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Post by tampascrapper on Jun 13, 2024 1:45:35 GMT
I always struggle making cards for men. Any suggestions where to see examples? Is there a card maker that specializes in it or makes a lot of cards for men?
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Jun 13, 2024 2:05:56 GMT
When I need inspiration, I usually go to YouTube and Instagram. Here is what I got when I searched handmade cards for men with no hashtag on IG: Men Cards on Instagram |
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Post by lindas on Jun 13, 2024 12:23:59 GMT
I don’t know of any YouTuber that does a lot of cards for men, I get most of my ideas from Pinterest. Here’s a link to my board, maybe you can get some ideas from it link
ETA: sorry link isn’t working and I don’t know how to fix it. ETA I think this one works now link |
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Post by scrapnnana on Jun 13, 2024 14:54:39 GMT
Almost any card that utilizes the man’s interests would be good. For example, my DH and sons are NOT into sports, so I make cards for them using themes they do appreciate: beach, woods, or mountains.
Pinterest has examples of masculine cards.
Heartfelt Creations just re-released their Everyday Heroes line in digital format, and they also have done at least one or two videos on cards made with that line, too. I haven’t had time to check yet, but you can probably find them on Facebook if you want to see their recent videos of Father’s Day cards.
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Post by joblackford on Jun 13, 2024 16:40:27 GMT
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Post by babylou on Jun 13, 2024 18:50:51 GMT
I think you can take your more feminine designs and adapt them for more masculine cards. Change the colors of the papers to what you would prefer. Blues, browns, greens or wood grain, or plaid. Then, instead of your focal point being flowers, or a dress, or whatever, use what the guy likes, or what you think would fit for guys. Trees, leaves, car/truck/motorcycle, golf, other sports, fish, animal/wildlife.
I don't think you have to reinvent the wheel to make man/masculine cards. Take styles and designs that you like, and just adapt to what you need. And have fun with it! If it doesn't turn out, you can always try again!
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Post by joblackford on Jun 13, 2024 19:49:42 GMT
I know grammadee makes cool cards for the men in her life  She can probably link you to some examples in the gallery. |
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Post by kmage on Jun 13, 2024 20:23:30 GMT
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Jun 13, 2024 21:42:34 GMT
Of the SU demos I (kinda) follow, I think Connie Stewart of Simply Simple Stamping does masculine cards fairly often. Hero Arts has put out a fair amount of mountain/beach/forest sorts of things over the last year or so, iirc.
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Post by grammadee on Jun 13, 2024 21:50:13 GMT
I know grammadee makes cool cards for the men in her life She can probably link you to some examples in the gallery. Thanks, joblackford, for thinking of my cards. I just kinda do what scrapnnana suggested and use "masculine" colours plus a theme that represents their interests. Here are a few Fathers Day cards: And some birthday cards and a valentine from earlier in the year: |
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Post by tampascrapper on Jun 13, 2024 22:36:57 GMT
Thank you all for your replies, suggestions and examples!
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Post by pepperwood on Jun 14, 2024 0:32:30 GMT
Anna Griffin has lots of products for men's cards.
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She can probably link you to some examples in the gallery.
