Betsy Veldman
If you didn’t already know, the May/June issue went on sale yesterday!
The May/June issue has tons of great projects for moms and dads. There’s even a designer challenge section where two designers were challenged to use the same set of product to create both a masculine and feminine card! Talk about stretching our creative muscles!
I decided to take the concept of that column and apply it to another project in the issue. I chose this Defining Dad card by Marlene Lo from the “Dressing up Dad” feature as my inspiration for a Mother’s Day card!
Defining Dad Card by Marlene Lo in May/June 2012 Issue
Mustaches for Mother’s Day? Probably not, but there are tons of other inspiring details on Marlene’s card. First is the subway/word art—how incredibly trendy! I don’t have a word art stamp that’s appropriate for Mother’s Day, but I do have tons of individual sentiments that are perfect, so I combined them to create my own!
The jumbo “dad” stamp? I don’t have anything like that either, but I do have a die-cut machine that can help me cut something similar. And where Marlene accented the “A” on her card with a mustache, I chose a much more feminine route and went with a doily sticker and button. Her silver brads that have a definite masculine feel? I switched those out for some embellished buttons.
It was fun to take the inspiration from this masculine card and turn it into something perfect for Mom! It just goes to show, inspiration can be found anywhere. I hope I’ve inspired you to look at each project not only for the great creation that it is, but also for what it could be!
Are you ready to get busy creating projects for all of the moms and dads in your life? I have a great giveaway to help you do just that! I used the This & That Graceful collection from Echo Park Paper for my project today.
And guess what? It has a more masculine counterpart called This & That Charming!
Leave me a comment telling me which type of project you prefer creating—masculine or feminine—and I’ll pick one winner to take home both collections! You’ll be all set for your Mother’s and Father’s Day crafting! All comments must be received by Friday, April 13th at 5 pm MST. Best wishes!
Betsy Veldman
Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
i tend to make more feminine projects. masculine ones tend to go to the grunge side.
Probably feminine but I most make themed or holiday cards! Love the mustache on the Dads Day card! Great ideas, and love the Graceful Collection! Thanks for sharing!
Katie B.
‘Love doing both; I do tend to do more feminine layouts and cards….showing off my family, of course. Thanks for the chance to win these goodies!!
As I have my Mothers’ Day all ready to go, I’d love the masculine version to inspire me for Fathers Day!! Thanks for the chance to win!
I definitely love creating feminine projects, but since I have a boy, I try to challenge myself to make masculine ones as well !!)
I love doing feminine cards because I am a woman and all those beautiful feminine products always catch my eye. I am always looking for great masculine products because there are men in my life who need to be shown love as well.
Wow, love how you adapted the card – wonderful Mother’s Day card.
I have 2 boys so most of my projects end up being masculine.
LOVE you take on how you translated the DAD card into a MOM card…gave me the inspiration to “see” things with new eyes. I find it easier to make feminine cards, but I want to craft more masculine designs. Would LOVE to win both kits, they are incredible!
MASCULINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks soooooooooooooo much for the chance at this one!
Love these collections!
I have been known to send men/boys cards with floral images and women/girls cards with gears and robots! I try to think about the person and what they like (interests and colors) and work from there. My crafting style is more collage-based, so everything is fair game in my opinion.
I enjoy making masculine cards with my CAS style!
Thank you!
I really enjoy feminine papercrafting probably because I love, love,love shabby chic, vintage, and antique flowers,etc. Thanks for the great inspiration and a chance to win.
Love the ” feminine ” version. The colors are rich yet soft. Would love to own this collection.
I mostly make feminine projects because I have two daughters. Every once in awhile though I’m searching for a masculine card for a nephew’s birthday. I would love to win – thanks for the chance!