I am often asked how I design the inside of my cards. Sometimes I remember to share my inside designs but to be honest I often wait until I know who is getting a card for me and then I choose my phrases and design.
Masculine cards can be a bit more tricky. I have shared lots of ideas in the past years for the outside of masculine cards, but what about the insides?
Here are my top 4 tips and then I will share some stamp set suggestions for phrases.
Tips:
- if you have used designer paper on the front of the card, add a thin strip of the same paper inside
- add a stamped image in the bottom right or left corner inside - not a word stamp, but an image stamp
- stamp a phrase/word on the inside and then add an small image either above or below the phrase/word
- don't be afraid to use trees on masculine cards with a few small flowers thrown in. This never concerned my dad.
Here are some suggested stamp sets:
- Geared Up Garage - sooo masculine and has coordinating dies. The Geared Up Garage set isn't just a Father's Day set. It's for all classic car lovers in your life.
- Sailing Home - no surprise there, right? Just look back on my blog beginning in July and you will see lots of ideas using this fab set. I think the phrases can be used for many generations too. Whether he is sailing home or going off to new adventures, the images and sentiments in this set will inspire him on his journey.
- A Good Man - the quintessential masculine set. Great for Father’s Day, birthdays, or any day you want to recognize and celebrate your men.
- A Wish for Everything - I decided to add this set because of has 38 stamps that you can combine, giving you bunches of options! And one of them is perfect for that special man in your life.
And as this blog title promises, here's the best saying for the inside of a masculine card:
Being a good Dad starts with being a good man
After that, what more is there to say?