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[jcsmaestra]

WINNER - I loved seeing all the terrific masculine cards that included at least one flower ranging from a pink one, to a tiny one, to 3 large ones. This was so much fun, and I thank you all for your participation. **The winner of the $5 gc is PEIhaven.** I will send you your gc shortly,  

Sometimes we find it difficult to create a masculine card. The purpose of this challenge is to give some inspiration in creating one. I will post an example for each month's challenge. 

For this month, create a MASCULINE CARD WITH AT LEAST ONE FLOWER. The deadline for entries is June 30, 11:59 P.M.

Some ideas: The flower(s) could be in a neutral color. You might just use one small flower as an embellishment on an otherwise very masculine card. You could tuck a flower behind a more prominent element on the card. You could use a large flower as the focal point, using a neutral background. The flower(s) could be part of an embossed background.   

Here is a birthday card I created for my brother-in-law's 80th birthday in which I tucked the gold rose behind the clock. And here is a birthday card for my DH.
 



GUIDELINES:
ONE card per Cherry permitted.
Your entry must be a new card never before posted.
You may combine with ONE other monthly challenge that allows it.
Please post your entry here as well as in the gallery.
A randomly chosen winner will receive a $5 ACOT GC from me.

PARTICIPANTS:
1. lesmitch
2. VickiR
3. MTCanuk
4. MrsFleck
5. traveler
6. Karyn_Sue
7. karen c.
8. PEIhaven
9. Lisn2cats
10. Art_Teacher
11. aheatfan
12. Charleneanne
13. njr007
14. scrappinmom99
15. Mommyof5
 

[Mommyof5]

literally EVERYTHING I do has flowers...so this is perfect for me! 

[jcsmaestra]

literally EVERYTHING I do has flowers...so this is perfect for me! 

Can't wait to see what you create!
 

[SandyJay]

These are lovely cards!  Great time to make a Father’s Day card.  

[Trek]

Beautiful cards, Mary!

[DrSonja]

I always scratch my head over people who think flowers (and certain colors) are somehow "feminine". The beauty of nature has no socially defined gender. Thanks for this great challenge

[VickiR]

This is a great theme idea! Your cards are awesome. I can do this.

[silvia2]

Great cards Mary!! I’m going to push myself to do this challenge. I tend to shy away from flowers.

[lesmitch]

Here is what I created. I am really enjoying this challenge.

[jcsmaestra]

Here is what I created. I am really enjoying this challenge.

I absolutely LOVE the way you added the flower to the wood background. And the “whiskey” business idea is really creative. Fabulous Father’s Day card.  

[VickiR]

Here's my card using a flower and combined with the Baby/Kid Challenge BONUS.

Happy Birthday

 

[jcsmaestra]

Here's my card using a flower and combined with the Baby/Kid Challenge BONUS.

Happy Birthday

This is really unique, Vicki. I love the colors and the cool dude paper. Great design, too. Thanks for taking mychallenge. 
 

[MTCanuk]

Here is mine, Father's Day card for my husband.

  

[jcsmaestra]

Here is mine, Father's Day card for my husband.

 

I love your sweet masculine card with the pretty flowers that go so well with the image. Great job with the challenge. 
 

[MrsFleck]

A Fathers Day card I made for my hubby.


 

[jcsmaestra]

A Fathers Day card I made for my hubby.

Adorable! I love this! Thanks for doing my challenge. 
 

[traveler]

Here's mine, a Father's Day, there is  flower image on the round ephemera


combined with the inky fingers challenge

[jcsmaestra]

Here's mine, a Father's Day, there is  flower image on the round ephemera


combined with the inky fingers challenge

I love cards that have the sentiment continued onto the inside. That cluster has so many interesting elements plus lots of texture.  Great job incorporating a flower.
 

[Karyn_Sue]

Here's one from me - a Father's Day card for my 90 years young dad. I have flowers on the envelope and inside of the card too! (yes, my dad calls me Karyn Sue!) Everything is simple and large since his eyesight is failing.  Thanks for offering this new challenge!!!


the turtle is so cute I gotta show off the inside of the card too!

Dad

[jcsmaestra]

Here's one from me - a Father's Day card for my 90 years young dad. I have flowers on the envelope and inside of the card too! (yes, my dad calls me Karyn Sue!) Everything is simple and large since his eyesight is failing.  Thanks for offering this new challenge!!!


the turtle is so cute I gotta show off the inside of the card too!
Dad

So cute!!! Great colors and pps for a masculine card. Love how you added the adorable turtle to the inside and used the daisies on front, inside, and envelope.