A Brilliant Masculine Birthday Card!
Do you have a hard time making cards for the men in your life? We know this struggle well, and Kathy Clement has a great idea for you today! Let's take a look:
"Baseball has always been a big part of our family life. We lived in Atlanta during the Braves heyday, and even though the games came on past bedtime for the kids, we always let them stay up to watch the Braves play. Our youngest son was just a toddler at the time, but that little fella knew the name of every player on the team and would call it out when they came up to bat or got on the pitcher’s mound. Needless to say, he grew up to be a huge baseball fan! One of the goals on his “bucket list” is to visit every major league stadium in the US, and he’s doing a pretty good job of it.
Whenever his birthday rolls around, I try to make him a baseball themed card. These card are always a “hit” especially when I use Good Ol’ Sport! No curve balls here! Just great vintage images and patterns that combine to make fabulous masculine cards!" ~Kathy
Tip: When layering patterned papers, it’s always a good idea to mat each pattern. Using the black cardstock in this composition prevented the patterns from becoming “muddled” and anchored the card design.
Tip: Don’t forget to use your scraps! I used lots of little leftover pieces when layering up this fun card.
Tip: Let the focal image take center stage! Use your embellishments and stickers to draw the eye to a focal image. When you cluster embellishments and stickers together you will gain greater visual impact than you will by scattering them individually across the card.
Tip: The postcards in this collection are a great spot for writing personal notes. Create a pocket (or two!) and tuck in pockets or score cards where you can write your own personal greeting.
Supply List
Good Ol’ Sport 8x8 papers
Good Ol’ Sport
Newsworthy
All Star
Touchdown
Number 1 Fan
Victory
Good Ol’ Sport Stickers
Good Ol’ Sport Chipboard
Kraft Cardstock
Red Cardstock
Black Cardstock
Foam Dimensionals
Novelty Buttons, Ribbon, Burlap String
This week in honor of Halloween, we are giving away the Deluxe Collector's Edition of Hallowe'en in Wonderland! All you have to do to win is comment here on the blog or on our Facebook page. We will announce a winner here on the blog on Friday. Have fun entering!
Thanks for the chance to win the Hallowe'en in Wondeland collection. That was a fun one to use!
Posted by: sharon d | November 03, 2016 at 05:09 AM
Just love that card!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | November 03, 2016 at 05:13 AM
Lovely card. So much detail to take in! Well done!
Posted by: Anne schilling | November 03, 2016 at 05:40 AM
Graphic 45 you are just the best! Thanks for another great giveaway.
Posted by: Kate | November 03, 2016 at 05:58 AM
Love, love, love G45 Papers!
Posted by: Karin | November 03, 2016 at 06:03 AM
These are fantastic - love the Good Ol' Sport Collection!
Posted by: Sarah Routledge | November 03, 2016 at 06:06 AM
Such a great card! LOVE all the fun little details! TFS!
Posted by: barb macaskill | November 03, 2016 at 07:23 AM
What a neat card for a guy. Love the ideas and suggestions.
Posted by: Carole Lohr | November 03, 2016 at 07:30 AM
Wow!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | November 03, 2016 at 07:41 AM
Such a great masculine card!!! Love it:)
Posted by: Caitlin Rebecca | November 03, 2016 at 08:02 AM
This card is wonderful!!
Posted by: Maddie Mc | November 03, 2016 at 08:03 AM
I LOVE this card. It's sometimes hard to come up with cards for those special guys. Thanks for the idea.
Posted by: Ruth-Anne Cain | November 03, 2016 at 08:07 AM
Fabulous idea ☺ Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Linda Mayer | November 03, 2016 at 08:09 AM
My baseball fan son has a birthday coming up this month. This card is perfect-thank you for the fabulous inspiration and tips!
Posted by: Beth Williams | November 03, 2016 at 08:09 AM
Great card. Beautiful collection to win.
Posted by: Dawn Belger | November 03, 2016 at 08:37 AM
Just love Good Ole Sport for men's cards...but this one...oh my..it's amazing!!!
Posted by: Donna Leutloff | November 03, 2016 at 08:51 AM
Love Kathy's masculine card! Lots of great tips, too. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!
Posted by: Vanessa LeClear | November 03, 2016 at 08:51 AM
Great masculin card! Love Graphic 45!
Posted by: Glenda Buster | November 03, 2016 at 09:42 AM
Great card and great use of the papers etc.
Many thanks,
Sue Mac
Posted by: Sue MacFall | November 03, 2016 at 09:45 AM
Love the Good Ole Sport card. One of my favorite collections.
Posted by: Wendy Fahnestock | November 03, 2016 at 09:59 AM
Such a great card - colorful and bright, yet masculine! Would be fun to make a congratulations card for a Cubs fan (or a sympathy card for a Cleveland fan). And thanks for the tip about matting the individual pieces - it makes a big difference!
Posted by: Margaret R | November 03, 2016 at 10:02 AM
Love this card! I'm always looking for some good masculine cards, thanks for hitting it out of the park! LOL!
Posted by: Deb | November 03, 2016 at 10:26 AM
Would love to have this collection!
Posted by: Jenn Stuart | November 03, 2016 at 10:56 AM
great project especially for all of the long time Cubs fans!
Posted by: Danette Munn | November 03, 2016 at 11:09 AM
Thanks for the helpful ideas for creating masculine cards! I really needed ideas! Graphic 45 is a perfect product for this!
Posted by: Rae Hines | November 03, 2016 at 11:20 AM
Fabulous card with
all those layers it's
fun to look at.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | November 03, 2016 at 11:40 AM
The Cardinals didn't make it so I
rooted for the Cubs - they're my
northern neighbors in Illinois.
Great projects.
thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | November 03, 2016 at 12:11 PM
Love it. It's perfect for the day after the CUBS WIN!!! Great card.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | November 03, 2016 at 12:57 PM
Awesome card!
Posted by: Rae Hines | November 03, 2016 at 01:28 PM
Not a sports fan myself, but all the details are fab. Love the ticket pockets! What a great idea. x
Posted by: Debbie Siddle | November 03, 2016 at 03:15 PM
This is amazing! I love the ribbon details too. My dad is a huge baseball fan too. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | November 03, 2016 at 03:48 PM
Great male card!
Posted by: itsmebarbj | November 03, 2016 at 04:13 PM
I love this paper! All three sons girlfriends love this paper and I would make them nice little mini albums!! Can't wait I love you graphic 45!!!!❤️
Posted by: Cheryl hulley | November 03, 2016 at 06:08 PM
Great card and tips!! Thanks so much, Kathy!!!
Posted by: Linsey Rickett | November 03, 2016 at 06:16 PM
G45 has the collection to make pretty, feminine project as well as awesome masculine project, super cool!
Posted by: Kirsty Vittetoe | November 03, 2016 at 06:44 PM
Love this card!
Posted by: Pam | November 03, 2016 at 06:54 PM
beautiful card! love the ideas :)
Posted by: Preeti D. | November 03, 2016 at 06:59 PM
Fabulous!
Posted by: Pam | November 03, 2016 at 07:10 PM
Great masculine or baseball lover card! Thanks, Kathy!
Posted by: Pat Ford | November 03, 2016 at 07:21 PM
Awesome project. Not just for a man,,,,, this lady loves baseball too! Wonderful.
Posted by: Maureen s | November 03, 2016 at 10:38 PM