Do you remember when stickers, cut-outs, punch-outs etc. were REALLY popular? Well, I accumulated a bunch just like the rest of you. If you've been doing this for any length of time, you know what I'm talking about! I actually started out scrapbooking so I ended up with a lot of stickers and papers from Creative Memories just to name one company. My goal for these cards was to make them, for the most part, easily mailed, keep them pretty simple and understated since they are for the guys, and to use what I already had like my stickers, punch-outs, and cut-outs and also to incorporate those cut-out saved images I've accumulated over the years from magazines and calendars!!!
Well, now you know what I use to do in my spare time... trust me when I say, "I do not look at anything the same as before I started card-making! I don't know about you but, NOTHING IS SAFE! Since I have so very many cards done for this post title, I'll be loading them over the next few weeks I'm sure! I have no idea how many or how often I will load because my illness is so unpredictable, you'll just have to check back often. If you're in my email list you'll automatically receive the new post announcements. Sooooo without further ado-do! :-)
I will be loading these cards according to groupings so you can see how different each card looks using the same papers! Always Thanks for stopping by,
Bethann aka PawwPadd
Hi Bethann
ReplyDeleteWow, well done!! What a great range of men's cards.
Can't wait to see more of what you have created with your stash of stickers and cutouts.
Michelle :-)
Hi Bethann, WELL! I am one of those that has been patiently (or impatiently) waiting for this post! I am one of the many who has a real problem with the male greeting card. But I look at the images they put on male cards in the store, and they are frequently ridiculous! We stress ourselves too much when we make them from scratch! I am so happy to be able to benefit from your creativity. I have lots of stickers and these posts will help me immensely to try to utilize these items in my stash. I have a few favorites from this post, the cards with the golfers and the golf bags look very good. I love your background paper, it looks great. OK. I better get ready for work! Looking forward to the next installment, I'm sooo jealous...! ; D (May I have some?) : )
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly, Girllllll! I had to read and re-read that number of cards several times~good for you! Great guy cards and great inspiration for using all of the "old", "hold-for-someday", and "what the heck was I thinking buying these" crafts in our stashes! My DH is building some drawers in a cabinet he built in my Craft room and when I pulled out all of my 'stuff' to put in the new drawers, I just couldn't believe what I had and what I totally forgot about!
ReplyDeleteHi Bethann, I'm so happy to finally be able to visit your blog again. For some dark reason I was always denied access to your blog! Now I'm back and boy, did i miss out on a lot! Quite a challenge you've set there for yourself. 500 of them?! Be coming back to get some inspiration! :)
ReplyDelete500!!! I don't know what to say. Glad you got them done.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Bethann! I can't speak for all men, but I enjoy ANYTHING that you, Rachel or anyone takes the time to create for me. It could be unicorns ridden by leprechauns on damask! (See? I'm learning from you both :) )
ReplyDeleteRachel made the point the store-bought cards for men are ridiculous. I would say that store-bought cards are all ridiculous, because they are generic out of necessity. When you take the time to craft a card, you put in something that speaks to your understanding of the recipient. That's why Hallmark is scrambling to keep up with the personal greeting card businesses like SendOutCards.
Anyway, is that 500 in 1 year?
The number alone is awesome!
Cheers,
Mitch