Make It Monday Masculine Card

Happy August y’all!  Here in TX, August means back to school and boy is it crazy getting all my kids moved into different dorms / apartments / houses.  I’m exhausted but still need a birthday card for my son, so I made a simple one today.  Welcome to The Lilypad’s Make It Monday blog post, Polly Robin here today and I’m going to show you a quick and easy card made with fun papers from EH Studios Pathless Roads paper pack.

Don’t you just love the masculine feel of these papers?  Sometimes it’s hard making a card for one of the men in my life since none of them like flowers.  However, this paper pack is perfect for a guy card.

To keep it simple, I first foiled my large sentiment onto a cream piece of paper which was cut to 3.75 x 5 inches.  Then I layered it on a mat made from one of the papers which measured 4 x 5.25.  Finally, I took both of those pieces and put them on my 4.25 x 5.5 inch paper which was adhered to my card.  It’s just that simple!

I decided that since I’m already here and have all my hot foiling supplies out, I’d make another sentiment panel.  This time though, I matted it on a piece of patterned paper measuring 4 x 5.5 and then layered both of those pieces on a craft card base measuring 4.25 x 5.5 inches.  I really like how the horizontal stripes in the paper offset the vertical band.

Which one do you like better?

Well, that’s it for me.  I love making two cards in one session so I can build up my stash, and I love that these papers are perfect for my son’s card.  Thanks for stopping by and see you next time!

I’m all about memory-keeping that feels meaningful and fun—whether it’s a pocket page, a hybrid card, or a layout packed with photos. My style leans toward hybrid, pockets, and multi-photo storytelling. I love pulling inspiration from the colors and elements in digital kits, letting them guide the feel of a layout. When I’m making cards, I always think about the person I’m creating for and make sure it reflects what they love.

Templates were a huge help when I was starting out, and honestly, they still are. They save time and make it easier to focus on the story or the design without overthinking it. I use Photoshop, Lightroom, and a steady stash of templates for digital scrapping. For hybrid projects, my favorite tools are my Misti, Epson Ecotank printer, and paper trimmer.

Outside of crafting, my favorite thing is traveling with my husband and son. Whether the three of us are off exploring another country or my son and I are backpacking through national parks, we’re usually on the move. Give me adventure over jewelry or clothes any day.

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  1. I like the first one with the dark paper separating the sentiment piece from the striped piece, but both are awesome for the guys in our lives! Thanks for sharing! –Becky–

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