I can hardly believe the big day is almost here! In today’s project I created faux ribbon on a masculine birthday card. I masked (yes, I know I use this technique way too often, but it is so versatile!)off a stripe on the cover of a kraft card with typing paper. I sponged in between the masks with white craft ink. I removed the masks and that left me with my "naked ribbon". I added stripes using not quite navy dye ink and the "stem" stamp from the set. (A little hint when creating these stripes. The stamp is not long enough to stretch across the entire width of the card, so I stamp once from each side, allowing the center to overlap. Then when I add my sentiment accent, it covers the "overlap".) I than added a few additional stripes with a white gel pen. You could use the same technique with a variety of colors and patterns. It is a great "bare bones" project that would be a perfect fit with just about any sentiment.
Marie - mariemc says
This is such a “clean” card. I love the lines of the layout, it is a great design! TFS
Kristi Ferro says
WOW Very nice. I bet it looks better in person…..Love it.
Jan S. says
That is really beautiful! Perfect for a man!
Cheryl Cox says
I’m glad I stopped by again today. This is a great idea for a guy in your life. So simple yet beautiful.
One more day! I can’t wait to see the unveiling.
KaLee says
This is so striking and just beautiful.
Cindy Major says
I love those colors! I’m a big fan of teal… And I love how simple and effective this design is! It looks wonderful – thanks for sharing! 🙂
Cindy
lilian says
i am beginning to repeat myself… but i just love it! the colors, the simplicity, and the accents
YM says
Wow! That’s very cool. I thought it was ribbon until I read the blog!
I am so excited to see your stamp set!
YM
Melissa says
Cool technique! Once again, you rock!
Linda Hardesty says
Simple card with simple lines. I love it. I think we tend to try and do complicated techniques when many times a card that is designed well with the right colors and elements is all that is needed. You are such a talented artist, please continue to share your amazing talents with us.
Jen-JJStamper says
I love how you did the stripes on this card! So cute!
Tara S says
love the stripes on the kraft – so versatile, could be used for just about anything!
Connie Pruitt says
Perfect card for a guy and I like the simplicity of it. Very nice.
Debi Calandrelle says
Great man card! One can never have too many man ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Julia Muscari says
That faux ribbon technique is great!!! TFS!!!
I also love the font on the message….
Debbie says
What a delightful, clean design!!! Love it!!!
Debbie aka: DeborahLynneS
Kendra aka Scrapstampindiva says
i love this – it is simple yet elegant! love the technique! 🙂
Amy Hoogstad says
What a cool idea! I love this card. Thanks for sharing how you did it. Two more sleeps!
Carmen says
I love how simple this card is!
Rachel R. says
Love this card! Love the faux ribbon, very cool!
Stephanie Bleeker says
So simple and yet detailed and beautiful. So aweseome to see great masculine cards that I can actually reproduce!!!
-Stephanie
Clara B. says
Very clean & simple! Love it!
Wendy Sue says
This is so nice — Thanks for sharing all your secrets and tips! :o)
Alli says
Great men’s card! I always find men’s cards the hardest to do. This is really inspiring, thank you!
Beth Watson says
Faux ribbon – once again you think of the most interesting ways to incorporate simple and clean designs.
Staci Miserlian says
Love the faux ribbon technique!! Thanks for sharing!
Jenn Ellefson says
Too much masking?! Is there such a thing?! 🙂 Wonderful card. I think it is such a strong use of kraft – all too often it becomes too shabby chic too quickly. This is anything but!
Sam says
This is a great sample of a male card which I always find so hard to do. Thanks for sharing
Kenna says
What a great technique – Thanks for sharing!
Beth says
Wow! I just found this today and can’t wait to see the sets released later in the week.
Donna Marlatt says
I love this card. It is such a simple design but classy. I thought what a great card for the men in our lives. Somtimes it is hard to make a card that is masculine!
Leah says
what a perfect guy card! I haven’t tried the faux ribbon technique before… after seeing this card, it’s a must! 😀
Christi says
Love the simplicity – this is an awesome ‘guy card!’ Can’t wait to see the set!
Daniela says
Another great creation 😀
Jeannine says
I just love this card! I always have such a hard time making masculine cards and when I add ribbon it usually ends up looking feminine not matter how hard I try. But this totally works! I’m going to try this myself! Can’t wait to see the other sets this week! Good luck!
Chris says
What a great card. So simple, yet so eye-catching!
Kellie says
Thanks for another great technique! This is perfect for my hostess club next week. I’m also glad to find a good use for all my kraft cardstock =)
Britiney says
This is a beautiful card. Classic, clean, elegant, stunning. TFS.
Britiney
stampin_melissa says
Wow, I never thought about faux ribbon! Looks great!
scoopy says
Very cool how you did the faux ribbon!
Jackie G says
WOW!!! I had to look twice for the faux-ness! What a clean, crisp look this card has. Looking forward to seeing the stamps!!!
Jackie G.
Carol says
Wonderful card! Love the simplicity of it. I actually love to do masking myself!
Jen Stevenson says
Thanks for another great idea. You know, we’re getting spoiled with these new cards every day and we could get used to you posting daily. We ,might not let you stop!
Erin B says
Love the masking & that it’s masculine! It’s hard for me to get masculine ideas!!
JenMarie says
Love it! What great ‘ribbon’!
~Jennifer Taylor
Lisa S says
LOVE the faux ribbon!
Lynne Hix says
This is such a striking and grapically clean design. Love the hardware, too! I’m really excited for your grand opening!
Lynne (SCS look-inkgood)
sarah johnson says
such a beautiful, yet classy design. well done!
Janeabella says
I’m totally intruiged to see what this is all about! Adding you to my daily blog viewings! I love the clean look of all your projects…
Denise Milazzo says
I love the kraft color for the card, makes me want to go order some right now…
Terri Thill says
Great tip! Thanks for sharing.
Linda Palmer says
I love the simplicity of this card. I can’t wait to try it. I am going to check your blog dailey. I really like all I’ve seen.
Michelle Pearson says
Love the faux ribbon…can’t wait to see what else you have in store!
Dawn says
This is the first time I have checked out your blog It’s great I love the card, I struggle with masculine cards Thanks
Lynnette says
How clever! I love almost anything on kraft paper.
Cathy (stamper-c) says
Simply amazing! thanks again for sharing your talent!
Sue Symens says
I would have never thought to creat my own ribbon with ink. Sooo clever! Sue
Debbie Leonard says
I love this. It is so clean and crisp.
Donna Baker says
Wow – Nichole! You never cease to amaze! What an incredible simple card – love the masculine feel & faux ribbon, how ingenious!
Ruth says
I love this idea of masking to make your own ribbon. Talk about unlimited ribbon choices! Great masculine card,
Ruth A.
Tina says
love the faux ribbon . . . it’s plain & simple and yet classy enough for a woman too. I think it is a brilliant card.
Catherine Harwood says
Once again, just wonderful! Can’t wait until the unveiling.
MaryBeth says
Gotta love the kraft and not quite navy!
very smooth look
good luck with the stamp set! MB
laura j says
Faux ribbon… what a great idea! Love the simplicity of it. Thanks for sharing.
Gail Owens says
Once again you have wowed me.
Melissa P says
Wow — I love the faux ribbon idea. SO simple! SO clean! 🙂
Annie says
Another gorgeous creation – thank you for sharing them with us!
JulieK says
Wow, you are amazing. I just found out about your blog yesterday and I have been reading it ever since. Your cards are so clean and fresh. Keep up the good work!
ronda ballard says
Another great technique, cool colors.
Thanks
MJ says
Nice and a great masculine card!
Amanda says
So simple, and yet classy and gorgeous! Thanks for inspiring everyone so much~!
Jenice Detro says
Love this card…very clean lines. It can be used either as a feminine or masculine greeting.
I can’t wait to see what you all are going to unveil in 2 days!
Kimmie says
such a stunning guy card. So simple – yet something the guys would like.
Chris says
Wow, so elegant!
Mandy Cheshire says
I agree with another poster…a great guy card!
Ida says
You are a true master of creating something very “simple” and yet so elegant. Love the clean lines of this card. Ida
Pat says
Love the faux ribbon technique. I can’t wait to try it. Now you can have unlimited ribbon combinations! Once again, the simplicity of this card is beautiful.
Pat
Pat S. says
I am always amazed at how creative you artists are…WOW!
Rita says
Thanks for the great tip. Love the card. We can never have too many ideas for man cards.
~~Rita~~
sparkskraps says
Who knew that simplicity and little masking can bring out such great results. Love the card design.
Jessica (jessrose21) says
Nice card! I like the paper piercing and the metal embellishments. Definitely great colors for a guy.
Tracy says
I love the color combo and the metal accents–masculine and stylish, but not macho.
doverdi says
I wouldn’t have guess by the picture that this was a faux ribbon. Very simple card and perfect for the males on your list.
Robin Desko says
Again, another super card! So simple, elegant and just right! Love the colors too! Many thanks for sharing with us.
Lois H says
Thanks for sharing another stunning card.
Lois H
Barb says
What a great idea for a faux ribbon! Can’t wait to try it. Once again, thanks for sharing such a simple, but elegant card.
Nancy says
What excitement! Your work is intriging me. Keep it up and good luck with this new line.
Juanita(Toni173) says
The phrase “less is more” comes to mind. I love this card. I really wish I had your ability to make such beautiful and complete cards, they never look as though they need anything else!!!! It’s AMAZING.
Vanessa G. says
this is perfect… I actually have never heard of this; now I can’t wait to play tonight! Thanks!
Charmaine says
Love the clean, crisp images! Great card!
Kelly says
Woohoo! One more sleep! I love your work so much!!! Can’t wait for the big unveiling! Loving your tips and tricks.
Denise says
Cool – at first glance I thought it was a ribbon! Nice “boy” card!
Lori Faeber says
Beautiful card! Love your blog!
Lori Faeber
Mandy says
What a great card! TFS!
Natasha Trupp says
Ooh, this looks fabulous! Love the masculine look to it!
Cindy Keery says
What a fantastic card!
Nancy says
I love the simplicity of this card.
juliehrr says
SHUT UP!!! CLEVER GIRL!!! Love it!
Crystal Sayers says
Very cute, a new page to get ideas from.
Crystal Beck says
Great Idea! I would have never thought of that in a million years!
Crystal
Suzie Godsil says
What an amazing technique to create the faux ribbon! It looks so real! This is a striking perfectly masculine card!
Sandy says
All I can say is WOW – you have the coolest ideas – what a great idea!
Sandy Kay
kristen says
Love the faux ribbon…and the way you used the hardware 🙂
Cindy B says
It’s great to see an example of a nice “guy” card!
Debbie Olson says
WOW! How clever! I would never have thought of that. . . but you can bet that I’ll try it now. TFS! 😀
Dale Anne says
Very simple but LOVELY male card!
GREAT JOB!!!
Amy says
I love the faux ribbon. I love to use ribbon, but everything that i have seems too feminine. Can’t wait to try this.
Susan Lankford says
Such “clean” lines…very sharp and great for a guy! Susan
Cheryl says
Great card!! Great idea!! Again!!
Cheryl
Beverly Ray says
Thanks for the great faux ribbon…
You will always have the exact matching ribbon to your card. Marvelous!!!
Terri says
What a cool idea. When I first looked at this card I thought it was ribbon! I really like the color combo and the simplicity of the design. Can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks for sharing another great card.
Robyn Manar says
Great card!! Simple but very elegantly masculine. I know that’s a weird way to describe it, but that is what popped into my head!!
Mic Layman says
I so appreciate the simple beauty of these cards, especially the faux ribbon. Great example of how to stretch the uses of the things you already have! TFS!
Linda C says
All I can say is “ditto” to everything that has been written!!!
Zauna says
Love the faux ribbon idea! Thanks for the great ideas!
Mary says
Wonderful idea! I never would have thought of it! That’s why you are a terrific artist! Inspiring creativity. I cannot wait until the 15th!
Emily says
Love this card! Perfect for boys! The faux ribbon looks fantastic!
Ann I says
I love the simplicity of all the cards.. The stamp images are all so neat and clean, I can’t wait to see the first set debut!
pyng says
I have wondered about getting this color cardstock – kraft. It seems like a great base color — I have considered getting a pack of sahara sand as well. Beautiful work!! Thanks for sharing….
Lisa Martz says
Very cool idea! I thought the masking was ribbon! Great colors!
chrissyhooker says
I have such a hard time with Masculine cards and I just love this one. Thanks for the daily inspiration.
Kim says
I love the faux ribbon!!!
Jodie says
Any one would love this card – guy or gal. A gorgeous creation!
Kathy Johnson says
Very “clever” Faux Ribbon!!! 🙂 Thanks for the idea!!! KJ
Eliotstamps/Michelle says
Lovely! I like the dual hangars on each side.
Alissa says
Oooh, I love the faux ribbon idea! Love this card – so neat!
Doris says
Love the idea for the ribbon -looks for realistic.
Dorinda says
Very nice and clean neat layout. I love the less is more type of projects. This really works great here. Fabulous card
Jennie Harper says
I love this card! This is such a nice layout and I am seeing a trend toward making appealing cards by simplifying. Sometimes I complicate things by adding too much and this is reminds me to keep things clean and not too busy.
Thanks!
Jennie
Lisa Hoekstra says
Awesome card. Thanks for sharing your work on your blog. 🙂
MicheleRae says
I absolutely love this masculine idea. Thanks for that. I’ve been having some brain fog with manly ideas lately!
Cristina says
Thank you for sharing this faux ribbon technique! I’m always looking for ‘masculine’ cards; this one is cool! =)
K Ostvig says
I’ve done some masking but never thought to mask on a ribbon base. What a great way to keep it simple. I just love simplicity.
Ann says
My man would like this!
Ann
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Luann McElduff says
Such a simple and elegant design, yet so wonderful at the same time. Great work, I love it!
Sue - stampinsusie on SCS says
Clean and elegant. Lovely.
Marilyn McFadden says
Lovely card. Simple in looks, but very classy!! Thumbs up!!!
janice says
what a great and creative card! “man” cards are so hard for me, and this is just great!
Cheryl K says
Cards for men. So nice and wonderful ideas. Thank you!!!
Linda L says
Thanks for the technique! I’m off to make faux ribbons!
Tami says
Real cool technique- thanks for sharing!
Bobbie says
Thanks for the masking tips! You make it look sooo easy!
TFS~~bobbie Ü
Bobbie says
Thanks for the masking tips! You make it look sooo easy!
TFS~~bobbie Ü
Pearl says
awesome card and I greatly enjoy your blog
excited to see the new goodies
Cheryl says
I love this card. It shows what you can do with just a plain piece of cardstock. Love your stamps.
Cheryl
Gretchen says
Great card…LOVE IT!
Mindy says
Love this simple, yet elegant card….
Rosemary says
Bold and beautiful
Viv (VivLyn) says
Great masculine card! Interesting on how you achieved your stripes!
Diane Z. (cookiestamper) says
great idea! If I ever run out of ribbon (ha ha ha) I will know what to do! seriously, tho….this is a great idea and I will have to try it!
Rhonda says
Oh!!! That faux ribbon is so cool!!
Susan says
love the hardware you used!!
Susan
Kelly says
This is fabulous! So clean and simple, yet striking! I struggle with coming up with guy cards because I always want to add some ribbon or glitter… this is a great design!
Betty says
I like your use of kraft cardstock – you don’t see it used much – the faux ribbon is certainly a “$ saver!!
Betty Todd
Barb Dean says
Beeeutiful! I love this design!
Laura says
Cute card. Can’t wait to see your stamp set tomorrow!
Dawn Knapp says
Another great card! I love clean looking cards. Can’t wait to see the set!
DeniseLynn says
Wowee … I love seeing ideas for masculine cards. Great design and you do a great job with masking.
Tonya Thompson says
Such a neat technique. I’m going to have to give this a try. Beautiful card.
Denise Patronik says
What a cute card! I love the “ribbon” look!
Chrys Longman says
Thanks for sharing the faux ribbon/masking technique. I love the simplicity in the design of your cards.
Val says
I like the simplicity of this card, and it’s hard to find inspiration for a masculine card. What a job on the “ribbon”!
Shelley ~ photocropper says
I love your masked ribbon! Great manly card.
susie says
wow! what nice colors! i love your idea of using stems to create the ribbon effect!
Louise Ernst says
Thanks for some manly ideas – I always get stumped on those ones! Nice colours & I love the simplicity look of the card 🙂
Linda Shaw says
Wishing you & your family a Valentine’s Day filled with oodles of LOVE. Love the hardware on todays card.
Linda S
Kelly Smith says
I love this for a masculine birthday!! How great!
Pam says
I love the faux ribbon tips!! And I love the simple beauty of this card. Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to see the stamp set.
Elena Lin says
This is such a nice clean card! I love the style of it.
Tina Sieben says
Oh I just found your blog and am so excited by new stuff! These projects are such a tease!
Can’t wait to see more!
Melody Thiessen says
What a great card! I like the simplicity of it!
Heather Stevens says
Wow, what a beautiful card. I like your idea of making a faux ribbon. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Debbie says
Great guy card. This set sure has a lot of versatility!
Beth (ematson) says
Love the faux ribbon idea! So glad I happened upon your blog!
Patti says
I love this faux ribbon! What a great idea! Very nice “masculine” card! 🙂
suzy says
Great card! I love the idea of faux ribbon ~ I will now have to try it out myself. Thanks for the inspiration
Cathy M. says
Love all of your beautiful cards!
Congrats on your new venture!
I’m always looking for new ideas for masculine cards and this is great! Love the faux ribbon technique….awesome!
Lana B says
What an awesome idea for a “stem” stamp! and who can’t always use a masculine card?!?
Thanks again,
~Lana b.~
Marcy Moser says
All of your ideas are great! I love the faux ribbon, it looks awesome! I will have to try this soon. Now, where to find a cool stem stamp… hmmm 🙂
Kim Schofield says
Love the hardware and the simply design!
Kim
Amber says
Oh wow! Love the idea of faux ribbon. Thanks for sharing how you did it.
Erika Uggen says
Hi! Congrats on the new company! Thanks for the ideas!
Kelly Elliott says
This is an awesome card. I love it!!
Carolyn Sharkas says
love this card, very simple and to the point. can’t wait for your stamp sets.
Whitney says
I am going to try this today!
Connie says
Wow! I love how CLEAN and CRISP this card looks. What a great idea to mask off for “ribbon”.
Connie
Alison says
Very nice and simple!
Jill says
Clean, simple, not at all frou-frou. I love it.
Paula says
how exciting! Love a good debut.
Lisa says
Thank you for sharing the faux ribbon technique. I also loved the paper piercing around the sentiment.
Jen Seymour says
Great card!!! I have such a hard time with “guy” cards. I love your sentiments.
Jen
shelley davis says
Wonderful card. Your new stamps are all the buzz in cyber space. I am excited to get to purchase them soon. Congratulations!
Shelley
Selina says
What a great, simple, clean card! I love it, I need more masculine cards and this is great!
Kathyc says
I wish I had just a little tiny bit of your artistic skills! Only a few hours to go; once again, Good Luck with the new line!
Deborrah Szuch says
Such a nice masculine card … great job, and I really like the faux ribbon!
Riza Almanza says
Gosh! Masking…I never even thought of doing that to create a faux ribbon…what a great idea! I’m going to have to try this.
romila says
Faux ribbon, how clever! With this tip, I’ll always have “ribbon” to coordinate with my cards… but it won’t stop me from buying more ribbon. 😉
Peggy M. says
Simple, yet effective….we all know how those guys love the hardware!
AnneMarieZ says
so smart! love little tricks like this!
michelle says
I will have to try this technique! the final result is really nice!
michelle says
I will have to try this technique! the final result is really nice!
Geny says
I love the simplicity of this card! Thanks for sharing! I know your new stamps will be a success!
Renee V. (happystamper05 on SCS) says
Perfect card for the perfect guy in your life! I love it!
Have a stamp happy day!
Renee
Susan says
Simple, yet elegant – I love it!
Susan