Looking to craft a card that’s bold and creative? This masculine card idea is the perfect blend of strong design, fun techniques, and smart tools. We’re kicking things off with a pre-designed template from our very own Template Book to give us a solid starting point—no guesswork needed! Then, we’ll layer in elements from three different stamp sets to add texture and personality, finishing it all off with a cool blending brush technique that adds depth and a vintage look. Whether it’s for a birthday, Father’s Day, or just a “thinking of you” moment, this project is a great way to make something he’ll actually want to keep. Let’s dive in and get crafty!
To create this more masculine card idea, I drew inspiration from a layout in my template book, choosing a design with clean lines and strong structure. I used Stampin’ Up! stamp sets Natural Botanicals, Elements of Text and Simply Said to add rugged texture, subtle details, and a bold sentiment that tie the whole look together.
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Masculine Card Idea Video Tutorial
In our video tutorial, we’ll show you how to create this simple masculine card idea step by step—plus share some fun tips for using Stampin’ Up! Blender Brushes to add depth, texture, and smooth color blends. Don’t miss these easy tricks to level up your card making!
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Card Making Resource Book: 48 Card Making Templates
Our Template Book is one of our favorite go-to tools for cardmaking! It’s packed with 48 easy-to-follow layouts that make designing a breeze, and each template includes a coordinating video tutorial to walk you through the process step by step. We use it all the time for quick inspiration—whether we’re keeping it simple or adding layers and texture. It’s like having a full library of ideas and guidance right at your fingertips!
Masculine Template Card Measurements
This easy template is Template #6 from our 48 Card Making Templates resource book, found on page 5—but don’t worry, all the measurements are listed below. This simple layout is super versatile! I used the Natural Botanicals stamp set and neutral colors to build a bold focal point perfect for a masculine card, but you can easily switch out the images and colors to suit any theme. Be sure to check out the video tutorial for tips and techniques using this layout and stamp combo!
Template Measurements:
- Basic Beige Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
- Crumb Cake Strip: 1″ x 4 1/2″
- Shaded Spruce Strip: 1/2″ x 4″
- Basic White Square: 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″
- Crumb Cake Square: 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
Template Measurements:
- Basic Beige Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
- Basic White: 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″
- Crumb Cake: 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″
- Strip of Colored Cardstock: 3 1/2″ x 1/4″
Template Measurements:
- Basic Beige Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
- Crumb Cake Strip: 1″ x 4 1/2″
- Shaded Spruce Strip: 1/2″ x 4″
- Basic White Square: 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″
- Crumb Cake Square: 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
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