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Are You On The Lookout For A Unique Masculine Card?

Hi, fellow crafters!Are you always on the lookout for masculine card ideas? Today I am going to show you how to create an easy Earthen Elegance masculine card along with a cool technique to use with this paper.

To create my designer paper technique I am going to use a pattern in the Earthen Elegance paper pack. The colors and designs in the pack are perfect for fall cards and masculine cards as well.

I am also using the He's All That stamp set and All That Dies (sold separately but the perfect match). 

The He’s All That set provides a few line art images perfect for your favorite coloring technique. Combine these vintage images and versatile greetings to make creations for Father's Day, birthdays, and just because. I feel this set is a must-have for all cards masculine!

 

I used the All That Dies to create 2 fun elements on the card,

 

 

 

and the Something Fancy dies for the phrase and additional visual element. 

 

 

To create the Earthen Elegance technique I used my Cane Weave embossing folder.

 

The folder has a classic pattern to it which I feel works well for masculine cards.

 

Here's my masculine card idea, can you see the visual impact that the Cane Weave embossing folder had on the Earthen Elegance paper layer? 

 

 

If you want to make this card at home, here's what you will need. Tip: click on the product images above to order them at my online store

 

Supplies

 

Stamp Set: He's All That (159071)

 

Ink: Pebbled Path

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Pecan Pie: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2" x 3"; (2) 2" x 1 3/4'"
        Pebbled Path: 3 1/2" x 2"
        Earthen Elegance: 5 1/4" x 4"

 

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper (161503); Cane Weave Embossing Folder (160580); All That Dies (159078); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Something Fancy Dies (160424); Rustic Metallic Dots (159082)

 

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas.

 

 

Want more masculine card ideas? Let me know in the comments under this post. 

 

 

 

 

Does your father love fishing? Then try this idea!

Did you know that Stampin' Up! has an entire product collection designed for those fishermen and women in your life? 

If you know someone whose perfect day is relaxing by a lake or river with a fishing rod, you owe them a card you make using the Let’s Go Fishing Suite Collection. But anglers aren’t the only ones who deserve a card from you. This suite collection has paper crafting products that are perfect for Father’s Day cards, retirement cards, nature and outdoorsy cards—cards for almost any occasion! (Also available in French)

With Father's Day coming soon I thought you'd like one idea for using this collection: 

And here's how to make it at home. Tip: if you want to order the collection, click on the photo above to link over to my online store OR using the links in the right sidebar of my blog - products are also sold separately. 

Supplies

Stamp Set – Gone Fishing Bundle (161542); Gone Fishing (161535)

Card Stock – Mossy Meadow (133676); Pecan Pie (161717); Very Vanilla (101650)

Stamp Pads – Mossy Meadow (147111); Pecan Pie (161665); Poppy Parade (147050)

Misc - Let’s Go Fishing Designer Series Paper (161534); Stampin’ Write Markers – Neutrals (Mossy Meadow) - (161697); Stampin’ Write Markers – Regals (Cajun Craze) – (161699); Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems (161288); Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder (161545); Gone Fishing Dies (161541); Radiating Stitches Dies (161595); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149583)

 

Measurements:

• Mossy Meadow – 4 1/4" x 11” – score at 5 1/2"; 1 1/4" x 11” – score 2 3/4", 5 1/2" 8 3/4"; 2 1/2" x 4”
• Pecan Pie – 1 5/8” x 3”; 3/8” x 5 1/4"; 4 pieces – 2” x 2 1/4"
• Very Vanilla – 3 pieces – 4” x 5 1/4"; 1 1/2" x 2 7/8”; 4 pieces – 1 7/8” x 2 1/8”; 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Let’s Go Fishing Designer Series Paper – 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”

Instructions:

1. Fold Mossy Meadow card base on score line
2. Adhere Designer Paper to one Very Vanilla, then to card front
3. Adhere 3/8” x 5 1/4” Pecan Pie to card front
4. Die cut 2 1/2" x 4” Mossy Meadow with Radiating Stitches Die (smallest rectangle)
5. Stamp greeting with Mossy Meadow on 1 1/2" x 2 7/8” Very Vanilla
6. Adhere to Pecan Pie, then to Mossy Meadow
7. Attach to card front with Dimensionals
8. Emboss two 4” x 5 1/4" Very Vanilla with Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder
9. Adhere to both sides of inside
10. Fold 1 1/4" x 11” Mossy Meadow on score lines
11. Adhere 2” x 2 1/4" Pecan Pie to back side of Mossy Meadow strip, between score lines
12. Stamp line stamp on three Very Vanilla pieces with Pecan Pie stamped off
13. Stamp greeting with Mossy Meadow ink
14. Adhere to Pecan Pie sections
15. Stamp bobber and lures on 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" Very Vanilla: Bobber -- stamp outline with Pecan Pie, then bottom with Poppy Parade; Spinner – stamp inside with Cajun Craze Marker, then outside with Pecan Pie; Fish Lure – stamp inside with Mossy Meadow ink stamped off, then outline with Pecan Pie; Feather Jig – color stamp with Stampin’ Write Markers
16. Die cut all four lures & bobber and adhere to left two panels
17. Adhere Mossy Meadow strip with stamped panels to inside of card – adhesive ONLY on outside 1/2" sections
18. Add Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems to four corners on card front greeting

What will you create for Father's day this year?

With Father's Day just around the corner I thought it would be fun to create a Masculine Paper Craft Crew card challenge. So I did! 

I have the He's All That stamp set and knew right away that it would fit the bill perfectly.

Combine these vintage images and versatile greetings to make creations for Father's Day, birthdays, and just because. This set gives you stamps that you can stamp and be done plus a few line art images perfect for your favorite coloring technique. 

For my card layers I chose some of the Countryside Inn paper. When I first saw the collection in the Annual Catalog I wasn't taken by the stamp set and dies but loved, loved, loved (!) the paper because I knew that it could be used for so many occasions, including masculine and baby cards: 

I haven't tried the torn paper technique for a long time and thought it would be perfect for my card. And here it is: 

What will you create for this week's challenge? If you want to see what the other design crew members created, click here to hop over to the Paper Craft Crew website. 

It's time to have fun with another challenge

Are you ready for another Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge? This one is super easy and you can lots of fun using the product you have on hand. 

 

At first I thought about using my Dots & Spots die and then I remembered the fun patterns in the 2023-25 In Color Designer Series Paper: 

When every new Annual Catalog comes out, I always buy a pack of the In Color 6" x 6" paper. It has sooooo many uses and backgrounds, layers, strips, etc. It is also a fun way to play with the new colors. 

Today's card is a monochromatic design, using the He's All That stamp set: 

I  love that there are so many masculine choices in this set! 

Here's my card: 

And now it's your turn - see what you can create using this week's card sketch challenge. Masculine? Feminine? Non-gender? It's all up to you!

If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge, click here. 

A handful of greetings that will help you create amazing cards

Hi all! I am feeling under the weather this weekend so decided to stay tucked in bed to rest up and recover. But I can't let you down so have a masculine fun fold card idea to share: 

 

The open road awaits, and that's the feeling we wanted to capture with the Legendary Ride set. It includes two different bikes, some accent pieces, and a handful of greetings that will help you create amazing cards. Build scenes of a garage or a road for the bike enthusiast in your life. The sentiments include phrases for birthdays, Father's Day, and more.

The set of dies includes pieces that cut out individual parts of the motorcycle as well as the full bike. It's easy and fun to layer the pieces. No need to go to the garage to work on your bike—just go to your craft space and let your creativity go full throttle! (hehe)

Here's my fun fold card idea, along with instructions on how to make it. 

Tip: click on the bundle photo above to order it at my online store! 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Legendary Ride (Bundle: Stamps + Dies: 160763)
• Card Stock – Basic Gray (121044); Smoky Slate (131202); Basic Black (121045); Silver Foil Specialty (156457)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708); Versamark (102283)
• Misc. – Metal Plate 3-D Embossing Folder (160766); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Metallics Embossing Powders (155555); Heat Tool (129053); Black Dimensionals (150893); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss (149653); Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements: 

• Basic Gray card stock: 5.5” x 8.5”, scored at 2-⅛” and 4-¼” along the long side.
• Basic Gray 2” x 4” for Motorcycle base
• Basic Black: 5-½” x 4-¼” plus   4” x 4”
• Smoky Slate: 5-¼” x 1” plus   5-¼” x 2-½”   and  small scrap
• Silver Foil sheets: Gunmetal- 5-¼” x 3”, Bright Chrome - 2” x 4”…both with adhesive sheets on the back side.

Instructions:

1. Stamp “You Are Legendary” on the right end of 1” Smoky Slate strip in black.
2. Emboss the gunmetal silver foil sheet with Metal Plate embossing folder using the Cut & Emboss Machine. Adhere embossed background to the top of the large black background and the stamped Smoky Slate strip to the bottom, leaving a gap between the two and around the edges.
3. Stamp smaller motorcycle image in Versamark on one end of smaller black card stock, then heat emboss with silver embossing powder and heat tool.
4. Die cut: Small motorcycle, 2 tires, and large motor piece from the smaller black card stock.
5. Die cut: Large motorcycle background from 2”x4” piece of Basic Gray
6. Die cut: Details for large motorcycle and two hub caps from Chrome Foil sheet.
7. Die cut: Motorcycle seat from small Smoky Slate scrap.
8. Assemble large motorcycle as follows: Use liquid glue to adhere the black “motor” to the center of the Basic Gray bike, then the Smoky Slate seat over the black at the back. Peel off the adhesive backing of the hubcaps and adhere to the center of the wheels, then use liquid glue to adhere the tires over the hubcaps. Finally, peel off the backing of the bike details and press over all other layers.
9. Fold the Basic Gray card stock along all fold lines. Adhere the bottom half of the black background to the folded outside edge (half) of the card front. Do NOT adhere the top half of the black layers to the front of the card.
10. Attach the large motorcycle to the front background using black dimensionals.
11. On the inside of the card, stamp the “Authentic You” sentiment in the lower left corner in black. Attach the small embossed motorcycle to the right front corner with black dimensionals. Adhere the 5-¼” x 2-½” Smoky Slate card stock toward the top inside of the card.

 

Front of card will fold down and “stand” like an easel by leaning against the top of the small motorcycle on the inside of the card.

Introducing an all-occasion card kit to celebrate all the people you love

This month, we celebrate the people in your life who mean the world to you with Timeless Greetings— a brand new all-occasion card kit you can use year-round!

This unique kit features an elegant pocket watch and globe design in neutral colors, along with heartfelt sentiments that are sure to inspire lasting memories. These cards are perfect for wishing happy birthday, saying thank you or sending a friendship note in style, so make sure to let family and friends know just how special they are!

 

DETAILS

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• Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and 8 coordinating envelopes.
• Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block.
• Available in English and French
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Soft Suede.

And what a GREAT gift idea this kit would be! Click here to hop over to my online store!

These playful products will help you to honor the men in your life

Here’s a fun way to honor the special men in your life. Preserve your fun times together using the He’s the Man Collection. Each of these memory cards can be used as layers on greeting cards, as Project Life memory page cards, or you can frame them with your favorite photos.

General supplies: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110775); Paper Snips (103579); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Rustic Metallic Dots (159082); He’s the Man 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper (159068)

Card one 

He’s the Man Specialty paper: 3” x 4”

Basic Black: ½” x 5 ½”

Instructions:

1. Adhere Basic Black strip diagonally across the He’s the Man paper base.

2. Using Paper Snips, strip off overhang.

3. Attach the ‘You’re a Classic’ element using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4. Add 3 Rustic Metallic Dots to complete.

Card two 

He’s the Man Specialty paper: 3” x 4”; ½” x 3”

Instructions:

1. Adhere He’s the Man strip across bottom of He’s the Man paper base.

2. Adhere ‘Lookin’ Sharp’ element to paper base using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3. Adhere Bow Tie to ‘Lookin’ Sharp’ element using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4. Add 2 Rustic Metallic Dots to complete.

Card three

Instructions:

1. Select He’s the Man card element as the card base.

2. Adhere two tree elements and ‘strong and courageous’ element to card base to complete.

Card four 

He’s the Man Specialty paper: 3” x 4”; (2) ¼” x 4”

Instructions:

1. Adhere two He’s the Man strips to He’s the Man paper base.

2. Attach ‘van’ element using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3. Adhere ‘axe’ element to complete.

Card five 

He’s the Man Specialty paper: 3” x 4”

Instructions:

1. Adhere torn element strip to bottom of He’s the Man paper base. Trim off overhang.

2. Attach ‘BBQ’ element using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3. Adhere ‘hooray’ element to top right of paper base.

4. Attach ‘arrow’ element using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

5. Add 3 Rustic Metallic Dots to complete.

The perfect product collection for when you are in a crafting rush

Does it seem like you are always rushing around, trying to make a card at the last moment? Yep, me too. And this week was no exception. I realized tonight that our weekly Paper Craft Crew card map challenge was posted and I forgot to make a card to post early tomorrow.

And when I saw this challenge I was completely stumped. I have no stamp sets with food or drink. It's just not my thing, even though I do see lots of cute samples online using these kinds of sets.

So, as usual, I was rushing around trying to figure out what to do. And then I remembered the He's the Man Collection!

See the paper pack with the sticker sheets (2 of them!)? They saved the day! There are a couple of stickers that would work for this challenge and so I gathered my wits, used some leftover designer paper and created a card that I quite like:

This Collection was quite the life saver for me. Did you know that I have an At Home Class featuring the He's the Man Collection? You can learn more here! 

Now it's your turn! Rummage around your crafting space and give our challenge a try. And if you want to see what the other design crew members created this week click here. 

This easy fun fold that packs a wow factor that will definitely impress

Today I have another Father's Day card idea, one that will really impress the men in your life! This fun fold requires no stamps or ink, thanks to the He's the Man Collection. You also don't need adhesive on the main card piece - this card is a breeze to make - all you need to do is score and fold! I would love to show you how.

 

The He's the Man Collection is fairly new. If you have seen my last Father's Day card video you will have seen these products. 

 

 

 

The He’s All That bundle will help you combine vintage images and versatile greetings to make creations for Father's Day, birthdays, and just because. You can also use the dies to create labels, circles, and banners with the versatile shapes and traditional argyle patterns (my fave). I won't be using the bundle for today's card but if you are looking for the perfect set for masculine cards this year, this is the bundle to purchase.

 

 

 

The He's the Man specialty paper is the final part of this collection. It has bold patterns in neutral colors and you'll also see versatile patterns (diamonds, stripes and plaids). Choose from antique cars, camping gear, suits and ties, and more. 

 

This paper is the star of today's fun fold and I will share an important tip for choosing a pattern that will work.

 

Note: In the collection you will also get the Rustic Metallic Dots, perfect to add visual interest to all your projects. You'll see these in my video as well. And if you click on the photos above you can link over to my online store to add this collection to your crafting space. You won't regret it as I have a special announcement coming this week about the He's the Man Collection. 

 

Here's what I am going to show you how to make - this card will wow anyone who gets it! You are going to have to watch the video below to see how this fun fold card opens up. 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: none needed

Ink: none needed

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        He's the Man: 11" square
        Basic Black: 2 1/8" square
        Crushed Curry: 3" square; 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"
        Sahara Sand: (2) 4" squares

Misc: He's the Man Specialty Designer Series paper; Bone Folder; Simply Scored (122334); Paper Snips; Stampin' Seal; Stampin' Dimensionals; Layering Circles Dies (151770)

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 

You don't want to miss my June At Home class announcement. Take a look!

A couple of years ago I surveyed my newsletter subscribers to ask what they help they needed. Hands down the response was: Masculine card ideas!

I am sure you know by now that I am thrilled with Stampin' Up!s He's the Man Collection:

The He's the Man Collection is fairly new and has four products in it:

 

The He’s All That bundle will help you combine vintage images and versatile greetings to make creations for Father's Day, birthdays, and just because. 

Make labels, circles, and banners with the versatile shapes in the All That Dies. You can also use these dies to create a traditional argyle pattern.

 

 

 

In the collection you will also get the Rustic Metallic Dots, perfect to add visual interest to all your projects.

 

 

The He's the Man specialty paper is the final part of this collection. It has bold patterns in neutral colors. Choose from antique cars, camping gear, suits and ties, and more. You'll also find versatile patterns such as diamonds, stripes, and plaids. This paper is the star of today's fun fold and I will share an important tip for choosing a pattern that will work.

 

If you are looking for the perfect set for masculine cards this year, this is the bundle to purchase. With Father's Day coming and the plea for masculine card ideas, I am excited to announce my next At Home Class! 

Get all the Juicy Details here!

Which is the best product suite for masculine cards? This one!

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge has a bit of a feminine vibe but with Father's Day coming soon, I decided my card design would be masculine instead. 

And frankly, there is no better product suite for masculine cards than this one:

*click on the image above to order the suite at my online store! 

Creating cards for the people in your life is easier than ever with the He’s All That bundle. Combine vintage images and versatile greetings to make creations and make labels, circles, and banners with the versatile shapes in the All That eies. You can also use these dies to create a traditional argyle pattern, which is what I feature on my card design below. 

The He's the Man patterned paper is packed with bold patterns in neutral colors. Choose from antique cars, camping gear, suits and ties, or find versatile patterns such as diamonds, stripes, and plaids. Mix and match the patterns with the coordinating die-cut images. To coordinate colors you will need: Early Espresso, Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Sahara Sand and Soft Succulent. 

I love that the 'sticker's in the designer paper can be the main feature on your cards, like I have done here: 

Here's a simpler view:

And now it's your turn! Try this week's challenge and see what you can create. If you want to see what the other design crew members created, click here. 

I will be featuring lots more masculine card ideas this month, so come back soon! 

This 1 product is perfect for this card map challenge

Ohh what a fun challenge for this week - if you like shiny, that is! I am not a big bling person, I am more of a subtle bling person - a bit here, a bit there; something you have to look for or notice. 

But today's challenge is 'loud and proud' bling! So let's go for it! 

 

I knew exactly what I wanted to make, starting with some Silver Brushed Metallic paper (you can use Silver Foil or other shiny paper you have one hand) and my Hive 3D Embossing Folder. This product is perfect for today's challenge:

I also grabbed a phrase from my retired Tasteful Textures stamp set because I wanted a vertical phrase that could be used for masculine cards:

The rest was easy - and I love the new Starry Sky In Color.

Here's my challenge card, with a masculine (Father's Day perhaps?) flavor:

See how easy that was to create? Now it's your turn; give this Shiny challenge a try, using what you have at home. If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge, click here. 

Are you ready to sail off to new crafting adventures?

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge speaks to my heart. 

I love to be near water, and always have. So when I saw this week's challenge I was thrilled. Until I looked at my stamp set collection and realized that my beach-themed stamp sets retired last year. 

But I knew I have my trusty Sailing Home stamp set and Smooth Sailing dies: 

Whether you're sailing home or going off to new adventures, the images and sentiments in the Sailing Home Stamp Set will inspire you on your journey. I have used this set for masculine cards, scrapbook pages and gift ideas. 

When thinking about my card deign I decided to take a little cheat and have no sand on my card. My card, instead would be a water theme only so I used my Blending Brushes to create a waterscape background. 

I love each brush's velvety soft bristles - perfect for applying a little or a lot of ink. I decided to use Misty Moonlight for the water and then Bumblebee and Pumpkin Pie for the sky. Add a lighthouse, a sailboat and some birds in the sky and my card was complete. 

To make my layers stand out I used my Stitched Rectangles dies - and to add a little glamorous touch and visual interest. What do you think? 

Now it's your turn: try our card map challenge for the week and see what you can create. And if you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge, click here to head on over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

 

 

What could be better than a card challenge using your sparkling products?

Nothing could be better I am sure. And this week's Paper Craft Crew challenge does just that:

I love cards that have bling on them even though I am not really a bling-y kind of person in real life. I made a New Year's Resolution two years ago to use my embellishments rather than hoard them (is this you too?) and have been making good on my promise. 

To make my card I used only three products, one of them creates the phrase:

1. Blackberry Beauty designer series paper (LOVE!)
   
   
   
   
2. Meadow dies (so versatile)
   
   
   
   
3. Floral Gallery dies (the perfect phrase)

And to make my card I tried a brand new fun fold technique - new to me, that is. I have never tried a Center Step fun fold card and was so surprised how easy it was to make. 

If you want to learn how to make a Center Step fun fold card, click here to see my YouTube video. 

Here's my card - can you see the bling? 

Now it's your turn: give this card map challenge a try and see what you can create that uses your sparkling products. And if you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew design crew members create for this challenge, click here. 

This drop-down gatefold masculine card has a fun surprise inside

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to show you a fun twist on the gatefold card technique - a twist that creates a fun surprise inside.  I will be using my Sailing Home stap set and matching Smooth Sailing dies, my Layering Circles dies and  a brand new product from Stampin' Up!s Sale-a-Bration catalog!

 

You are going to love this technique!

 

If you are looking for products for masculine cards, or beachy scrapbook pages the Sailing Home stamp set and matching dies is for you. Whether you're sailing home or going off to new adventures, the images and sentiments in the Sailing Home set will inspire you on your journey. This set is my go-set for all cards masculine. I have also used it for graduation cards. 

 

I also used the new Beautifully Penned designer paper pack. The paper designs have a watercolor look in various black tones, making it easy to use with any color or any style for your projects. Its neutral tones and designs also allow you to explore coloring techniques with Stampin' Blends, Water Painters, and more = endless creative possibilities. 

Did you know that you can earn the Beautifully Penned paper for FREE? Click here to learn more about Stampin' Up!s Sale-a-Bration event, on now! 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Sailing Home (149457)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
    Smoky Slate: 10" square; 2 1/4" square
    Basic Grey: 2" square
    Basic White: 2 3/4" square; 2 1/2" x 2"; 2" x 2 1/4"; 12" x 1 1/2"; 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"; 1 3/4" x 2 1/2"; (4) 2 1/4" x 4 6/8"; 4 3/4" square
    Beautifully Penned DSP: (4) 2 1/8" x 4 3/4" ; 4 3/4" square 

Misc: Beautifully Penned designer series paper (156630); Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Layering Circles dies (151770); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Smooth Sailing dies (149576), Simply Scored, Paper Snips, Paper Cutter

Here's my video - showing you how to create this drop-down technique. Be sure to watch all the way through the video for my bonus tips and design suggestions AND to see a second idea using the same technique.

 

This amazing masculine card idea is actually a surprising pocket card

Today I have a really fun masculine card idea - one that is actually a pocket card. The card uses the Simply Elegant paper - two of the patterns:

One might think that this paper is only for weddings for showers, but I have used it for anything but those two special occasions. I love the colors and patterns and see so many uses for using them, including scrapbook pages. 

The card itself was constructed using the Handsomely Suited bundle. Celebrate the men in your life with the Handsomely Suited set. The images suit handmade cards you create for Father's Day, birthdays, or any occasion.

Here's this fun card idea - which is perfect for a variety of occasions. See how to make it below, along with what the card looks like open. I hope you will give it a try! 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Handsomely Suited Bundle (156240)
• Card Stock – Very Vanilla (101650)
• Stamp Pads – Basic Gray (149165)
• Misc. – Simply Elegant 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper (155761); *Suit & Tie Dies (154322) *or as part of the Handsomely Suited Bundle; Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Tear & Tape Adhesive (138995); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108)

Measurements: 

• Very Vanilla: 4 ¼ x 11 folded in half for card base, 3 x 5, 3 x 5 (for die cutting)
• Simply Elegant (dotted gray pattern): 3 x 5, plus scrap for die cutting collar
• Simply Elegant (paisley pattern): 2 x 4 or scrap (for die cutting)

Instructions :

1. Cut a “V” into one side of the card base with matching die, then add a strip of tear and tape to the inside right and left edges of the card. Press closed (card will be sealed on these sides and at the fold, with the only opening at the 4 ¼ inch side.)
2. Stamp the Birthday sentiment on one of the Very Vanilla pieces, and adhere to the dotted gray pattern paper (same size)
3. Slip this piece into the opening in the card base with the pattern side showing through the “V”
4. Cut a collar from the scrap of dotted pattern paper and adhere to the top of the matching paper.
5. Cut a tie, knot, and collar (for pocket scarf) from the paisley pattern paper.
6. Cut lapels, a pocket and buttons from the other Very Vanilla piece.
7. Adhere each of these die cut pieces to the card to create your suit, being sure to add the scarf to the back of the pocket before adhering the pocket.

Here's what this card looks like 'open'.