Thursday, April 27, 2017

Growing in Unity - Day 4

Hello and welcome back!  Today is day four of my Growing in Unity week with Unity Stamp Company.  Today I'm going to throw in a couple of masculine cards using one of my favorite stamp sets:


For The Guys
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When I make my masculine cards the one thing I try to do is keep the color bright and cheerful.  I mean, just because he's a guy doesn't mean he doesn't like fun colors right?  Especially on a birthday card!  So for this card I played off of the 1950's feel of this classic old car.  Black and white tiles scream 50's to me so I stamped a black striped background onto white paper, then cut it into 1/2 inch strips.  Then I glued them to the bottom of the card, staggering them to make this awesome checkerboard pattern.  I stenciled a bright yellow sunburst to draw attention to the real focal point......our classic car!

Stamps:  For The Guys (Unity Stamp Company), Haute Stripes Background (The Ton).  Ink:  Tiara, Aquatini (Catherine Pooler Designs), Bright Emerald, Noir (The Ton), clear emboss (Versamark).  Paper:  Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler Designs), Black (Simon Says Stamp).  Accessories:  Sunburst stencil (Stampers Anonymous), fine white embossing powder (WOW!).


I also made a coordinating tag to go along with this card.  One tip I can give for stamping this car is to try the rock and roll method.  I used two different shades of teal to stamp this car.  First I stamped the whole image with the lighter shade: Bright Emerald ink.  Then I inked up the stamp with a darker shade just around the edges of the car being sure to leave the center lighter.  I'm not sure these photos show it clearly but the hood, interior and underneath the car, as well as the back end are a slight shade darker, stamping with Aquatini.





For my second card, it's time to take to the friendly skies.  This little airplane is a favorite masculine stamp of mine because my husband's #1 hobby is flying.  I love to stencil on clouds and make different scenes to showcase this little plane. 

Stamps:  For The Guys (Unity Stamp Company), Woodland Beauty (Penny Black).  Ink:  Tumbled Glass (Ranger Distress), Forever Green, Field Greens (Hero Arts Shadow Ink), Onyx Black (Versafine), clear emboss (Versamark).  Paper:  Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler Designs), black (Simon Says Stamp).  Accessories:  Border Builders, Silly Stitched, Stitched Mats Rectangles (Lil' Inker Designs), Kuretake Clean Color Real Brush Markers (Zig), fun foam, dimensional tape (3M).


To give this plane the illusion of flying, I always like to bump it up in some way with dimensional tape.  Here I floated it off the edge of the raised center piece and added dimensional tape just under the tail section.



I hope to see you tomorrow for day five and our final day of Growing in Unity.   Be sure to leave a comment each day because I'll be selecting two winners when the week is over.  Each winner will receive a package of 25 random stamps from Unity Stamp Company!

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  Check out my Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday postings and be sure to leave your comments there too so you get the maximum chances at winning.

 Don't forget to stop by and see Gail!  She's posting another GIU creation today and is also giving away two prizes from Unity Stamp Company!!

I'll see you tomorrow for my 5th and final day of Growing in Unity.



Have a great day!

55 comments:

  1. Love the bright colors on your cards. I agree; guys like fun colors, too. I'll have to try your rock and roll method.

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  2. You did it - masculine and bright and cheerful👊🏻

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  3. These are two of my favorite cards I've seen this week on any blog! I just love what you did with the checkerboard and bright sun to set off the teal of the classic card. And your scene card is really beautiful! I'm so glad you chose some masculine images to inspire us with; they're awesome!

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  4. Love these cards! So fresh and so clean ☺

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  5. Oh wow! Both of these cards and the tag are stunning! I know any guy is going to love getting one of these.

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  6. Great cards Lisa!! I always struggle with masculine cards...

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  7. These are great cards. I think we all are looking for ideas for masculine cards and you've nailed it!

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  8. I love the classic car card with its coordinating tag. I'll have to try stamping with the lighter and darker colors like you did. My husband's birthday is coming up so this will be perfect. Thank you!

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  9. Wow these are awesome masculine cards ♥️I love that they are colorful too. I struggle when I make a man card so thank you for the great inspiration!

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  10. Love the checkerboard and rad colours on the first card. The plane is cool. Nice to see this set in action. Very tempted. Hugz

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  11. Awesome masculine cards! Great to have more options!

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  12. Thanks for sharing these great cards! I love the back ground for the airplane...what stencils& or stamps did you use for your clouds and trees? I will have to case these cards since I have the for the guys set too. Thanks again!

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    1. Hi Dorothy! For the clouds I used the cloud border die from Lil' Inker Design's Border Builders die set. I just diecut a mask out of thin cardstock and used a blender tool to blend out some Tumbled Glass distress ink. I moved the mask all over the card, starting from the bottom and working my way up. Super easy and fun! If you don't have a die you could just cut a cloud edge by hand and use it the same way. I hope you'll give it a try. Thanks for stopping by!

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  13. I especially love the airplane one. My hubby used to fly, and now flies ALL THE TIME on business (not as a pilot, though), so it would be perfect for him. I like the old fashioned look!!!

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  14. What a beautiful cards have you made

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  15. These are amazing! I totally agree why shouldn't male cards be any less bright.

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  16. Love these!!!! masculine cards are so hard to find inspiration for....and doubly fun for me and my pocket book,,,,I have this stamp!!!!

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    1. Yay Wilma! It's always fun when you have the stamp and you can get right on that project while the inspiration is fresh. No waiting around for the next paycheck or the mailman! haha!

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  17. Hooray! I have that kit! I will definitely try the tip using the lighter and darker inks! Really nice effect! Great card!

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    1. Great Sharon! I hope it works for you. If you have a stamp positioner it makes it easier to line up. Good luck!

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  18. You are right about the bright colors for the guys. I'm going to remember that! We had a '55 Chevy and it was metallic COPPER!

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    1. Ooooh! That sounds gorgeous! We have '65 chevy truck. ;) Still looking for that stamp.

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  19. Love both of these. The stenciled clouds are awesome!

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  20. Wow, these are fantastic, I need to work on making more masculine cards.

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  21. Wow! Such fantastic masculine cards. I love that first color combo. Teal and Yellow are my favs!

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  22. Your point about colors is well taken. I'm guilty of overusing blues and browns for guys. What you've done with color on your cards is quite cheerful! I've been watching this stamp set for a while and your cards just bumped it higher on my wish list!

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  23. Love these cards. Great colors and ideas. I have this set and use it often because both my husband and son fly.

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  24. Great cards. I have this kit on my wish list. :)

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  25. Awesome manly cards! I struggle with those the most.

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  26. Love your cards! Thanks for sharing your talent!

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  27. Today my husband has been working on a 1958 Mercury Parklane. Looks a lot like your car stamp. Thanks for the smile today. Cool timing.

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  28. Love your cards!!! Unity has some great stamps! I love them!

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  29. Great cards! Love the airplane one!

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  30. Both of these cards are great but I really like the first one with the classic car. Just WOW! I liked the yellow sunburst and the checkerboard affect and of course the car! Thanks for sharing!

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  31. These are cute! I always struggle with colors for masculine cards, because I love all things bright and colorful, and I'm pretty sure my husband's favorite color is gray. Thanks for some great ideas!

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  32. Wow Lisa, I love those stamps and your cards of course!

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  33. I have that stamp set and like your use and idea for my use.

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  34. I have that stamp set and like your use and idea for my use.

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  35. I always love your cards, Lisa! These are wonderful!

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  36. I enjoy all the bright colors in your masculine cards!

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  37. Nice! Always looking for ideas for manly cards!!

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  38. Guy cards always seem to intimidate! Maybe because we overthink them....I love your cards, and will be casing for sure!! Awesome job!

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  39. In a house with 5 boys i'm always in need of guy cards!

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  40. Oh, WOW, I love, love, love it! How do you do it, I mean I know how you do it, but how do you come up with the placing the background etc. in practically no time. You must work well under pressure. Well I must say this is another winner. Thank you for sharing.

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  41. WOW they are amazing. My guy loves cars. This card will be just right for his birthday.

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  42. Great job! I always struggle with masculine cards. This is good inspiration.

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  43. Awesome cards! Love the retro style to the 1st card, and the pretty scene with the trees on the 2nd!

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  44. I struggle with making cards for men. I absolutely love what you have done with these stamps.

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