Make it Masculine

 Do you have trouble making cards for the guys? Check out this textured masculine card that started with Kromekote Cardstock! Hi, it is Teri with TerisMailbox posting for CutCardStock!

I love to make cards with lots of layers and textures! Let me walk you through how I created this one!

Create the Masculine Card Base

I have been playing with Kromekote Cardstock for some time now. So many unique ways to use it. Start with an A2 card base using Kromekote Cardstock. Use an embossing folder to texturize the card base with the glossy side against the deboss side so the images pop up. I used the Gear Folder by Tim Holtz. Use Vintage Photo Distress Ink and gently blend the ink across the entire base. You want the white in the cracks to show up. Allow to dry and rub Walnut Stain ink over the top to highlight the gears. Set aside to dry.

Create the Sentiment

I chose You're the Best by Kristina Werner for my sentiment. Use a sentiment of your choice! The one I am using has both the sentiment plus a shadow die (my favorite). Die cut the sentiment using DCS Twine Cardstock. Cut two and stack for greater depth. Die cut the shadow using DCS Red Pepper Cardstock. Glue the stacked sentiment to the Red Pepper Base.

Create the Embellishment

Select a dial stamp to use for the embellishment. The one I used is from Stampers Anonymous. Use Red Archival Ink to stamp the image on 65 lb. Translucent Vellum. You need to use a permanent ink so the image stays crisp and does not smear. Fussy Cut the image. Use a Red Alcohol Marker to darken the outer ring for impact.

Assemble Your Masculine Card

Start with an A2 card base using the Twine Cardstock. Cut a piece of the Red Pepper Cardstock to 4.25 x 5.5 inches and attach to the Twine card base. Trim the gear Kromekote piece to 4.0 x 5.25 inches and attach to the base. I use both a glue runner and liquid glue to ensure adherence for the long run. Glue the sentiment you created earlier to the top left section of the card. Double sided taper works well when attaching Vellum. I stick the Vellum image on the tape and trim. Attach the dial image to the lower left section of the base.

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I hope I have given you another option for Masculine cards! Be well. Be creative.