, your masculine design is stunning! Love the diamond shaped dies with your colors and sparkle! Nicely done!!

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

Really striking masculine card, really effective design. Thanks for joining us for our challenge this month at Let's Craft & Create and good luck, Michelle - DT x

JD/ Jill said...

I struggle making masculine cards too! But you have made a fabulous masculine card here. Love the design!

StephW said...

Fab male card, great geometric design & colours ... many thanks for visiting leaving a comment on my blog ... Steph x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I wouldn't say you have problems with masculine cards! This is awesome, love the design the dies and the papers. A Fabulous card. As for the heat, you've been "lucky"? we in Wales haven't had it so hot! But I do feel for you. Thank you so much for joining us in our Birthday challenge at The Male Room this week.I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
Faith DT

We would love it if you could display our challenge badge on your post too, thanks.

pinky said...

Well you have nailed it Sally. This is so striking and definitely very masculine. Love it!

Mac Mable said...

Such a striking masculine card with a fabulous design x.

Lady Joyful said...

Great masculine design! Thank you for joining us at The Male Room - Charlotte/Lady Joyful, DT

Donna Ellis said...

What fabulous inlays and layers, Sally! It's really a marvelous way of creating argyle! hugs, de

Beebeebabs said...

Very nice work thanks for sharing!!!

Jackie T said...

Hi your card is gorgeous. I love the design. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Freubelmina said...

Well your men's card turned out really well Sally.
I think your paper is beautiful, and the nice text makes it complete.
Thank you for your sweet message on my blog.
Kind regards, Wilma xx

Gibmiss said...

Fabulous card Sally ...
Hugs Sylvie X
I am your new follower ...

KarinsArtScrap said...

beautiful card Sally


gr karin

Alison59 said...

Lovely card Sally :-)

Stamps and Paper said...

Your card is lovely Sally men are so difficult to make for.....thank you for visiting my blog and your kind comments...I'm now a follower on yours

Anne

cuilliesocks said...

Hello Sally, thank you for your visit and comment, and for clicking the follow button, I've done likewise.
This is a super male card I love the design and colours.
You have lovely makes on your blog, I've enjoyed scrolling through them, Kate x

Chrissy said...

FABulous masculine card Sally, love the detail of gold and silver..beautiful.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Karen Dunbrook said...

love the diamond patterns...great for a guy card.
x Karen

Margaret said...

This is a great masculine card. I agree that they are so hard to make since you can't really use flowers and bows, lace and trims which I love to use on my cards. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Mariann Jakobsen said...

What a perfect masculine card you've made! Love the colors!
Thanks for visiting my blog, and kind words ;) ...and yes I have pressed the follow button too ....xx

Marlies said...

A lovely stylish masculine card Sally. Masculine cards are indeed allways difficult to make.

Tracy said...

Thanks for joining Stamping Sensations with this entry, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x