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Trendy Tuesday – Rock On

Trendy Tuesday – Rock On
by Katherine Elliot

Projects that bring a bit of pop culture to the paper craft world are perfect for our trend posts here at the Paper Crafter”s Library. I”m super excited to present today”s rock n” roll theme. There are a lot of great projects to share today. Feel the beat of the rockin” examples from many talented artists and enjoy checking out the products available with this fun theme.

Card by Jen Shults, image source Taylored Expressions Gallery

Whether you are a fan of this type of music or not, a rock n” roll theme or sentiment coordinates well with modern designs like the card above from Jen Shults. The shapes and images are great to use for the young or young at heart. Taylor VanBruggen” s card below uses the same stamp set from her company”s brand. Taylor”s card pumps up the volume a little more with chic felt embellishments and an unmistakable rock star vibe. Both artists used the You”re My Hero stamp set from Taylored Expressions on their card projects.

Card by Taylor VanBruggen, image source Taylored Expressions Gallery

You”re My Hero stamp set from Taylored Expressions

Next up are some great examples showing off images available from My Favorite Things. MFT”s various rock theme steel rule die shapes, including guitar, flames and stars are showcased in the next projects shared today.

Card by Karli Miranda featuring stamps and dies from My Favorite Things, image source Crafting with Class

Karli”s elaborately layered card above and Aly”s teen-theme inspired scrapbook page below shows off most of the shapes available in the Accent It steel rule dies from MFT.

Steel rule dies, Accent It – Rock and Roll, from My Favorite Things Die-Namics, image source Simon Says Stamp

You Rock scrapbook page by Aly Dosdall, featuring images from My Favorite Things, image source It Happened Like This

More stamp sets that coordinate with die shapes bring a lot of possibilities to projects. My Favorite Things” stamp set. Rock On, may be just what a music fan is looking for…

Document It – Rock On stamp set from My Favorite Things, image source Simon Says Stamp

Other companies like Papertrey Ink and Making Memories give you even more rock n” roll stamping options to consider…

Card by Dawn McVey, featuring Boy Basics Rock On stamp set from Papertrey Ink, image source Papertrey Ink

Making Memories Just Chillin Boy stamps, image source Scrapbook Express

You can find patterned paper and stickers with a rock n” roll vibe, too, to help you finish those teen-theme scrapbook pages and projects.

Die Cuts with a View Teenage Dream Stack

Sugar Tree 12×12 Rock Star paper, image source Scrapbook.com

Best Creation Inc Rockstar Collection paper, image source Scrapbook.com

Fender Rock Star stickers, from Paper House, image source Scrapbook.com

Artistically inspired, modern ink splatters combined with a rock theme can really make an impression. Jeanne Streiff”s colorful card below is another inspiring rock theme project. Jeanne”s card shows off yet another rock star stamp option from the company, Impression Obsession.

Card by Jeanne Streiff, featuring Rock Silhoutte stamp from Impression Obsession, image source Inky Paws

Michele Reynolds” next project makes me feel very sentimental about my neglected vinyl record collection (are you too young to know anything about vinyl records? just Google-it!). Michele”s card below uses a rock theme sentiment from Stampin” Up”s set, Bombs Away Birthday. The stamp set is not totally rock n” roll, but this sentiment from the set and the fantastic faux record shapes make this an instant classic rock favorite.

Card by Michele Reynolds, featuring Bombs Away Birthday stamp from Stampin” Up!, image source Inspiration Ink

Prefer to keep things simple? A simple sentiment, like “You Rock,” is a popular phrase you may find in several stamp sets, like the set below from Technique Tuesday.

Technique Tuesday stamp set, Big Thanks, image source Ellen Hutson.com

You don”t have to be a rock fan, rock star, or teenager to appreciate the simplicity of Julie Ebersole”s flattering card using the sentiment from this set. The added bling of gold sequins and glitter add even more rock star glam to her project, too.

Card by Julie Ebersole, image source Ellen Hutson.com

Summer is here and so is the heat, so why not stay inside, turn up the music and craft on! Keep it rockin” everyone!

Free Project of the Week: Make a Wish – 06 21 2013

Welcome to this week’s Free Project of the Week.

Today’s project is this Make A Wish card, which features a paper pieced ice cream cone as the focal point. Paper piecing is a great way to add color to an outline image stamp when you don’t want to color it in using inks. You can watch a video on how this card was made and download a pdf handout below.

Download the pdf handout here

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Featured Artist/Designer: Lisa Addesa

Today on the Paper Crafter’s Library blog, we’re continuing our weekly featured artist spotlight whereby each week we spotlight a different artist/designer in the paper crafting & mixed media world and introduce you to their fabulous work.

Today we’re thrilled to welcome – Lisa Addesa

Before we show you Lisa’s fabulous projects, let’s get to know her a little bit more…

Hi…my name is Lisa Addesa! I live in Chesapeake, Virginia, a city near Virginia Beach. I began stamping a long time ago, when stamps and ink were pretty much all there were to stamping. During the raising of my three children, I gave up stamping and gave all my stamps and inks away! Four years ago, my then 18yr old daughter and her friend went to a Stampin Up party. She brought home three cards she had made, and when I saw them, I was hooked, again…and became even MORE passionate than the first time!! I joined the online stamping community, Splitcoaststampers , and became involved in their weekly challenges, growing my own little gallery of cards and finding my style.

In 2011, I discovered “blogs” and decided to start one of my own!! My style of card making is clean and simple as I love clean, simple “looking” design, even though it may not be that simple to create! I also LOVE bold colors and love using craft dies!! Dies can add a very cool and fun design element to card making! Comined with stamps, dies have made card making SO MUCH FUN for me!! I am honored to have had some of my cards published in Papercrafts Magazine as well as currently being a member of the 2013 Simon Says Stamp Artist Group!! I am also honored to have been asked to be featured on the Crafter’s Library this week…thanks so much for the opportunity to share my passion with you!! I have decided to make 2 cards showing you clean and simple design, bold colors and the use of one die two ways (using the remnant of the 1st card for the 2nd card) combined with stamps…all of my favorite things…

Featured Projects

A close up of the embossed background…

Instructions and Supplies used:

Card 1: I cut strips of colored paper and adhere them to some paper(I use lightweight white paper). I then die cut the “Happy” from the panel of striped papers, and adhere the word to layers of light chipboard. versamarked the Birthday Words stamp and placed the white panel on the inked stamp, then clear emboss. Lastly, I popped up the panel on card and add “Happy” die cut.

Sizzix Phrases: Happy die Impression Obsession Cover-a–Card Birthday Words Scrap colored papers Papertrey Ink white paper Versamark Clear Embossing powder Pop up dots Big Shot Die Cutting Machine

Card 2:

Using the cut out of the 1st card, cut it into rectangle and stamped the “birthday” underneath the “Happy” . Pop up the panel on black paper and then adhered the whole panel on white card. Two cards with 2 very different looks, yet using the same die and even the same striped paper…fun, right?!

Sizzix Phrases:

Happy die Hero Arts Birthday Sayings (piece of sentiment) Papertrey Ink White paper, Bazzill black Stazon black ink Clear Embossing powder Pop up dots

Thanks again for having me…hope you have a wonderful week!!

We hope you have enjoyed today’s projects courtesy of Lisa Addesa. Also, be sure to stop by Lisa’s blog to see even more of her beautiful work (and let her know we sent you).

Featured Company: Splash of Color

We are happy to bring you this week’s Featured Company: Splash of Color. We are so excited to be featuring them again on Paper Crafter’s Library. In today’s spotlight you’ll learn more about Splash of Color, see a fantastic project by one of their designers and have the opportunity to win the prize package shown below (details at the end of this post).

Silks By Luminarte Twinkling H20’s by Luminarte Iridescent Glitter Paste by Viva Colour Stencil- Quatrefoil by The Crafters Workshop Stickers by Mixed Media 101 for Splash of Color Pallet knife ¾” wide paint brush Adhesive (pictured below)

About Splash of Color

We are a mixed media driven company Featuring Luminarte, Viva Colour and various Licensed artists. We have a strong belief in both inspiring and educating our customers. We are constantly striving to develop new and innovative products, as well as searching out new and exciting products to distribute. And we are responsive to our customers. We listen, we make things that work, that are easy to use, and are the highest quality for the best possible price… and that will help make creative dreams come true. You can visit the Lumiarte website here.

Special Splash of Color Guest Designer

Today we also have a special Splash of Color Guest Designer. Jodi Ohl is part of the 2013 Splash of Color Design Team. We are so excited to have her showcase her work today on Paper Crafter’s Library. You can leave a comment below the post telling us what you like about her project for a chance to win a the prize package.

You can see Jodi’s fabulous project below, but first, here is a little more about her:

Jodi Ohl is a self-taught mixed media artist, originally from Dunkirk, NY, who now resides in Aberdeen, NC. Having recently left her day job to pursue her artistic career full time, she is has built a body of work that is known for its distinctive texture, bold color combinations, often whimsical or abstract compositions, as well as motivational in nature. Her art appeals to those that seem to be young at heart and who appreciate the positive side of life whether communicated through words, colors, or composition. Published in a variety of international mixed media magazines such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studios, Artful Blogging, Artful Journaling, Somerset Holidays and Celebrations, and Cloth Paper Scissors Studios, as well as a contributor to two mixed media books, Art at the Speed of Life by Pam Carriker and Cloth Paper Scissors, The Book by Barbara Delaney, Jodi enjoys writing about her art and sharing the love of healing and motivation through creativity. She is represented by regional galleries in North Carolina and in her home state of NY. In addition, Jodi is a popular mixed media art teacher online and in person, teaching at both large and small local and national workshops around the US. When not painting, she enjoys time with her two sons, Josh, 12 and Zach, 18 as well as other friends and family. Jodi welcomes visitors to her blog Sweet Repeats www.sweetrepeats.blogspot.com where you can find a full listing of classes, weekly musings, and additional artwork for sale

Splash of Color Guest Designer Project

In this demo, we will be using Silks Acrylics on a wood substrate, along with an image transfer, assorted papers, and readily available art supplies to create an embellished painted collage. I hope you find the variety of tips and tricks on how to use the featured products in your mixed projects. The sky is the limit and there really is no right or wrong way to do this, just go out and experiment! There are video tutorials below in addition to the photos.

Segment 1

Here are some of the items I used in this project:

Hard substrate prepared with gesso in a 12 x12 (you can easily substitute other sizes)
Silks Acrylics: Sunburst, Spicy Tomato, Apricot Nectar, Plumeria, Cinnamon Brown
Modeling Crème by Viva in Pearl
Laser Image of a photography
Packing Tape
Modge Podge or other matte medium
White Acrylic Paint
Palette knife
Brushes
Pastels

Other Options: I’ve also provided some additional projects below I created using basically the same method but with a few additional layers. Art so many times is about adding and subtracting. Finding new ways to incorporate your products into your work and simply letting go to enjoy the process are all part of the fun.

I hope you enjoy the segments! Please visit me at my blog for more information on work that I do, classes I teach and additional helpful art and creative business tips! www.sweetrepeats.blogspot.com

We hope you have enjoyed today’s feature. We want to extend a sincere thank you to Jody Ohl for her fabulous project and Splash of Color for sharing their company with us. Be sure to visit Splash of Color to see more of their great products. You can also visit Jody on her blog here.

In order to enter the give-away to win the prize package shown above, please leave us a comment in the comments section of this post. Winner will be announced next Wednesday on the Paper Crafter’s Library blog!

Winner of May Arts Give-Away

I’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to May Arts and their guest designer Erin Thiem for sharing such a wonderful project and for their generous give-away of 2 rolls of ribbon from their collection shown below.

And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…….the winner is…… Barbara Macaskill!

Congratulations Barbara!! Be sure to email us at customerservice@papercrafterslibrary.com to claim your prize. Please be sure to put “May Arts” in the subject line of the email, and then in the email itself, be sure to include your full mailing address and phone number.

For those of you that didn’t win, each week on PCL we feature a different company, and each of those companies generously sponsors a prize. Join us next week when we feature another great company.

Free Project of the Week: Papillon Miss You Card – 06 14 2013

Welcome to this week’s Free Project of the Week.

Today’s card is an easily reproducible design that doesn’t require a lot of materials – you can pretty much use any image in place of the butterfly, and swap out the sentiment for whatever is relevant to the occasion you are creating for. You can watch a video on how this card was made and download a pdf handout below.

Download the pdf handout here

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Featured Artist/Designer: Debby Hughes

Today we’re thrilled to welcome – Debby Hughes

Before we show you Debby’s fabulous projects, let’s get to know her a little bit more…

Hi, I’m Debby Hughes, living in Scotland with my husband, I’m a stay at home Mum to our three children. I have a science background but have always been making something in my spare time. My crafty pursuits became a more prominent part of my life after my children were born and I found that creating was a great antidote to running around after little ones all day. Now my children are older and at school my main role seems to be the family taxi service!

I started blogging in 2010 so that I could join in with the card challenges I enjoyed. You can find my blog here (http://limedoodledesign.com). Since those first days, when I wondered if anyone would pop by my blog, it has been a wonderful creative journey involving Challenge Blogs, Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen, Company Design Teams, Online Classes and the thrill of seeing my cards in print. Currently I am on the CASE Study Challenge team (http://casestudychallenge.blogspot.co.uk) and design for Clearly Besotted Stamps (http://www.clearlybesottedstamps.com), Lil’ Inker Designs (http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com) and Simon Says Stamp (http://www.simonsaysstamp.com).

Card Projects

I am delighted to be here at Paper Crafter’s Library today! I thought for my projects I’d look at using different heat embossing and colouring methods for my images. My first card uses gold embossing for this wonderful Hero Arts flower from their Pattern Hearts and Flowers set.

After embossing I coloured the flowers with Copics before fussing cutting out and foam mounting onto a card base with the lower third covered with patterned paper and a sentiment strip added above. The sentiment is also heat embossed with white powder. A few gold sequins were the final touch.

Supplies:

Clear Stamps: CL596 Pattern Hearts & Flowers set by Hero Arts, sentiment from Tilted Banner Sayings set by Simon Says Stamp
Inks: Versamark by Tsukineko
Card: Neenah solar white, Taffy by Bazzill, Rock Candy by Bazzill
Paper: The Sweetest Thing Tangerine 6×6 pad by My Mind’s Eye
Sequins: Ebay
Copics: R02, R05, R08, G94, G99, BV00, BV08
Embossing Powder: Super Fine Detail Gold by Ranger

For my second card, I white heat embossed the flowers and leaves from Clearly Besotted Stamps ‘You Are’ set and then stamped the images again onto masking paper and created a negative mask. I placed this over the images and then used a foam applicator and Distress Inks to colour them. Once I removed the mask I used the matching dies to cut them out. I mounted the flowers with leaves tucked under onto a die cut note page, stamped with the matching journaling lines. The little journaling card was clipped to a card base decorated with subtle patterned papers. This time I added a twine tied button and a few enamel dots as a finishing touch.

Supplies:

Clear Stamps: flower and leaves from You Are set by Clearly Besotted Stamps, journaling lines from Notebook Doodles by Lil’ Inker Designs, hello sentiment from Handwritten Sentiments by Simon Says Stamp
Inks: Versafine Onxy Black and Versafine Smokey Gray and Versamark by Tsukineko, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Barn Door, Bundled Sage, Forest Moss and Peeled Paint Distress Inks by Ranger
Card: Neenah Solar White, Butter Mints by Bazzill
Dies: You Are set by Clearly Besotted Stamps, notebook by Lil’ Inker Designs
Enamel Dots: The Sweetest Thing Tangerine by My Mind’s Eye
Embossing Powder: White by Hero Arts
Paper Clip: Idea-ology mini paper clips by Tim Holtz
Twine: Harvest collection by Hemptique
Button

I hope I’ve inspired you to get out your heat gun and try heat embossing. It is after all one of those wow techniques; when you see the embossing powder melt and become smooth it really is amazing! Thank you Paper Crafter’s Library for having me join you today 🙂

We hope you have enjoyed today’s projects courtesy of Debby Hughes. Also, be sure to stop by Debby’s blog to see even more of her beautiful work (and let her know we sent you).

Featured Company: May Arts

Today we are excited to welcome back this week’s Featured Company May Arts and to share a beautiful creation from one of their designers using some gorgeous May Arts Ribbon.

Here at Paper Crafter’s Library we’re ribbon lovers – you’ll find ribbon on almost all of our projects – which is why we’re so thrilled to bring you another fabulous May Arts project. You haven’t seen ribbon until you’ve seen May Arts Ribbon – they offer a multitude of different colors and styles of ribbon to suit any preference and taste – and all of it, top quality!

And, we also have a give-a-way for you!! Two lucky winners will receive a “winners choice” of 2 spools of Ribbon from May Arts. One winner will be drawn from all the comments left here on the Paper Crafter’s Library blog to win AND one winner will be drawn from all the comments left on the May Arts Blog to win. You certainly have a lot to choose from

Remember, each comment you leave is one entry, so be sure to visit today not only for the great project idea, but also to enter your name into our give-away.

About May Arts

May Arts Ribbon was founded in the early 1980’s in Riverside, Connecticut. The original products were high-end silk flowers imported from Taiwan, which were decorated using quality ribbons. The decorative ribbons proved so popular among customers that the business gradually evolved into a dedicated ribbon wholesaler.

As a family-owned and operated business, May Arts began a long-standing tradition of quality, affordability and exceptional customer service. We are dedicated to carrying on this same tradition by offering high quality products at competitive prices. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to answer your questions or to assist you in placing your order.

May Arts carries a wide selection of quality ribbons to choose from; such as grosgrain, silk, satin, burlap and a variety of prints and patterns. All inventory is held in stock, so we can ship orders out right away—typically the same day.

Where to Buy May Arts Ribbons

The May Arts website is their wholesale site for online and brink and mortar retailers. We’ve linked to it so that you can easily view their entire product line in one place. There are numerous places where you can purchase May Arts Ribbons including many local scrapbook stores as well as online stores. Two of the online stores that carry the biggest selections that we are aware of include Amazon, who carry the complete May Arts Ribbon Line (plus you can qualify for free shipping). Click on the link we provided and it will take you to our May Arts Ribbon Search Results. To find a particular ribbon, go to the May Arts website, find the name of the ribbon and color and then enter that into your Amazon search results. Please note that through Amazon you’re buying by the roll. Most other online and local scrapbook stores sell May Arts Ribbon by the yard. One of the online stores that carries a great selection is Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Special May Arts Guest Designer

Today we a special project for you created by May Arts Guest Designer Erin Thiem. You can see Erin’s fabulous projects below, but first, here is a little more about Erin:

I’m a paper lover who has come to use May Arts on nearly ever project I do, whether it’s CAS cards, fun individual wine bottle labels or gift card holders.

When I’m not creating I’m either running the small family owned motel the Outside Inn (http://outsideinn.com), taking photos for my local blog http://outsideinn.com/blog) r hanging out with my family.

May Arts Featured Project:
Card and Coordinating Gift Tag

I’m here with a fun project using May Arts ribbon and some of the new Hero Arts Stamp Your Story goodies.

I was inspired by Shari’s video on the Hero Arts blog using their new daubers and large background stamp.

I grabbed a trio of the daubers and added the inks to the stamp, sprayed with water before laying a piece of cardstock on top of the stamp. I used the tip of pressing a paper towel on top of the stamp to help absorb the extras and that worked great. I love the artsy feel of the background.

Next up take 2 May Arts Sheer Chiffon flowers and use the daubers to color in the flowers. The jumbo May Arts leaves were the perfect size, so I cut individual leaves and added a cluster under the flowers.

To complete my card I stamped a PTI sentiment to the bottom and added the panel to a separate
piece of cardstock.

I wanted to make a gift tag to go along with my card, so I started by creating a coordination button with an extra stamped sheet using the same technique above. To give the button a little something extra I added a layer of May Arts 2 ½ inch sheer ribbon over the stamped card stock and then added the whole button to the May Arts inked flower. To complete the look I die cut out a tag with another inked up card sheet and then used a piece of May Arts solid wrinkle ribbon around the center and tied up with May Arts woven velvet and silk.

Supplies used in card:

May Arts Sheer Chiffon flowers
May Arts jumbo leaves
Hero Arts Painted Canvas Background Stamp
Hero Arts daubers
PTI Happy Trails sentiment
Versafine black ink
PTI Rustic White card stock
Mr. Mister water spray bottle

Supplies in Tag:

May Arts Sheer Chiffon flowers
May Arts 2 ½ inch sheer ribbon
May Arts woven velvet
May Arts silk
PTI Tag It Sale Die
Hero Arts Painted Canvas Background Stamp
Hero Arts daubers
Imaginisce i-top

Thanks for checking out my creative goodies. We hope you have enjoyed today’s feature. We want to extend a sincere thank you to Erin Thiem for her fabulous projects and May Arts for sharing their company with us. Be sure to visit May Arts to see more of their great products and to enter the fabulous give-away.

In order to enter the give-away to win the ribbon rolls, please leave us a comment in the comments section of this post and visit May Arts to leave a comment on their blog as well. Winners will be announced next week on the Paper Crafter’s Library blog!

Winner of Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Give-Away

I’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to Faber-Castell and their guest designer Mou Saha for sharing such a wonderful project and for their generous give-away of two packs of the 3 count Stamper’s Big Brush Pens in the colors of your choice shown below.

And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…….the winner is……Julie Camell !

Congratulations Julie!! Be sure to email us at customerservice@papercrafterslibrary.com to claim your prize. Please be sure to put “Fancy Pants Designs” in the subject line of the email, and then in the email itself, be sure to include your full mailing address and phone number.

For those of you that didn’t win, each week on PCL we feature a different company, and each of those companies generously sponsors a prize. Join us next week for our next feature.

Trendy Tuesday – All About Dad

Trendy Tuesday – All About Dad
by Katherine Elliot

Masculine theme cards abound this time of year as we approach father’s day. I have friends that say they have a difficult time making “man cards.” Fortunately it was my experience that dad was always pleased with anything hand made. So even if you feel you struggle with a macho style, never fear making a card for dad or the father figure in your life. Today I’ve pulled out some of my favorite images celebrating fathers and masculine themes. Many of the projects highlight trends from previous Trendy Tuesday articles. You can use today’s post to review some articles you may have missed, just look for the hyperlink words as you read along.

The chalkboard style is still a hit with many stampers and that style works great for a masculine theme card. Check out Joan Erwin’s card with a sentiment that says it all. Her card features a new stamp from Taylored Expressions that is perfect for the chalkboard style. Gotta love that chevron touch as well, as those shapes are still very hot.

Card by Joan Erwin, featuring Graphic Greetings, Dad, stamp from Taylored Expressions, image source Stamping with a Passion

Clocks and time pieces are a trendy theme and the images can create a great background for that dependable man in your life. Shani Thomas created a detailed, time-honored card using images from Inspired by Stamping.

Card by Shani Thomas, featuring stamps from Inspired by Stamping, image source Paperesse

Go ahead, dare to make dad cry with a sentimental silhouette style card like the one Christine Okken created using stamps from Flourishes. A couple wood buttons also make great manly accents on her card.

Card by Christine Okken, featuring stamps from Flourishes, image source Christine Creations

Father’s Day stamp set from Flourishes

Rustic charm and a fishing theme decorate this next card created by Makiko Jones featuring another Fathers Day stamp set from Flourishes, What a Catch.

Card by Makiko Jones, image source Flourishes gallery

What a Catch stamp set from Flourishes

More fish decorate this next card using a background stamp from Unity Stamp Company. The straight forward layout incorporates some distressing, brads and twine, all great details to add to a masculine style card.

Card by Lisa Henke, featuring Somethin’ is Fishy stamp from Unity Stamp Company

Images with a sketchy vibe look very hip on this next project perfect for any occasion for the handy man in your life.

Card by Angie Blom, image source Unity Stamp Company

Alex Guy stamp set from Unity Stamp Company

More tools, some cool dots, and a wrench charm tied to the string on this card by Chris Veneruso show details that would surely impress dad.

Card by Chris Veneruso, featuring images from Paper Pretties’ set Handyman, image source Easily Amused

The Handyman stamp set from Paper Pretties includes many great man-themed images and sentiments.

Paper Pretties stamp set Handyman

Hard to forget the golf fanatic this time of year, too. Dawn Easton’s card looks clean and simply “par-fect.” What a great card to include some banners that are still very popular, too.

Card by Dawn Easton, featuring stamps from Taylored Expressions, image source Treasure Oiler Designz

The Boys Will Be Boys stamp set that Dawn Easton used is another set that includes a wide variety of images and sentiments.

Boys Will Be Boys stamp set from Taylored Expressions

The witty, yet slightly more formal father figure, may just love a chic, bright card like Mary Fish’s card below. The little mustache and tie looks super sweet.

Card by Mary Fish, featuring stamps and papers from Stampin’ Up!, image source Stampin’ Pretty

Lines and graphic shapes are great for any style masculine card. Cathee Anderson created a mini-album that shows off several fresh shapes and colors from Stampin’ Up! She used a fun tutorial from studionoeight for her project. The trendy arrows help focus your attention on the man of honor.

Father’s Day mini album by Cathee Anderson, image source My Life in Color

It’s a couch potato’s delight with this next stamp set from Papertrey Ink. You don’t have to be a dad to appreciate this one… this has my brother written all over it…

Polka Dot Parade #3 stamp set from Papertrey Ink

And who says that polka dots are not manly? They look great on Heather Nichols card below.

Card by Heather Nichols, featuring stamps and die from Papertrey Ink, image source Pine is Here

Hope you had a chance to sit and relax while you read today’s post and revisited a few of our previous ones. Enjoy creating for the man in your life. Happy crafting, everyone!