The Open Seas stamp set is a wonderful one to use for masculine cards.  The card I'm sharing today uses that stamp set and is one that was offered last week at my "card buffet". 

It's simple to create as well.  Color is Midnight Muse and here's a list of the other products used:

Big Shot, Top Note Die, Chevron Embossing Folder, Ovals Collection Framelits, Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (for sentiment), Word Window punch, Comfort Cafe designer paper.

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Happy Birthday to my dad!  Well, not really.  His birthday is December 23 (two days before Christmas!).  For the last 15 years or so, we have waited to celebrate his birthday until January or February, when it isn't so hectic.  At the same time we celebrate my mom's and husband's February birthdays.  Two weeks ago we took my parents to a local comedy event as a way to celebrate their birthdays.  This is the card I created for my dad.  It fits him perfectly!  He has always been handy with tools and projects around the house.  I can give him most anything and he can find a way to fix it!!  We lovingly call his "repair shop" Joe's Junkyard.  Here's to you dad – thanks for all the fixing up you've done for me!

Now on to the card details.  Card base is Soft Suede and image is stamped on Crumb Cake.  The Tool Shed stamp was stamped with Crumb Cake ink, then embossed using the Woodgrain Textured Embossing Folder.  The Happy Birthday sentiment (from the Sassy Salutations stamp set) was stamped in Soft Suede ink.  I used the NEW Natural 7/16" Trim Ribbon for an accent…and it was the perfect finishing touch for the card.

The Tool Shed stamp is perfect for making those hard to create masculine themed cards.  The stamp can be ordered in my online store.

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I really like the Occasions Alphabet stamp set, but haven't used it as much as I'd like.  Today I'm sharing a card I created with that set.  I chose the H letter, for Happy Birthday and created a masculine card.  Other items used were:  Comfort Cafe Designer Paper, Square Lattice Embossing folder, Apothecary Accents Framelits and Big Shot, BoHo Blossoms Punch, and 3/4" circle punch.

The Occasions Alphabet set includes other cute phrases such as: "B is for Baby…and bouncing and beautiful"; "F is for Friend…you're one of the best"; "R is for Retire and Rest and Relax".  Check it out on page 145 of the Big Catalog.

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 This is the last card I'll share with you from my May Card Buffet.  It uses the Lovely as a Tree stamp set, and sentiment from Delightful Dozen.  Designer paper is Mocha Morning.

Even though it has a Father's Day sentiment, this card is a perfect masculine card for ANY occasion. 

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This would make a great masculine birthday card!  I think Night of Navy and Cherry Cobbler are a great combo together for manly cards. The sailboat image is from the Uncharted Territory stamp set and sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes.  This card was another of the choices at my June Card Making Buffet.

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