Less is More wanted a masculine themed card, which, quite frankly, left me quaking in my boots! Sorry, but I find it very hard to do men's cards, as from personal experience, they either don't care or prefer a humorous or rude card lol!
Anyhow, I made a get well card in what I think are masculine colours. I didn't want to use black or brown, as many people have already done that, so hopefully this will fit the bill.
I have used a Martha Stewart punch on some new paper I bought last week when I treated myself - it's from a new paper stack by Wild Rose Studio called Cherry Cupcake. I love their papers and I have most of their paper stack and a number of their stamps, but I don't get round to using them as much as I should! Layered this zig zag strip onto another piece cut using some rich plum Core'dinations card.
The sentiment is by Waltzingmouse Stamps Asian Gardens set in Memento Grape Jelly.
I felt it looked a little bare, so I added some candy dots in co-ordinating colours by Craftwork Cards.
This version is my personal favourite, what do you think?
Thanks for stopping by,
Pauline xx
56 comments:
I actually prefer the dots too, they add that little je ne sais quoi!
I rather like that sentiment too!
Great stuff Pauline
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Oh loving this and with the dots too as chrissie says...Fabulous!!! I love that punch too perfect addition.
Ali x
Great card Pauline, I prefer it with the dots. Great colours. Jo x
Who would think just using a border punch and dots would make such a stunning card....
Anne
What a lovely CAS card. I love the color combo. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.
Both are great - how could you choose?! The one without dots is simply elegant while the dotty one is fun ... I love them both!
A fabulously cas card. Love it with the dots.
Lynne xxx
LOVELY card and with just the right amount of contrast colour too
Kathyk
great card, lovely colours and the dots just make it perfect
so effective, I like them both!
Hi Pauline, thanks for to visit my blog.
I think your card is so elegant and a beautiful clean and simple,undoubtely the dots are your personal "touch".Good job.
I think you will like(sorry with the verbs i'm learn alone english)the card of Maureen
A hug from Palma de mallorca
Yep, I'm with the others. It's amazing the difference three dots can make. Fabby card.
Liz x
Hi Pauline
Two FAB cards, I prefer the ones with the candy, it just works!
Thanks so much
mandi
"Less is More"
Love the second card it looks more finished somehow
What a great masculine card! I love the colors! I like both cards...either one is great!
I love this card - its so stylish and the punch works perfectly for a masculine card. Would never have thought to use them just on their own. I prefer the version with the candy - just makes it pop.
"I didn't want to use black or brown, as many people have already done that..." Kudos to you! Not so easy for a masculine card - but you did it with panache. Dots give it just a bit more - and still CAS. Both are great!
Pauline - love the papers and the punched borders are perfect! And I'm in for the candy too!
Beautiful card. Great colours.
Hi Pauline . . .thanks for visiting. I like the card alot . . . but if I had to choose out to the 2 versions, I think I'd go for the 2nd one (with the candy dots). Scrumptious!
Hugs, Sandra
wonderful card!
Great colour scheme and the dots just finish it off. x
Yep, the one with the brads balances (in a triangle) your card - awesome creation!
Pauline...I love it with the dots on it...kind of jazzes it up! Definitely a great color choice for a guy card!!
WOW !
Was für eine schöne Karte. Und dabei so einfach.
Mir gefällt sie mit Punkten auch besser .
herzliche Grüße
aus Österreich
Frieda
Great card, think I prefer it with the dots.
Thank you for your comments
Great card and yes I also love the dots!!
Love this card, it just goes to show that you don't need an image for a great card!
thanks for commenting on mine.
Kelly xx
A brilliant card . like everything about it... inlcuding the dots!
Perfect CAS, love it!
Stunning Pauline; the colours are gorgeous! Thanks for letting me know about needing two lights with the photo tent! xx
I like the dots too! Love the papers. Sue.x
Elegant and understated and perfect for a guy!
Gorgeous CAS and the addition of that plum zig zag gives this card a masculine look. I love it more than brown :)
The addition of the dots is a gorgeuos finsihing touch. You 've been busy :)!!
XX
Great card, the dots just add the finishing touch,
Fab card. Works perfectly for a male. x
I'm right there with you on the cards for men thing, Pauline. But you did a great job here, and the sentiment is just right...not too fussy. Like I said "Great Job!" xx
excellent stylish card that would work with any sentiment
Hey Pauline!
Thanks for stopping to comment on my card :) I don't know what the card blank is called...I got it from Craft Creations if that helps?
I really like your card too...I prefer the one with the Card Candi :)
Lizy x
And it goes to show that you don't need a stamp to create a 'man' card! Thanks for that! :)
Lizy x
Yep I like the dots on the card too and they are perfectly positioned. Fab card x
Great card. You did a fab job with a clean and simple card. Thanks for joining us in our Get Well challenge at Aud Sentiments
Hugs,
julie
What a great card! I love the pattern and the colours and think it makes a perfect male card. I don't think it even needs the dots!
I think the candy dots really make it pop, great colours used, and you're right, it's too easy to reach for the darker colours for masculine cards. Well done for stepping outside of that!
Hugs
Brenda
Lovin the dots, lovin the colour, lovin it all.
jenjoy x
oh wow - what a simple idea and yet so very effective - love it.
Linbyx
such a simple design and yet so striking..The candy dots are the perfect finishing touch
Kerry x
Very stiking card! Love the dots
Wow! Pauline, this is fantastic! Love the CAS look of it and I do believe you are right - Less *IS* More on this card! Really great job!
So glad you could share your creativity with us this week at Aud Sentiments! We hope you'll be back again soon!
What simply brilliant cards, but I do like the extra "bits"
This is a great card. I love the patterned paper and the dots are the perfect accent.
LOVE the zigag and the circles in the right corner! Brilliant effect! :)
Hi Pauline, I love both but the dots add an elegant touch to your lovely card and that sentiment is one of my favs. (think it's the font Claire used)
Hello Pauline, I love the colours you've used on your masculine card, I think Joanne put it very well any sentiment would do because it's so stylish:0)
Thank you for your lovely comments:0) xxx
Wonderful card
Hug Sylvie x
Perfect!! I love CAS cards, well done!
Thank you for playing along with us @ Aud Sentiments!
hugs!
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