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Saturday 17 March 2012

My most simple card. Ever.

I had to make a quick male card today because I'd left it to the last minute (as usual).  As my regular readers will know, I'm a cute and pink kind of gal, so trying to create something non-fussy with no flowers, ribbons, gems, pearls, and cute fluffy bear images does not come naturally.

Anyway, I've just invested in a fab new die-versions die from Oyster Stamps and so decided that it would be perfect for a plain card suitable for a guy.  I embossed the card base front for some added interest, cut the wording from opalescent red card, and raised it on sticky foam pads.

Simples !!!

Even my hubby, who has previously told me that "you just don't do male cards", had to admit that this one was sufficiently masculine.  Not a flower in sight.  Hope my colleague likes it too.  Happy birthday Kev, this one's for you!!!

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Happy crafting.

10 comments:

  1. Mimi17 March, 2012

    oh this is so cool! love the bright red lettering! Thanks for joining us at Lollipop Crafts! ;)

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  2. Cally17 March, 2012

    Love the card. I may have to purchase that die! It's great. Cally x

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  3. Mojca17 March, 2012

    So simpel but so beautiful card! Great that you tried something different. Hugs! Mojca

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  4. scrap joanny18 March, 2012

    great card and perfect for us chalenge - thank so much for playing with lollipopcrafts - hugs joanna

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  5. Christine L18 March, 2012

    Fab card Annette... Just perfect for a male card!
    Hugs..
    Christine x

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  6. Deb18 March, 2012

    Beautiful card!
    Many thanks for joining in the
    ♥Cute Card Thursday Challenge♥
    this week! Debxx

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  7. xxxtglxxx19 March, 2012

    'Sufficiently masculine' :) That made me smile Netty. My hubby is my biggest critic on male cards, and I cant believe how fussy he can be! :D

    This is brilliant, and I agree, simple is best for male cards ;) I has just the right amount of impact and it does what it says on the tin (which is all my hubby would be bothered about) ;)

    I havent seen those dies before either - its perfect!

    Hope you have a great week hun,

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  8. Lisa T19 March, 2012

    Perfect male card! Thanks for joining us this week at Totally Papercrafts.

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  9. Sonia21 March, 2012

    Hello Annette
    Super fab male card! GREAT JOB!
    Thanks for joining us at Lollipop Crafts. Good Luck!
    Sony - DT LC
    sonia-studio60.blogspot.com

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  10. National Labor Relation Act28 March, 2012

    Simple male card will appreciate a men like me. When it comes to gifts it cools us feeling receiving like this.

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