STAMPIN FRIENDS MASCULINE BLOG HOP mAY 2021

I am so excited to share with you this month's Stampin Friends Blog Hop! May's theme is probably the most difficult theme for me I always struggle making masculine cards. I don't know why, it just isn't natural to me I guess! I really have to stop and think about what I need to make. Even though some projects can be as simple as changing up the paper. Anyone else?
I hope you joined me from Tizina Milano's blog! And be sure to continue on to Kim Lamo's after viewing mine!  There are so many amazing cards and projects so be sure to check everyone's out!!!  And if you get lost along the way, there is a list of hoppers at the end of the blog. 

I really enjoyed making this desk caddy as a quick Father's Day gift. It's just so easy to make!! And I love how any things I can fit inside it!
I used just a few supplies and no stampin on the box!!! Yup that easy! I show it filled with post-it notes, pens and cards I had made using the same paper. I used the Beauty of the Earth Suite. Its a beautiful new set found in the brand new Annual Catalog! I used Early Espresso as the base for the caddy.

Measurements 
Cardstock 10"x10 1/4"

• ​10" side score at 2' and 8"
• 10 1/4" side score at 5" and 7"
• Cut on small score lines to create tabs for bottom of box

Cardstock 5 1/4"x6 1/4"

• 5 1/4" side score at 1" and 4 1/4"
• 6 1/4" side score at 3 1/4" and 4 1/4"

Cardstock 4 3/4" x 5"

• 4 3/4" side score at 1" and 3 3/4"
• 5" side score at 2" and 3"

Cardstock pieces - 2 1/2"x3 1/4" (for calendar) and 5 3/4"x4 3/4' back panel
DSP 12"x1 3/4"
Refer to the video below for assembly instructions.

I made a coordinating card for Father's Day. I used the same DSP 4"x5 1/4" and 3/4"x3 3/4" and Early Espresso cardstock. I added a banner in Misty Moonlight 1 1/2"x3 3/4". The stamp set is also from the suite and it's called Beauty of Friendship. I stamp the trees in Early Espresso on a 2 1/2" Basic White square. For the leaves, I did one tree with Mossy Meadow and then I stamped again by off-setting it using Misty Moonlight. THe other tree I used Merry Merlot. I wrapped the white with the Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim. Adhere it to the card with dimensionals. The greeting is stamped in Early Espresso. Super easy card to put together. I thought of making a bunch and adding them to the caddy like a note center! New project????!!!!

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Thanks so muc for stopping by!!!
I hope you enjoyed my projects!
Happy Stampin 
​Steph

Below is a list of all our hoppers this month!

1. Maureen Rauchfuss - US
2. Katja Ettig 
3. Jean Beaulieu
4. Teri Pocock
5. Tiziana Milano - US
6. Steph Jandrow US
7. Kim Lamos