I've been inspired by the popular 'dark suit with a pink shirt' look for men! The background paper is the stripe in Pink Pirouette from the Subtles Patterns designer paper stack, stamped on in black with the fabulous Fine Feathers stamp set. These Patterns stacks come in all the Stampin' Up colour families and the in-colours too, and there are four monochromatic designs in each colour. They're brilliant for stamping on as well as for using as decorative paper in its own right.
To keep the card CAS I needed a very simple, bold sentiment. This one is from the Essentials stamp set in the spring/summer mini catalogue, punched out with a circle punch and matted onto a slightly larger black circle using dimensionals. Three strands of bakers twine add a little extra interest.
Here's what you'll need to make this card
Stamps: Fine Feathers, Essentials (sentiment)
Ink: Black stazon
Card stock: Basic Black, scrap of Whisper White
Other: Subtles Patterns designer paper stack, 1 3/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches, white bakers twine
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Just in case you remain unconvinced about pink for a guy, I spotted an amusing story in the Mail Online recently (there was obviously no news that day!) which claimed that men who wear pink shirts 'earn £1,000 a year more than those who don't' and 'tend to be confident and get more compliments from female colleagues'. Hmmm. As a final test, I asked my husband how he'd feel if I gave him the card. "I'd be pleased," he said looking at it. "But it's not my birthday..."
It's Three Minute Thursday here tomorrow and I'll be back with a fast card. Hope to see you then!
Love your feathers, Vicky. They do look lovely stamped onto the pink striped paper.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't managed to get my man to wear pink. The nearest is a peach and navy check. Although, he did admire a mauve sweater in M&S.....which surprised me! xq
Lovely card Vicky and perfect for a guy and colours I wouldn't have put together for a make card but it works...great little stamp set
ReplyDeleteAnne
FAB-U-LOUS! xxx
ReplyDeleteI've never thought of pink for a male card but this really works! Lovely card
ReplyDeleteJane
Great card and love the idea behind it too. Like seeing men in pink and black. Over at Anything Goes Challenge blog we have a new challenge which would suit you if you want to enter.......Make it Manly. Hope to se you there if you fancy joing us
ReplyDeleteCarol xx
I love pink and black together whoever wears it but the pinstripes really make this a guys card along with those beautifully arranged feathers. Off to Marks and Sparks for a pink shirt for Hubby now :0)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
A gorgeous card Vicky - love the striped paper effect - not sure i could get Clive to wear pink though! - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteAwesome job, Vicky. I totally get the pink shirt and black suit and love that it inspired you!! Thanks so much for playing along at ATCAS! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Vicky, I love the addition of twine.
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My hubby has had a pink tie, does that count :)
ReplyDeleteLove this, those feathers are working well.
I may have to case your feather cards, at least try too LOL.
Loving your feather makes Vicky, the black on pink is so sophisticated. Can't remember if l commented on yesterday's make but l loved that one too. Think I was blog hopping in bed and the next minute was waking with the alarm clock, sorry about that.
ReplyDeleteI love a well dressed man, especially if they introduced themselves as 007 or Mr Beckham lol
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Love how you've stamped onto DP Vicky, those stamps look great! Thank you for joining us at ATCAS.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Vicky, I've never seen anyone stamp on the dsp before and it really works! Great masculine card (and we all need those!)
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card Vicky-i like it,it's another lovely colour combo-and what a fabby set those feathers are! Nessa xx
ReplyDeleteMy husband wears lots of pink shirts and is very masculine I think i had better enquire about his finances ! I think its fabulous and love how you combined the pink stripes with the gorgeous feathers simply sensational. Thanks so much Vicky for joining us again at ATCAS and good luck.
ReplyDeleteMarie
I love the pink and black together and how you have stamped the feathers directly on the DSP. Thanks for playing at ATCAS this week! :)
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Vicky. The feathers look fabulous against the pale pink and love the simplicity of the embellishing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with our MMM pink and black challenge.
Fliss xx
Lovely card Vicky, such a delicate shade of pink just like a feather light and airy :)
ReplyDeleteI love men who can wear pink!
Thank you for joining us at MMM
Suzi B x