Hello, friends! You’re The Best – this is a guy card I made recently using a set of dies from Spellbinders full of all sorts of tools: hammer, wrench, screwdriver – you name it!
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CARD DETAILS
Masculine cards are always tough to make, but the new Toolbox die set makes it super easy to create fun cards for guys and boys. This card design can be easily adapted to be a Father’s Day card, a Birthday Card for a guy or simple masculine encouragement project (or even a “Thank You For Helping Me Put My Couch Together” kind of card). All you need to do is pick the right sentiment!
I started working on this card by picking out a color palette, I went with Blue Mist, Pale Aqua, Tropical Sea and Navy from My Colors Cardstock and I also used white. I added a layer of Stick It adhesive to the two lightest cardstock colors – Blue Mist and Pale Aqua and die-cut and embossed a number of tools (hammer, wrench and pliers); arranged them on A2 top folding white card base and adhered in place to create a pattern.
I also die-cut a toolbox out of darkest blue, navy, and a few more tools out of other colors of cardstock. After I arranged tools in the toolbox, I foam mounted it onto a die cut circle and foam mounted that onto a card.
Lastly, I added “You’re The Best” sentiment stamped in black ink and adhered a few enamel dots in coordinating colors.
Have fun die-cutting!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support
 Spellbinders Die D-Lites Toolbox Dies S3-262 Shop at: SC | SB | AZ |
 Spellbinders Pierced Circles Dies Shop at: SC | SB | AZ |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Neenah 110 Lb Smooth Solar White Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 My Colors Cardstock – Pale Aqua Shop at: SC | AZ |
 My Colors Cardstock – Tropical Sea Shop at: SC | AZ |
 My Colors Cardstock – Navy Shop at: SC | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ink Pad Intense Black Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Many Everyday Messages Stamps Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Stick It Adhesive Handy Pack 5 Sheets Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Doodlebug Swimming Pool Sprinkles Assortment Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
Masculine cards are often a struggle. Great die set for this cause. Your card is stunning!
I have a hard time with masculine cards. This one is fantastic!
Wonderful masculine card and love the color choices. We need more masculine dies and cards. Love this card.
Great card – love all the blues and tools.
Very cool guy card
Great guy card, Yana. Several persons immediately come to my mind who would enjoy this card. Thanks for sharing it.
Love that die set. Great card.
What a fabulous card – you must have a ton of patience!!! I LOVE it.
I always love your work, it’s busy but has a clean look which is something I struggle with. Do you ever do workshops?
thank you! I am teaching a die cutting class at the end of this month at Simon Says Stamp CREATE event in Columbus, Ohio. The tickets are already sold out, but one can still come and do make and takes. Here’s a link to more info about this event http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-says-create-2017/
I have this die set. Thanks for another idea for how to use it!