Hi crafty friends! Happy Monday – how are you?! Did you have a nice weekend? We had the absolutely most perfect weather here this weekend and it was nice to have all the windows open and a fresh breeze. We didn't do too much but that's okay. Haven't we all gotten used to not doing much?? Next week is exciting because I'm getting my hair cut! LOL. Looking forward to that and to going to the movies next Friday for the first time in a year and a half! Things are slowly opening back up and my hope is rising for a return to some normalcy. So grateful for that!
Today is an exciting day! I'm here to introduce a brand new release from The Greetery called Man Made! It's chock full of stamps, dies, stencils and more to make perfect masculine cards. Right in time for Father's Day! I feel like these products are not only good for Father's Day, but they are good for male birthdays, anniversary cards, and just because cards. So my cards today are not geared towards fathers. The design team is sharing all of our reveals and projects today…and then the really good news… The release will be on sale TOMORROW (Tuesday the 25th) at 10am EST! So you don't have to wait too long to shop!! I am sharing three cards today, and at the bottom of my post, some tips for making masculine cards. Let's get started!
This first card is a birthday card that features the new Sentiments Squared stamps and dies, and the new Tartan Builder Diagonal stencils. The finished card is an A2 white card base. I used blues and yellow to pop the graphic nature of the supplies.
Here's a close up of the new word stamps and matching dies. Each word has two stamps to add a darker color to the bottom half! Genius! Wait until you see this cool concept stamp set!! I used the previously released birthday die as my accent piece. I love combining fonts! So clean and vibrant.
I used the brand new stencils called Tartan Builder Diagonal to make my own patterned paper for the bottom of the card. I like the contrast between the bright yellow and the navy. I splattered some ink splashes on it too.
Here is a side view so you can see how I layered everything. I added a few yellow enamel dots on the top to carry that color throughout the entire card. You could make this card in any color combination! Can't wait to experiment more with the plaid builder stencils.
Next up is a woodsy card featuring the new Reflections Stamp set and dies. Another genius concept!! The finished card is an A2 card base made from my favorite woodgrain paper. I used muted tones of green, blue and brown to evoke the great outdoors!
This is one big image made from stamping several smaller images. Then the die cut cuts out that top silhouette!! So clever!! I definitely used my MISTI for this one. Also, I die cut the paper first before stamping, so that everything would like up with the die. It went very smoothly. Can you see the cool reflection?? This is so nice. I stamped just the trees a second time to layer behind the darker trees and layered them when I assembled my card.
Here's a close up of the bottom of the stamping… And my accent element – a pinecone and some twine…
The sentiment is from another new stamp set – called Dad Jokes: High Steaks!!! (Wait until you see that fun set!!) To complete the woodsy look, I edged everything with Antique Linen Distress Ink and a sponge dauber. I also added some brown splatters to make it look a bit vintage.
Last up today is this punny card – made with the new Nailed It stamp set and matching dies. The finished card is an A2 white card base that I covered with plaid paper. I used the plaid paper colors to decide upon my color palette for this card – love teal and red together!!
For the hammer head I used two different colors of gray inks and did the 'kiss' technique. I used red and brown for the handle part. I cut the hammers out with the matching dies. Then I stamped the 'nailed it' in teal ink. I stamped the smaller sentiment onto a banner. This would be a great congratulations card for a work setting or maybe even a graduation card?
I added a couple of red stars to complete the concept! Maybe this would also be good for the handyman in our lives!
Do you make masculine cards often? I have a few tips for making masculine cards that will help you get the look!! For masculine cards I choose blues, greens and browns as my colors. I try to incorporate some metal accent or twine into the project. I will use my favorite woodgrain paper. Distressing with Antique Linen or Vintage Photo Distress Inks. Use graphic fonts! Keep it graphic and bold…. What are your favorite masculine card tips?! I'd love to know your suggestions too!
There will be two $50 store gift certificates given away for this release! For a chance to win, leave a comment at each blog stop for today's reveals/projects. Winners will be announced on The Greetery Blog.
PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT ALL THE DESIGN TEAM BLOGS FOR INSPIRATION TODAY! Start at The Greetery Blog! Links are at the bottom of this post.
CLICK HERE or on the graphic below to see the supply list for today's cards! (Affiliate Links Used). The new release launches TUESDAY MAY 25TH AT 10am EST!
DESIGN TEAM INSPIRATION FOR TODAY!
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124 responses to “Introducing – The Greetery – Man Made Collection!”
Love your cards, Wanda! Love the new Tartan stencils and the Reflections stamp set!
Beautiful cards, Wanda! Love your waterscape with the Reflections set!!
Love the little pine one accent. Your cards are lovely!
Love the cards, especially the red hammer one!
Great masculine cards! I am so excited about these new products for the guys. Love the nailed it card.
Awesome release, great theme, super showcase…it’s perfect!
Amazing cards!
Love these especially the accent element–nice touch!
Great cards!! Love the bright happy birthday card!
Great examples! I ❤️ the birthday card!
Oh the bright yellow makes me smile! All of your cards are inspiring, as always Wanda!
I love your sample cards! My favorite is the Reflection set.
Great cards and wonderful tips for masculine cards, Wanda! Thanks!
Beautiful! Love the red handle on the hammer stamp from Nailed It. And the speckles of course!
AWESOME cards Wanda, and thanks for the tips…I’m such a girly card maker that I’ll take all the help I can get for masculine cards!! :0)
Beautiful cards, Wanda. Thanks for the inspiration.
The woodsy card is my favorite. Striking use of color.
Carol bu
Wow! Love the colorful background on your Nailed It card! These new sets are so fun!
Great cards!
Super awesome!
Your cards always inspire me!! I love your masculine cards, especially the Reflections card. Your tiny pinecone add on makes my heart dance!
Darling cards, love the trees and the Vintage look you achieved.
Perfect masculine cards!
Beautiful cards. Thanks for the additional tips on making masculine cards.
I absolutely love your red hammers! Now I can see them in every color!
Beautiful color choices, Wanda. Love your cards. Say hello to Lucky for me!
Great project shares. I like the reflectin set.
Awesome collection and creations!
Oh my what fun… a good handy man is hard to find! I am loving that Reflection set for sure, so beautiful. Also that classic hammer. Loved the way you colored that one. I do actually make quite a few masculine cards. Son-in-laws and brother-in-laws, grandsons and nephews. (more than I thought) great release and I love all of your cards and ideas. TFS
Super fun cards!!!
Love this new bold sentiment stamps! Thanks for the inspiration
Always enjoy your playful colorful creations Wanda!
Great collection!
HI Wanda! I love the cards you created using the new Release – I was drawn to the hammer masculine card – Nailed it -and the trees – well what can I say – getting this on my wish list!! Lovely reflection and colors – TFS your art!
Love the variety you are showcasing! How cool!
Love this release!
Wonderful cards! And, thanks for the tips for making masculine cards. I make quite a few, but can always use ideas.
I love all your bright colors!! Great inspiration!!
Very nice cards. Love the pine cone idea! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love the Reflection stamps! And everything else too! Great, fun cards!
Great cards!!!
Great masculine cards! Love the way this new release can be used year round for all the men in our lives. Thanks for sharing!
Love your cards, the colors used and all the little details! So fun!
Wanda…I always look forward to your posts…so full of color and design ideas…you nailed it!
Love the Reflections card and your fun take on the hammer card.
Your cards look very
manly and I like using
forest and bears on my
cards.
Carla from Arizona
Love your birthday card! So bright and cheerful! And Sentiments Squared looks like such a great set!
I like that you used bright colours and not only blues or browns. Your cards are simply beautiful.
Beautiful cards! I love the Reflections set and your scene card!!
Gorgeous cards, love these designs!!
Love these new stencils, so many possibilities and I LOVE your yellow!
All 3 of the cards you made are wonderful and showcase the products great. Love the Reflections card the most in your lineup, if I had to pick just one.
What a great mix of card designs! Love the color combo you used for the plaid!
Wanda, you did a great job showcasing these sets!!
Great job on the Reflections stamp; the blue and green reflections on the bottom is so striking!
You did such a great job with this release! Wonderful cards!
Loving this release and all the inspiration!!
I really like the bright yellow and blue card. Well done!
Beautiful! Love each of your cards, Wanda. I am especially smitten with the Reflections Stamp/Die set this release!
That Tartan Builder stencil set seems so versatile – love how you used it.
I love these cards and your coloring is amazing. I think my favorite from this fantastic release it the Tartan Builder Diagonal stencil set — love how you used it in your first card!
All 3 of your cards are fun & lovely – but that Reflections card!! Happy sigh.
Great release, love all the cards but one I like the most is “nail it”. Love that card>
Beautiful use of the Reflections set in your card & I love the Happy Birthday card to show the versatility.
DARLING cards as always, Wanda. LOVE the double hammers. You really know how to inspire, and The Greetery always makes it SO FUN.
Everything is just so awesome! Love the masculine sets!
I think it’s neat how everyone’s plaids have a different look – you went for bright and fun! love the red hammer handles!
Awesome cards! I am loving the stencil set and the beautiful Reflections designs!
You’ve shared 3 fab cards. Love the look of DIY patterned paper, so this tartan builder is right up my alley. Love it in the blues and yellow you used. The Reflections card evokes such a sense of peace, I can imagine taking a quiet walk in the woods here. Thank you for the inspiration.
Such wonderful cards with wonderful new products!
Fab cards. Love the happy colours you’ve used with the tartan stencils, proving the versatility of those stencils.
Thank you for the helpful tips for creating masculine cards, Wanda! I adore your Reflections card!💗
Wonderful masculine cards. My fave is the woodsy scene.
Great cards and inspiration. Thanks!
Love how the nailed it card is so vibrant!
My wonderful father deserves a masculine card and now I will be equipped to deliver. Great release Greetery!!
I really appreciate the color you’ve put into your beautiful cards. When I try to make them, my brain goes to dark colors so I really appreciate what you’ve done here and will try the brighter colors on my masculine cards.
Vibrant plaid, bright hammers, great job with the new Greetery designs!
Wanda, your cards are simply beautiful!!! Seeing what you do with every release is so rewarding. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your cards with us! Love the hammer in red!!
Awesome inspiration and really loving this release!
Brilliant and inspiring projects.
Love that Happy Birthday card!
Such bright and wonderful cards! Thank you for sharing.
I like how you did your plaid – beautiful colors. Also, the reflection tree card is very lovely. Thank you – always like your cards!
You did a great job with this release. Such unique designs. Never would have thought to use them in such a way. TFS.
Especially love your Reflections card!
Wonderful cards, Wanda! Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful designs! This is a wonderful release.
Loved all your cards but especially the birthday card!
I love the plaid and the You Nailed it Card! Fabulous!
Such well done designs and beautiful colors!
I love how you tweaked these cards away from dads, as they’re perfect for my husband and adult sons!
Great cards! Love the scenic card with the colors reflected in the water and the little pinecone embellishment.
Great inspiration today! Loved how you made your first card into a birthday card. The “birthday” word sits so nicely on the “happy”. Your reflective card turned out nicely…great color choices. The puny cards are so much fun too.
These are awesome! I love the colors in your lake scene and plaid!
Loving your cards! The last one is wonderfully graphic and bold, but my favorite is the Reflections card, just so serene and peaceful!
Really Awesome! I especially like the one with trees and the reflection in the lake. thanks for sharing
Your cards are great. I love the bright/vibrant colors you used.
Wonderful masculine cards! Those are the hardest for me to make but this release would sure help me out!
Great cards, love the tartan builder on the first and the reflections card is awesome. Thanks for sharing
I love the Reflections stamp set! Your cards are beautiful!
Wanda, Beautiful showcase of cards. Love the yellow and blue plaid, Happy Birthday card!
I really love the plaid piece and how you used the man made items for a birthday themed card. Lovely!
A great trio of cards! Love the way you used the Squared Sentiments set, and your “Nailed Card” is CAS and graphic—perfect for most guys!
Love your cards! The Reflections set and the Tartan stencils are must-haves!
Love the blue and yellow combo in the tartan plaid! Wonderful projects.
I love how bright and colorful your designs are!
Three great masculine cards Wanda! I love the bright red hammers!
Awesome cards and love the bright colors in the birthday one. That tartan stencil is amazing! Love all your cards!
Wonderful cards full of bright colors. The hammer card is perfect for my husband who loves to build things.
LOVE your card that you used the Tartan Builder Stencil on! It’s SO pretty! Actually, I love them all! Thank you for sharing!
Love your cards!
Love how you chose to showcase this collection, Wanda! I especially love your reflection card. Great colours on them all 🙂
Love your cards (and the little pinecone). The “Reflections” card is great.
Your masculine cards are spot on and great color combos, Wanda. That Betsy does it again with her well-designed products!
Love the bright plaid -thanks for the inspiration
Love these cards! My favorite is the tree and lake stamp set. The reflection in the water is wonderful! Looking forward to getting this set ASAP!
Your Reflections card is stunning!
Absolutely Awesome Cards & Fantastic Release! I LOVE the Dad Jokes & Reflections Set! God Bless & the Love of Christ to you & yours!!
BEautiful cards! A wonderful release!
Hi Wanda!
Your cards came out WONDERFULLY! LOVE those red handles on the hammers! Your other cards came out FABULOUS AS WELL, but those hammers just CAUGHT MY EYE! 😉 What are my tips for Masculine cards? I like Vintage as well for masculine cards, & I like to do cards with a theme from something the man likes- like outdoors, animals, sports, games,…. My husband & son both, are not shirt & tie kind of guys, so the shirt & tie things don’t work,nor do certain sports, so those don’t work. Just stick with what THEY LIKE! 😉<3
Perfect for the men! I like to keep masculine cards simple and use graphic elements too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Wanda,
some lovely man cards. Like the first one a lot. Thanks for sharing. Love reading your posts. You very lucky with the weather. Wettest May on 160 years here,it can only get better from now on 🙂 x