I always struggle making cards for men, is it OK to admit I often just buy one? However, this is one I made recently for my brother-in-law. I simply covered the front of the card with a wood effect paper I got for free from The Malvern Create and Craft Show last year. The card Kraft frame was a recent purchase from The Works, it measures approximately 3.75ins x 2.75ins at it’s widest and longest pints. Forgive me as I have a hazy memory of how many frames were in the packet, I think there were probably 8 for £1.50. I only got one, but I think I may go back for a couple more, with Christmas in particular in mind.
I glued a scrap of brown paper behind the frame and then added four different types of “random” letters to make up the sentiment. A few clusters of three white dots and a little doodling on the frame with a white gel pen complete the design.
However, when I looked at the card again, it needed a little bling, but not too much, so I added two bronze coloured stars over the y and under the i and then left it at that. However, if I made the card again I think I might use a brighter, more busy design of paper to cover the card as I think, although I like the card, it is rather severe.
2 comments:
I struggle with men's cards, too. Whenever I manage to make one I like, I'm very pleased with myself. I like your woodgrain paper. Very masculine! And the different letter tiles are perfect.
it works i love it big love marc big love marc
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