Have you ever used critters on men’s card designs? It’s not my ‘go-to’ but it can be done, and I have some tips to share how today…
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#CRITTERS4MEN
Cute and crittery isn’t my usual choice when I am making a masculine card. But did you know that it can be done, and here are some tips to help!
#MYTIPS
- Not just any critter will do, look for an image that is not too ‘feminine or childish’.
- Colour in masculine tones, for example, I don’t add pink to the cheeks when I am using alcohol markers, instead I typically choose a cream or light warm brown.
- OR, change it up and add a ‘line art’ design instead, this can look bold and graphic!
- Choose a bright combo or a neutral colour palette for men. This can be added with stencils, colouring or even coloured cardstock.
- Keep it simple! Usually, I create a clean & simple (CAS) card designs for men’s cards.
- Use fun elements, such as this Confetti Party Stencil, or this cool dude sitting on the chair.
- Add bold simple sentiments or, step it up with a pun, especially if your men have a wicked sense of humour.
- Do they have a hobby, favourite sport, like a drink, football team colours, you can make it personal without making it complicated.
- Finally, add some ‘action’, why not make the card interactive, shake it, wobble it or even light it up!
Are you ready to see today’s card?
Love the fun element that this stencil brings to this card. I decided to use a combination of inks but you could also use a tone on tone effect with just one colour of ink, if you prefer.
And this cool dude, is made for men’s cards, he has just the right amount of zing and it was unanimous… he had to added with a Wobbler!
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Let me know if you enjoyed my card, adding critter’s to masculine cards or if you are going to try it for yourself. And, if you do, don’t forget to share it with me on Social Media, you can tag me with @lostinpaper
Sending crafty hugs your way!
Other Supplies:
Copics: BG11,15,72 | YG17,21 | E31,33,34,50 | T2 | C7 | W4,7 | Y17 | YR04.
Artist Markers: S
Cardstock: Concord & 9th – Black
 Summer Quokka OTH |  Confetti Party OTH |  Everyday Expressions Dies SSS |  Neenah Solar 110 AMZ | SSS |
Neenah Solar 80 AMZ | SSS |  Concord & 9th – Cardstock SSS |  Tuxedo Black SSS |  Nocturne SSS |
 Berry Cool ALT | SSS |  Dew Drops ALT | SSS |  Sunray ALT | SSS |  Aloe Vera ALT | SSS |
 Mini Blending Brush Set ALT | SSS |  Copic Markers SSS |  Artist Markers ALT | SSS | Mini Action Wobble AMZ | SSS |
 Scissors SSS |  Sticky Grid Mat Ultra ALT | SSS | SB | 9″ Fiskars Paper Trimmer AMZ | SSS |  Mini MISTI SSS |
Bearly Art Glue AMZ | SSS |  Glue Tape ALT | SSS |  Foam Tape ALT | SSS |  Satin Masking Tape ALT | SSS |
Such a cool dude – and he’s a pro at balancing his beverage while wobbling!
Another fun LIVE Therese!
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Yes, I know that you were concerned about him spilling his drink, but he’s got it sorted by the looks of it lol!
Look at him just chillaxin! Oh yes, he has to be on a wobbler! Too cute!
Yes, I love the wobblers too!
Love ALL the quokkas in Kat’s collection.
Now she needs to add wombats!
btw- stop and say hello to my Mum-in-law in Bristol! 🙂
Will do lol! And YES, to the wombats!
Such cool idea for masculine cards, I always find masculine designs that little bit harder to design. So this is fabulous idea. Sweet little critter too xxx hugs xx
Everyone loves a critter lol!!
Love this card!
Thank so much Vicki!
Fun card!
Thanks so much Christine!