Do you struggle creating cards for guys? Well, you have lots of company! It's a challenge for many stampers. Try grabbing plaid paper like this classic Timeless Plaid 6X6" Designer Series Paper #164678. Pull colors from the plaid: Old Olive, Mossy Meadow and Basic Beige. It's a great start for masculine cards.

Check out these new Everyday Arches Dies #164629! LOVE THEM!! For this card, score and fold the Old Olive cardstock, then place the straight edge of the desired die off the fold just a little. After die cutting, that edge will not cut, but become a hinge!

These basic sentiments are from Friends For Life Stamp Set #163359.  Be sure to cover your envelope flap with coordinating paper cut 6 X 2-1/4". Try this guy card!

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The Grove Dies #157844 create pretty, peaceful sunset or sunrise cards! The sky is created with Full Of Life 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163357. This is a wonderful pairing of products to make stunning cards for guys!

This card is simple to make. One die cut and one designer paper = fast! Every nature lover will enjoy receiving this design!

When you are creating, don't forget to make some masculine cards!

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All Stamps in the Annual Catalog are 15% OFF. Does not include bundles or suites.

Sale dates are Oct. 7, 8 & 9, 2024.

My FAVORITE Stamp Sets on sale:

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Autumn is arriving and the color is beginning!! A realistic tree image is such a staple for every stamp collection! It's perfect for masculine cards, autumn cards and sympathy cards, too. This is Loveliest Tree Stamp Set of six images, #163714.

This image is stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad #132708 and colored with Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends alcohol markers. The base card is Pebbled Path card stock, a versatile neutral.

This product also has a bundled option with dies: Loveliest Tree Bundle #163716. Enjoy the beauty of Autumn!

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Autumn is coming!! Check out this cute online exclusive Iconic Celebrations 6X6" Designer Series Paper #164193. The images on the paper are the same as the Autumn Leaves Dies #162185!

This is a Z-Fold design: cut the base card stock 4-1/4 X 11" and score at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". It's so easy!! 

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What a stately tree! This handmade card uses the online exclusive, Frosted Forest Bundle #164137. This bundle contains a stamp set, coordinating dies and a decorative mask (stencil.) Because this bundle has MORE parts, it offers MORE ways to be creative. This tree uses ONLY the masks. The grass is the pine tree stamp image.

TIP: before you remove the leaf mask, splatter the tree with a dark green marker! This adds another layer of interest.

The tree image and a gold foil layer were cut with the Countryside Corners Dies #161471. This card would be great for a guy! Be sure to check out the Online Exclusives in my online store's menu. There are lots of fun products there!

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Today's guest stamper is my friend and team member, Dena Rasmussen from Illinois. Dena demonstrated the Northern Lights Technique at our recent gathering of team members. It's SO IMPRESSIVE! She used the gorgeous online exclusive, Encircled in Nature Bundle #163629.

The tiny stars were created by splattering White Craft Pigment Ink that was diluted with a drop of water. Just lovely! Thanks, for the awesome demonstration and card, Dena!

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You have to love a great realistic tree image! They create wonderful guy cards and sympathy card plus much more!! This is the NEW Loveliest Tree Bundle #163716 paired perfectly with Textured Timber Stamp Set #163656, an online exclusive.

This classic autumn oak tree was colored with Stampin' Up! Blends alcohol markers in Copper Clay and yellow colors. The base card is Copper Clay card stock and Copper Clay ink on the wood images.

Strong and majestic, this image is an excellent masculine card! Don't forget to create special handmade cards for the men in your life!!

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My last posted showed you how to use the Painter's Tape Technique for card making. Here is another idea. If you click the photo to enlarge it, you'll get a nice view of the texture created by using Painter's Tape to make the background.

A black base card POPS all the colors!! The sentiment and stars were created using the Wanted to Say Dies #161594. To review this Painter's Tape Technique click HERE. Try this!!

 Here is an easy handmade card for a Birthday. This Brewed for You Stamp Set #159087 has coordinating Brewed Dies #159092 for increased creativity! Cut 2-1/4"off the right front of the card base to make this easy fancy fold. SIMPLE!!

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Mail for a male!! This is a "spot on" guy card! Trucking Along Bundle with Punch #162306 is sooo versatile. Lots of different items can be "loaded" into this adorable old truck!!

The new Textured Timber Stamp Set #163656 pairs perfectly with this cute truck. It creates the card background, dirt road and timbers in the truck bed! FUN!! MASCULINE!!

BOTH of these great stamp sets can be found in my Online Store and are not in any publication.

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We love handmade cards in the mail!! This mailbox is so cute, create with the Textured 12 X 12" Shimmer Paper #160838! It gives a corrugated texture. The Sending Love Bundle #162880 is all about mail!

This clever die cut mailbox can be open or closed. Did you notice the subtle background that was created with the Artistic Mix Masks #159178 and a Blending Brush #160518? The base color is Soft Sea Form, stenciled with the same color ink for softness.

You would have so much fun using this Sending Love Bundle! My recent class loved it!

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This is a great gender neutral card!! The sentiments on the front and inside are Wanted to Say Dies #161594.  It's fun to create summertime cards in winter!!

These colors are Black, Real Red, and Garden Green. The background is the handy Neutrals 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #161641. Purchase now because this Sale-A-Bration DEAL will not last forever!!

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FREE Watercolor Melon Stamp Set #162962 with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration Promo!! Such a FUN bunch of images!! And there is a coordinating punch - Modern Oval Punch #162234!! These colors are Real Red and Garden Green. The drips are easily created with the "seed" image and sparkled up with Wink of Stella Glitter Pen #141897.

The perfect greeting is from the Ice Cream Swirl Stamp Set #162764.

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OUT OF THE BOX design!! Check this out - a snowman made with Planted Paradise Stamp Set #162925!! It's so fun to see what else you can make with a stamp set other than the obvious!! 

For the mouth and eyes, use a standard pencil eraser. Dab it on the ink pad and print! VIOLA! ALL other images are from the stamp set, even the nose!! The conversation bubble is punched with the Bee Builder Punch #162553.

Try this happy Birthday Snowman!!

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This cute old truck can transport anything you can think of!! This blue truck has a load of FISH, for the fisherman!!

The fish were fussy cut from the Let's Go Fishing 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #161534. The scale make them look like WHOPPERS!! So fun!!

This is the fun and versatile Trucking Along Bundle with Punch #162306!! Find this in my online store under Online Exclusives!! Get it while it's available!

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Magical Meadow Stamp Set #162134 can create great masculine cards!! This grouping of conifers in positive and negative is very unique!

These colors are Basic White, Basic Black, Shaded Spruce and a touch of Coastal Cabana. No bows for men, just a touch of wide Natural Ribbon #162192. Attach the ribbon with Tear & Tape #154031.

Inside is a sentiment using Biggest Wish Stamp Set #155052.

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Playing with color is fun and satisfying! Select colors you love and see of you can use them with different images and layouts! The card on the left is created with the very versatile Timeless Arrangements Dies #161525. Lovely! The card on the right uses the same colors with the Waves Dies #158840. So different! Play with colors - try it!!

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What a great pairing, All About Autumn Bundle #162186 and So Sincere Stamp Set #162283! The vertical sentiment fits perfectly when the card front is cut one inch short.

The All About Autumn 6X6" Specialty Designer Series Paper #162178 has geometric foil designs on one side and Fall images on the other.

This would be a perfect Birthday card for a man! Have you felt the season changing?

Here is an idea for the guys in your life! The FUN Let's Go Fishing 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #16111534 does all the design work for this clever masculine card! Each panel is cut 1-3/4 X  4". The base card is the standard 5-1/2 X 4-1/4".

Use leftover paper strips to add interest inside your cards.

All That Dies #159078 adds fun details! Don't forget to stamp for the guys in your life! 

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Demonstrator Dana Meacham was the SWAP WINNER at my recent Midwest North Star Stampers Annual Demonstrator Gathering! She did an outstanding job with the Stargazing Suite #161189! This is a Fancy Fold that opens twice. The base card is a basic "Z Fold." Dana used Blending Brushes to add color to the astronaut before die cutting.

She paired the Stargazing 12X12" Designer Series Paper #161175 with the Holographic Trio 12X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #161744. It's a WOW!!

The inside opens upward to view the sentiment. Thank you for a "STELLAR" creation, Dana! There were lots of other great swaps, too!

Look at what designer papers can do for your images!! These decorative clay pots look so real with the dripping glaze!! This Earthen Elegance 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #161503 is ON SALE all month for 15% OFF!! The sale price is only $10.62! Other designs are available.

This earthy combo of colors is Copper Clay, Basic Black, Pecan Pie and Early Espresso. The layer is cut with the Countryside Corners Dies #161471.

Surprise! Inside, is a Very Vanilla layer cut with the same Countryside Corners Dies.

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An easy to read, bold HAPPY BIRTHDAY sentiment is an essential for all stampers to have in their collections! This Phrases for All Stamp Set #161403 fits the bill!!

This base card is Soft Sea Foam with a layer of vellum. The vellum has been die cut using the Dots & Spots Die #159164 for subtle texture. The green card stocks are Garden Green, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, and Granny Apple Green punched with the Bough Punch #157711.

This versatile Birthday card is great to have on hand!

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Here is a class hit from my recent Mail for Males Cards Class!! Brewed for You Bundle #159093 is PERFECT for the guys in your life!!

And surprise! This is an Easel Fancy Fold Card! Cut base card stock 11 X 4-1/4", and score at 5-1/2 and 2-3/4". SIMPLE. Add a "stop" for the front edge to rest against and make sure to "dimensionalize" it!

Inside is a great sentiment!!

Add Wink of Stella glitter pen #141897 to the beer foam, just for FUN!!

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Michelle Miller, friend and team member, is my guest creator today. This cool card uses the Like an Animal 12 X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #160841. Look closely, and see the 1-1/2" Metallic Mesh Ribbon #153550.

These great sentiments are Kind & Sincere Stamp Set #160739 from the Spring Mini Catalog. Thanks for sharing this great card, Michelle!

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Don't forget to stamp for the men in your life!! He's the Man Suite #159083 covers lots of men's activities so it's very easy to use! He's the Man 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #159068 is very masculine!

The black argyle pattern is a die cut. Use the Adhesive Sheets #152334 to make application fast and easy! Apply it to the back of your card stock, then die cut and you have a "sticker."

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Jamie Sales, demonstrator and QC Swapping friend from LaPorte, Indiana is my guest stamper today. This masculine card uses Brewed for You Bundle #159093. I love Jamie's unique use of heat embossed vellum for a "FROSTY MUG" look!

These are great masculine colors and paper from He's the Man 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #159068.

This is a great "guy" sentiment!! I enjoyed your card, Jamie. Great job!!

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This collection of products, Waves of the Ocean, is AWESOME!! This wave die cut is created with the Supple Shimmer 12 X 12" Specialty Paper #158068 on page 67 of the Spring Mini Catalog! PERFECT! Click to enlarge the picture and see the SHIMMER!!

The Waves of the Ocean Collection #161797 is an early release from the next Annual Catalog that begins May 3, 2022!!

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I'm sharing another class favorite today, Gorgeous Leaves Bundle #158609 in a Gate Fold. The black die cut leaf is so intricate and striking!

The layering papers are Blackberry Beauty 12 x 12" Designer Series Paper #156458 on a base card of Cinnamon Cider.

Easy to understand why this card was a class favorite!!

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Christmas Season Stamp Set #156293 is so versatile it creates winter Birthday Cards!! This is a simple masking technique. Please watch the short video posted below.

It creates easy thank you cards, too. This is the same masking technique as in the video.

This card has the holly images and Wink of Stella on the berries.

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The Welcoming Woods Stamp Set #156550 is perfect for the SUNSET TECHNIQUE!

Here is my YouTube video for creating the SUNSET TECHNIQUE! Try it!

Don't throw away your sunset "trimmings." Use the strips inside for added interest!

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Winter in the wilderness! Look at the DETAIL in this image from Reflected in Nature Stamp Set #156437! Any nature lover would enjoy receiving this card.

This is an easy but impressive TAB CARD format. Cut 1" off the right front edge and use it for the horizontal "TAB." Attach it to the back of the card and fold over the front. So easy!

The Cork 12 X 12" Specialty Paper #156393 is perfect for a nature card! 

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This tree and leaf themed Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper #155841 is 15% OFF this month, so it's only $9.78!

The Stitched Leaves Dies #153567 pairs perfectly with this pretty designer paper!! I love the stitched detail in the leaves!!

It's NOT too early to think about stamping for AUTUMN!!

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Today's post uses the same Macrame 3D Embossing Folder #155435 as my last post. Scroll down to read the SECRET of the embossing folder. This card adds a masculine feel with Pine Trees!

The Evergreen Border Punch #153603 is great for guy cards and holiday cards!

These colors are Crumb Cake Card Stock and Crumb Cake ink for the embossing folder. The deep green is the NEW In Color: Evening Evergreen. 

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Macrame is BACK!! What is Macrame? It's KNOTS made decorative. This Macrame 3D Embossing Folder #155435 creates MAXIMUM texture! WOW!! Here is the secret:

Apply ink to the inside of the LOGO side of the embossing folder. Tap the ink pad flat on the texture.  Carefully place your card stock on the inked side, close the folder and emboss. The ink will ACCENTUATE the details!!

The base card is Sahara Sand with an layer of Misty Moonlight. The ink for the embossing folder is Sahara Sand.

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One of my favorite easy fancy folds is this TAB CARD! It's fast and impressive! Cut your standard portrait card. Then cut 1 inch off the front right side. Use this 1 inch strip to create the TAB. Score the strip at about 1 inch from the end to attach behind the card.

This TAB will swing to the right so you can access the card. I bet you can think of lots of way to embellish the TAB!!

This stamp set is the lovely Beauty of Friendship #154983 that I will use often during the holiday season! The colors are Soft Suede, Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen.

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Check out this clever masculine card by Mary Haugen! I received it in a swap and LOVE Mary's design using Watercolor Shapes Stamp Set #156968.

I personally love blues and greens. Mary used: Just Jade, Old Olive, Soft Sea Foam, Mint Macaron.

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Check out this clever masculine card by Mary Haugen! I received it in a swap and LOVE Mary's design using Watercolor Shapes Stamp Set #156968.

I personally love blues and greens. Mary used: Just Jade, Old Olive, Soft Sea Foam, Mint Macaron.

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Check out the stitched details in this great Hats Off Bundle #158361. What a great guy card!

Round & Square Brads #155570 add some hardware for a masculine touch!

Father's Day is coming! Are you ready to make guy cards??

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Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent are NEW In Colors PERFECT for masculine cards!! These colors will be available May 4, 2021 when the new Annual Catalog begins. Check out these great guy cards created with the Handsomely Suited Bundle #156240!!

Father's Day is coming soon. This stamp set also includes a birthday sentiment.

The Essential Tag Punch #153607 creates a perfectly proportioned short sleeve for these casual shirts. 

Cut the shirt body 4-1/4" X 3-1/2".  GET THIS HANDSOMELY SUITED BUNDLE BY MAY 3, 2021 TO RECEIVE THE 10% BUNDLED PRICE. These products will appear in the next Annual Catalog, but without the bundle discount!!

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TIES FOR GUYS! Here a quick card for the men in your life! We must not forget them when creating!! This is the masculine Handsomely Suited Bundle w/ dies #156240 and the Well Suited Designer Series Paper #154562 with perfect guy prints!

The sentiment is mounted on the Classic Label Punch #141491 and Tailored Tag Punch #145667. He will love knowing he is the "BEST!" 

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Today, I am featuring ideas using the FREE Sale-A-Bration products you may select with your qualifying purchase of $50 or $100 thru Feb. 28, 2021:

Darling Donkeys Stamp Set FREE w/ $50 purchase of ANY products.

Flower & Field 12 x 12" Designer Series Paper FREE w/ $50 purchase of ANY products.

Paper Blooms 12 x 12" Designer Series Paper FREE w/ $50 purchase of ANY products.

Approaching Perfection Stamp Set FREE w/ $50 purchase of ANY products.

Paper Blooms 12 x 12" Designer Series Paper FREE w/ $50 purchase of ANY products.

Sample created by my friend and team member, Karen Kapfer.

Berry Blessings Stamp Set AND Berry Delightful 12 x 12" Designer Series Paper FREE w/ $100 purchase of ANY products.

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Casual time using the new Well Suite Collection #155983! I LOVE the versatility of these products. I used the Essential Tag Punch #153607 to create the perfectly portioned sleeves!!

The PERFECT short sleeve for this casual golf shirt!!

Check out the details: stitched pocket, placket and buttons, and textured collar! The collar was embossed using the Wrapped in Texture Embossing Folders from the Holiday Catalog.

This collection has the BEST masuline paper - Well Suited Designer Series Paper #154562.

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Well Suited Suite Collection #155983 is an AWESOME group of products for masculine cards!! From suits to golf shirts it makes GREAT GUY CARDS!!

The suspenders, tie options, collars, pockets and button dies are all perfect to mix it up for your men!!

This golf shirt features one of the masculine Well Suited Designer Series Papers #154562. I used the Essential Tag Punch #153607 to easily create the sleeves on this golf shirt.

"Suit Up" for creative fun for the classic gentleman or casual guy!! AVAILABLE JAN. 5, 2021!!

Need a masculine card? Nature's Beauty Stamp Set #150528 is your answer with quiet nature and realistic wildlife!

Pair this stamp set with the coordinating Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper #150432 which is a perfect match!

This is such a simple, striking card so why not make extras??

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Michelle Miller, team member and friend, created this CUTE winter birthday card from the holiday stamp set, Warm & Toasty #152615! This reminds me of the Coke Cola Bears!!

This fun fancy fold shows off the designer paper! Base card is 5-1/2 X 11", scored at 3-1/2, and 7-3/4". SO VERY EASY!

Trimming the Town Designer Series Paper #153491

Thanks for sharing your very cute winter birthday card, Michelle! Love it!!

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