Sunday, February 19, 2012

Using the 'Stache for Paper Players #83

Well hello there! It's Sunday and time for a new Paper Players challenge. 

This week, I am hosting our CAS (clean and simple) challenge and it's all about the guys this week. I don't know about you, but I never seem to have nearly enough "man" cards in my supply. Every time an occasion comes up, I'm always scrambling to put something together. When I think of cards for the guys, I always tend to think that less is more. My usual fixation on shades of pink and sparkly goodness just seem to be...well, a little over-the-top.  
So, I started attempting to whip up ideas for a "man" cards and kept gravitating toward really dark, earthy colors. Ugh! That was NOT helping my mojo, so I decided to dip into my huge "stache" (hmmm, perhaps that is a blatantly obvious pun) of DSP to find a color combo that inspired me. I stopped on the Big Top Birthday DSP. I HAD to have this paper, when I saw it months ago, yet I've only used it once...until today. *sigh*
Talk about keeping it simple. I decided to use the patterns in the DSP to create my card, with a few easy accents. This super-strong, moustached dude just says "look at me", so I cut around him to make him the main image for my card. The pennant paper made a festive background, along with a sentiment from the Happiest Birthday Wishes set. I added some texture with the embossed circles, metal brads and Crystal Effects (to the big man's weight and belt buckle) for a little added pop. I know these are some bright colors for a guy card but this one got "two thumbs up and a laugh out loud" from my husband and one of his friends last night. I suppose it could also be used as a kid's card, too. I added one more GIANT moustache to the inside of the card, for good measure. (Sorry that photo is not all that great...I ran out of daylight!) 
Thanks for stopping by today! I sure hope you can join us this week at the Paper Players. We are also having an Design Team Call. CLICK HERE for more details. Please stop by and visit the rest of the gals on the Design Team to check out their fantastic creations for the guys: 
The Paper Players Design Team

Have a HAPPY day! :) 


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Stampin Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (sentiments, hostess set) and Many Moustaches (inside 'stache)
Paper: Big Top Birthday DSP, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Versa-Mark and Tempting Turquoise Classic ink
Punches: 1- 1/4" and 1-3/8" Circle punches
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Silver brads and Stampin' Dimensionals
Non-SU Accessories: rectangle scalloped die

22 comments:

  1. Great idea on what to do with that paper! I love it too but I pretty much just look at the paper! You are so very creative!

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  2. Great card for any guy! Such bright and fun colors too. Love it.
    Lylnn

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  3. OMG!! Your card is fabulous!! Love it. Couldn't be more manly! Hehe.... It's giving me the chuckles as I type this.... terrific inside and out. Not to mention, the color combo is such eye candy.

    Hope everything is all well with you and your furry babies. Have a great long weekend. {hugs}

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  4. Who says guys don't like bright? This is such a fun card and absolutely perfect for any man (or boy) in your life.

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  5. This is an amazing balance of colors and layers - perfect!

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  6. Wow, Anne Marie! So many details! I love the textured circles and the way in which you used the DSP!

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  7. This is absolutely wonderful AM! I just love how you used that paper and the "stache" is perfect on the inside!!!

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  8. What a fun card, love the colors and the layout.

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  9. Great use of that bold paper, AM! Love the pennant background and 'stache man is stellar as the focal point! Fabulous job, my friend!

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  10. This is a hoot, I LOVE it! I never think to use that side of the DP, but I am sure I still have some of it, so I may just have to CASE it!! Fun, fun, fun!

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  11. I love this fun card, Ann Marie!! How adorable!!

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  12. This is hilarious!!! I just love how you used this DSP and made such a creative card!!! It's absolutely the greatest manly card yet!!! GREAT JOB!!! Amy L. :C) (I still can't stop giggling!!!)

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  13. I love this card! FUN, FUN, FUN!! :) It's really bright, happy, and perfect for a man. :) Thank you SO much for the sweet comments on my blog- you do NOT need to apologize, I have been far worse than you about being around the blogosphere and commenting! a DT call, huh? hmmmm. Have a stellar holiday! hugs:)

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  14. I am the same way, I have tons of cards to send to women/girls of all ages and for all occasions in my stash and almost zero guy cards! I love this one though, it is a very fun and happy card!

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  15. Wow - what a cheerful card!!! Definitely manly!!! Once again - great layering!

    Love the inside too!! :)
    Maria

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  16. Oh this is such a great card! I'm so glad you raided your 'stache and came up with such a fun project.

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  17. I absolutely love this male creation with the funky and bright colours. Very creative.
    Hugs
    Desire
    PS: I hav become a Follower of your lovely blog.

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  18. This is a brilliant card Anne Marie! What a great way to use those papers and it's true that not all guys like the neutrals or subdued colours (as my DH keeps telling me!)

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  19. Love how you use your 'Stache' of paper!! hehe! This is such a fun guy card! Mine always seem to be earth tones, but you have inspired me to try some brighter colors next time!! Awesome card!

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  20. Anne Marie this is too cute. How great for the paper to work so perfectly! This is absolutely adorable!... I mean Masculine! Hugs

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  21. AM - This is just brilliant. I love the use of DSP that you used to create almost every element of the card. Just fabulous as always. I am such a fan:)!

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  22. What a fabulous guy card....I always struggle with masculine designs!! In fact, I think I have some of that paper...thanks for the inspiration!!!

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie