No, I am not turning into a guy. However, I took one card and changed it into a card more suitable for a guy. And now I have two cards, one of which fits the bill for my son.
Here's the first card -- love this color combo (which I think would be fine for a guy without the bling, but I am not sure that the masculines in my life would agree):
To turn this card into a masculine card, I changed the colors and eliminated the heart rhinestone. I also inadvertently switched the orientation of the stripes. Otherwise, these are identical.
I really miss the bling in the second card!
MOOD WHEN DONE = Happy+
Supplies: (All A Muse Studio)
Stamps: Swanky Backgrounds and Just My Type
Ink: Blueberry, Lime, Latte, and Cranberry
Cardstock: Blueberry, Latte and Sugar
Other: A Muse Heart Twinkle Stickers (purchased before A Muse turned into A Muse Studio, but the catalog has similar heart twinkles)
Both cards are great, but I actually like the blingless one better. I surprised even myself with that comment.
Posted by: Francie | April 10, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Love both of your masculine cards Joan. I do like the bling on the blue one.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Cardini- Anderson | April 11, 2011 at 02:28 AM
Fabulous cards! I really love both those colour combinations. Wonderful! How about a tiny punched red star in lieu of the blingy blue heart? I have a few shaped hand punches that would be the right size, and doubtless you do too in your faboulous new storage unit :-)
I really love the crisp feel. Gorgeous. And I like how the stripes are oriented on the second - makes the red stand out more, in my opinion.
PS I am not a news watcher, so I didn't really clue in to what the water cooler talk was about - hope things are ok. While there's a certain amount of lunacy here in my capital, it isn't the same thing at all as what you were referring to.
Posted by: Karen | April 11, 2011 at 06:01 AM
I like them both....really fun, CAS cards!
Posted by: Carol B | April 11, 2011 at 06:18 AM
Love both of them. I think I'll try this with some DP.
Posted by: SueB | April 11, 2011 at 06:49 AM
I think the first is pretty gender-neutral, even with the bling. LOVE this layout and both color schemes, Joan!
Posted by: Susan Raihala | April 11, 2011 at 07:12 AM
Simple but beautiful cards...the 2nd is very good for a masculine card and I'd think the first one would be as well-- minus the bling. But I think the guys in my life would question it too..not sure why, maybe it's the shade of blue??
Posted by: Dinahsoar | April 11, 2011 at 07:42 AM
Two great cards Joan....for me the first one is not masculine enough but the second is perfect.
Posted by: Joyce Stewart | April 11, 2011 at 08:12 AM
So simple and so freakin' awesome!
Posted by: Terri (blindstamper) | April 11, 2011 at 08:35 AM
You're making me very happy that I ordered the Latte ink. That second card is just fabulous.
Posted by: Sarah Jay | April 11, 2011 at 09:38 AM
Second card is perfect!
Posted by: Helen | April 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM
I think a round gem would have worked for a manly card! Hearts are cutesy, round is round! LOL!
I like both cards...and I like the switching of the orientation of the stripes too...options!
Posted by: Starla | April 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Love these cards - perfect CAS style!! Hugs, Ruth S
Posted by: Ruth S | April 11, 2011 at 01:03 PM
Perfect guy cards!
Posted by: Allison | April 11, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Nice! Great combo's on both and a terrific CAS design.
Posted by: Ida | April 11, 2011 at 01:08 PM