Friday, November 4, 2011

Pointer Finger



Masculine = Strong. Powerful. Bold.
Masculine =Clean. Simple. Striking.
Masculine = Monochromatic. To the point.
Slightly treasured by husbands.
That's my opinion anyway.

I'm happy to add to my masculine card stash with this card for the Young Crafters Unite Blog Hop! If you are following the hop, you should have arrived from Melissa Shea's blog. There are some fabulous sponsors for the hop: Simon Says Stamp and Paper Smooches !

I kept my card clean, simple and graphic. I started with some fabulous patterned paper as my base, scored the lines where the two patterns met and highlighted them with a black pen. I then added the sentiment, some simple stamped swirls and topped it off with a dimensional pointing hand that is so common in old style advertising.


I'm also entering this card in the Young Crafters Unite monthly challenge, to create a masculine card!

Your next stop on the hop is Kristy Smith!


Supplies:
Cardstock: (White) Office Max
Patterned Paper: (The Tradewinds Collection) DCWV
Stamps: (Breeze "Dream) My Minds Eye
Ink: (Antique Linen Distress) Ranger, (Onyx Black) Versamagic
Other: (Markers) Pilot, Copic

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67 comments:

  1. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)November 4, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    What great use of patterned paper... and what a great idea to score the lines and use a pen to highlight it.. fun!!!

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  2. cutiephinphinNovember 4, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Love how you accent the card with the black lines.
    Great card!

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  3. Jay GeeNovember 4, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Fantastic masculine card Karen. Love the scored pen lines, the subtle stamping and that wonderful pointing hand :)

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  4. Marlena M.November 4, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    I love this masculine card. It is to the point. ;)

    Very very cool.

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  5. LynnNovember 4, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Send this one right on over for my card stash! I love those lines...they give so much definition to the sentiment,

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  6. ~amy~November 4, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    super masculine card...love the design!!!

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  7. Handmade Creations by StephanieNovember 4, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Love it!!!Perfect Man card!!!

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  8. jengdNovember 4, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Fun! LOVE the simplicity but the great understated patterns!

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  9. Jen W.November 4, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Awesome guy card and I love that commanding pointer!

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  10. LaurelNovember 4, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Fantastic card!

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  11. JingleNovember 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    aaaaannnnnd.....I absolutely love this card. Thank you. Goodbye, now.

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  12. CherylNovember 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Fab man card! I love little details like the scored black lines. Really makes a difference. ~Hugs, Cheryl

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  13. SarahNovember 4, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Love, love, love this card. The subtle patterns really make it for me. And that pointer.

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  14. BabyBokChoyNovember 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I love to point fingers, lol, so of course this is a good card for me, lol. hilarious stuff.

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  15. Lisa PetrellaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Perfect masculine card! Love the patterns, the way you highlighted the scored lines with a pen, and the pointing finger embellie!! Awesome work!!!

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  16. Emily KeatonNovember 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Oh, this is fabulous! I have a pointing hand stamp and have always been a little stumped on how to use it. Thanks for the great inspiration!

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  17. Jessica YoderNovember 4, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I love that hand. lol

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  18. neddgirlNovember 4, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    This card is certainly not froo froo.

    Rebecca
    brrck@uahoo.com

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  19. MajaNovember 4, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    love this card

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  20. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Love the pointer finger.... perfect way to showcase the sentiment.

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  21. CatherineNovember 4, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I love the subtle tones and the sentiment with the pointer!

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  22. JennyNovember 4, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    I love this Karen, the subtle colours and the chevrons are gorgeous. The finger pointing at the sentiment is a great design :)
    Jenny x

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  23. Annette AllenNovember 4, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    cool card...love that pointing finger..thanks for sharing..

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  24. ChunyuanNovember 4, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    very cool masculine card. love the subtle but manly color.

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  25. EfratNovember 4, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Liked how you interpreted the word masculine. Great card.

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  26. Karin ÅkesdotterNovember 4, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Great masculine card - perfect design and wonderful colors!!!!

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  27. DivineNovember 4, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Very simple and masculine. TFS :)

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  28. Samantha MannNovember 4, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    super great masculine card! i think you knocked it out of the park! and i agree with your definitions of masculine!! :)

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  29. BumblebeeNovember 4, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Great CAS card. So simple, but fantastic!

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  30. Courtney KNovember 4, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    totally perfect masculine card!

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  31. MichellemNovember 4, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Does it make me masculine if I LOVE this card?!! - the colors, simplicity and that pointy hand just make me happy!!

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  32. LynseyNovember 4, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    So cute and subtle. Love it!

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  33. Amber SheavesNovember 4, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Ooohh, I love the monochromatic look of this.

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  34. Donna B.November 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Great masculine card Karen! Love the stamps and colors!

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  35. Janet's JoyNovember 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Super card!

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  36. Maria StanleyNovember 4, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I need that hand. great card :)

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  37. alexandra s.m.November 4, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Beautiful Karen!!
    I love these colors ;-)

    TFS~

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  38. CrafterkhushNovember 5, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Love the way you have highlighted with the black pen.. Great colours.. TFS...

    Hugs,
    Khush

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  39. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Fantastic card!

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  40. BrandiNovember 5, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    What a fun image! So cool!

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  41. ~Tammy~November 5, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Perfect clean graphic dreaded man card. (That is what I always call them) because I can't add all my buttons, bows and bling that I like to! :-)

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  42. Michelle KingNovember 5, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    that definitely screams masculine to me...love it :)

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  43. Melissa SheaNovember 5, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I love your checklist! Esp the "slightly treasured by husbands", so perfect! Love the card too!

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  44. Re-atelierNovember 5, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Great card!!

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  45. KDNovember 5, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    adore your card! love the chevron patterned paper and the old school pointing hand

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  46. lisa aranaNovember 5, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    eeek, this is an awesome masculine card.

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  47. MarilizeNovember 5, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Love this card - vintage always works for guys :)

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  48. Virginia L.November 5, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Love the pointing finger card! How fun! Perfect masculine card, Karen!

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  49. farmhouse-storyNovember 5, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    what an awesome card, karen! really love this!

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  50. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    i love this Karen! the pointer finger along with that distressed pp are the perfect vintage touch. great design!

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  51. LindsayNovember 5, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    This is just too fun Karen! Love the LO and that pointing hand/arm!

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  52. AngieNovember 5, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    nice card. that paper was a great choice for it.

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  53. TrinhNovember 5, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Great design, Karen! I love the hand pointing to the sentiment.

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  54. AlannaNovember 5, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    This is a fabulous male card! Love the monochramatic tone at the stripes.

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  55. MariaNovember 6, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    I love all your cards!
    hugs,

    Maria

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  56. Jessi FoganNovember 6, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    fab.u.lous! Such a striking card, I love it :)

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  57. Sue DNovember 6, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Great--the pointing hand is perfect.

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  58. Emily LeiphartNovember 6, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Oh, how fun! I love this, Karen!

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  59. Chari MossNovember 6, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Very "to the point" :) I like it! :)

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  60. jenNovember 6, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Love all the subtle details & fab masculine vibe!!!!

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  61. Lisa JNovember 6, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Stunning masculine card!

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  62. JanetcraftNovember 6, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    wow, what a great MAsc card!
    Guys just want to have a simple kinda gift..Macho colors..and earth colors..will do..you made it!

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  63. pcmNovember 6, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    perfect masculine card!

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  64. The Constant ScrapperNovember 6, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Oh, I really love this. All the details are just right. The neutrals were the perfect choice for this design, too.

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  65. SwathiNovember 6, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Nice Monochromatic card Karen !!
    And Thanks for visiting my blog !!!

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  66. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comNovember 7, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    What a great vintage feel, perfect use of the "hand"!

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  67. Heather InnusaNovember 8, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I love this one too!!!! Sometimes I see Masculine cards & they're too overdone. Like they have to SCREAM "I'm for a boy" - not so, you've used neutral colors and it's so obviously perfect!!!!

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