STUCK for Men's CARDS??? TRY THIS (No cars or boats in sight!!)

Hey crafters :-) Today I have a great way to make some male cards! It really does take you out of your comfort zone!! We also have a little visitor today who is very vocal lol. I hope you enjoy the video xx
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[@destalou332]

Yes, please have Kitty spayed. She’ll be a healthier cat, with a greatly reduced risk of cancer and other tumors. We want our lovely fur babies to be around for a long time!

[@cindyrogers9099]

Kitty sure has a unique sound. My kitty sure is a talker too! Love the style of your men's cards! My husband,as he got older, had an amazingly gaudy Hawaii shirt that he just loved. My conservative guy had a wild side about him. He died over 2 years ago, but when I think about him wearing that shirt, it makes me smile. Thanks for reminding me of that memory with the card making of your loud shirt!

[@hilarygreek7830]

My husband is a fairly conservative dresser, but wow he loves Hawaiian prints! Wild prints with loud colors, the louder the better!

[@anneclark9508]

God bless you

[@JH-wd7ul]

Wow, I have to give you credit - I would never think to google men's clothing for inspiration! These are unique and very stylish! I know you said it was out of your comfort zone, but you achieved wonderful results. And it was so nice to see Miss Kitty! I know she brings you much joy. Thank you for another great video. Janet 💕

[@gregsgirl23au]

I was laughing my head off at your cat 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 honestly I've felt stressed and tired today but she cheered me up, but great cards Ann I always struggle with men's cards x

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Haha glad you had a giggle hun xx

[@Kyomiibrown]

Thanks Anne. Lovely cards, can be used for father’s day too. Re your cat, she may need spaying to stop the constant heat cycle otherwise it may continue. You vet may be able to give medication but that won’t fix the problem as such.

[@kensmother1652]

Loved hearing kitty “talk” to us!!!!

[@lostagainjessica]

What a good idea to take inspiration from men's fashion! And such an adorable kitten. Someone has a vet appointment soon, lol. Kids these days!

[@patc1753]

Cats can come into heat from 5 months old. She will do this every 3 or 4 weeks. Please get her spayed ASAP if you don't want kittens. Love your channel. The men's cards are great.

[@SputnikDeb]

Our vet recommended that we spay our cat at four months old, because they can get pregnant so very young. Go figure! And so we did.

[@wendywilson1736]

We had our kitties neutered at 5 months. But because of health issues they had when really young, they hadn't really reached an ideal weight to go through that with anesthesia and all. Shelter vet said 2 lbs was fine. I wanted them a bit more robust than that. So when they reached 5 months, the smaller one (who had the most severe issues) was at 3 lbs, and the larger one at almost 4, I felt better about it. They are strictly indoor kitties anyway, but they have slipped out to the deck a few times, but came right back in. Spaying and neutering calms them down, and prevents some health problems later on. Most importantly, it prevents birth of so many kittens that flood the shelters. There are already an abundance of cats, dogs, bunnies, etc.

[@wendywilson1736]

And then they could have problems because they are just kittens themselves.

[@rosebud3510]

Your kitty is talking to you! Mine does that too & she is spayed for 3 years already.

[@bernicegoldman8737]

I think it is lovely that you kitty cat talks to you 💞

[@SputnikDeb]

Wow, what great ideas! Neither my husband nor my father are into fishing, trucks, barbecuing, tools, or any of the other "traditional" men's card options, so it's always been difficult to find cards that don't have those themes for birthdays or Father's Day. This is a great way of thinking outside the box. I am so amused by your kitty! We also had a female black cat. She passed last year from old age, and I miss her so! She *always* had to have a paw into whatever project I was working on, likely annoyed that I wasn't free to do her bidding (nap on my lap, for example). She haaaaaaad to jump up and check out what I was working on every 10-15 minutes. After many years of feline interruptions, it finally dawned on me to block her path all around me. She could jump up on the far end of the table, but she couldn't get within about 20 inches of me as I was working. That worked quite well. Silly me for not coming up with the idea much sooner in her case (duh)! She had been a foundling on our doorstep when she was no more than five or six weeks old. We've always had our cats neutered and spayed from an early age, even though they were exclusively indoors only (determined cats can and do escape from time to time). Our vet recommended that Zoe be spayed at just four months old, because they can actually become pregnant at that age. Go figure! We did it without hesitation, though she never did escape like our previous littermate brothers had done from time to time, years earlier.

[@frazzled2day]

This was a joy to watch, wish more videos had kitties who loved talking in them, but it was made by you responding to her, hilarious and a much needed giggle, also, great card ideas 😂❤🐾

[@lesleystephenson8301]

Three lovely cards. How lovely to have kitty joining in. Animals are so loyal and loving Ann you dealt with kitty joining in on the video so well. Your little kitty is very adorable. I can see she brings so much love and fun into your family home and money can’t buy that. 💕🌈🦋💜🐝

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Aww thank you so much. She is beautiful xx

[@alisonmartin6101]

I belong to a cat rescue, and your kitty sure sounds like she's in heat and on the pull. She'll still want to craft with you when she's fixed. Lovely cards and kitty added to the viewing and listening enjoyment.

[@chrysteenyaughn439]

I love it when your cat makes an appearance.

[@susanlillard1635]

Great idea taking inspiration from Men’s clothing. Father’s Day is coming up next month in the US and you just me a ton of ideas. Enjoy your kitty. But please have her fixed if you don’t want kittens! My various cats personalities never changed after being fixed. Cats are so much fun!

[@lindsayolivier7252]

I was also laughing when I heard your cat. My 2 cats were in the lounge with me and both pricked up their ears and were looking for the "intruder" in their house. 😂

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

lol xx

[@ingelagoransson3560]

🥰😘Your cat is adorable!! A very talkable lady. She made MY day😍 Back to the cards, thanks for good inspiration!

[@michellewestwood6543]

Awe, Miss Kitty, she really wanted to be in the lime light and let ya know how much she loves your work, and yes, she will have to be checked to be on the safe side ❤️ Ishe really stole the show so funny kitty 😺

[@angelwooten1985]

Brilliant and beautiful always!!! Love kitty!!! Fur babies are always great!!!🌷

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you! 😊

[@deborahboman6294]

Ann-I can’t thank you enough for such wonderful cards for men…no trucks!!😄

[@shellyscholting4443]

Ann, beautiful cards, never thought to take inspiration from what we see that men wear. I was expecting you to be making a tie. My female cat did this when she was in heat, even after being spayed she will do that.

[@krishnarao3768]

Interesting cards. Loved the second one most. All ideas are great as usual! A crafter's creativity is endless! Thank you

[@RSOBLIROS]

So loving the fur baby, tell her HELLO SWEETIE

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

I will, thank you x

[@monarchmelis]

My cat heard your cat talking and came running over to investigate. She was very curious and confused as to where it was all coming from. Great job on the cards. Your inspiration is always inspiring.

[@agneschrismer9946]

Great cards and ideas. Thanks. Time to get poor kitty spayed so she doesnt have to keep going through that. If she sneaks out during a heat cycle you'll have many kitties on your hands.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Shes off to the vets next week x

[@SuperRocketdog1]

Awe your poor cat just wants some love!! She sounds like she’s talking to you…please let me out mum! Lol great cards and ideas.💕💕🥰🐶👍👔🐱🐱😼

[@TheShmoo123]

Ahhhhh, cute catbagger meows & chirrups! What a cutie pie 🐈 she’s a star 🌟 Thanks for the card ideas Ann, I enjoy watching you create 👍🏽🙋🏽‍♀️

[@mummabearmarie1109]

Great cards, loved kitty joining in on the chat

[@LoveAndPieces000]

Love the cards and the kitty. Our orange tabby went into heat at about 8 months and kept going into heat over and over so quickly we couldn't get her fixed. We had to keep cancelling appointments. Finally the vet even said the next time she stops bring her in the next day and we will get her in. Ha! We love our kitties. 😸

[@barbaraharrold5361]

Kitty is hilarious!!! These cards are awesome and the way you came up with them is amazing!!! Tfs God Bless:)

[@elizabethamaireh7202]

Really pretty, you always have the best ideas. Your cat sounds like mine when he wants attention.

[@M1326]

Love these cards, thanks for the inspiration... but I must admit, my fav part of the video was the kitty talking... adorable.

[@bewoodford2807]

Thank you Ann. Idas for men's cards are always most appreciated xx

[@angelaharnett6437]

O Ann . I couldn’t stop laughing. Not at your card but at Kitty wanting to be in the frame and you trying to stop yourself from laughing . . Good idea with the cards too . X

[@maryroe1125]

Get her spade. Your fur-baby will appreciate it, and more so your neighbors 😊 Nice cards Ann. Take care. Blessings 💜

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

😊 thank you

[@beverleysilcox1761]

Such inspiration as always Ann. Feeling really low at the moment, you and Kitty were the highlight of the day, thanks for sharing x

[@lulumartinez9773]

@ Beverley . I hope you feel better God bless you!!🤗🤗🤗🤗☺️

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Bless you!! I am so glad it cheered you up. Look after yourself hun and always here if you want a chat. I know what its like xx

[@Pebblesmas]

Be well 😘

[@joyace1234]

What a great video. I just fell in love with your cat! Just beautiful. So are your cards!!! Thank you for a fun video.

[@rachelsoens3212]

Love the cards. My 18yr old female cat was spayed when she was very young many years ago, and yells like that anyway. It's her way of demanding Lickelix. 😆

[@debbiemcgloan5669]

Congrats on getting a black cat. They are among the most overlooked because of the superstition surrounding them. Spaying will surely stop a lot of the crying. I love the card ideas! I will definitely try this idea.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you!! Oh I love her, she is adorable xx

[@jaytee2642]

I guess I'm an oddball, because I think men's cards are easier than women's. They're more straightforward, and I lean toward more masculine color schemes myself ( think Tim Holtz distressed/industrial). I struggle with coming up with brighter colors and feminine themes. But, that being said, I LOVE your idea of getting inspiration from men's clothing. I think if you designed a card around your favorite man's favorite shirt, it would be very well received. "Hey honey, that looks a lot like my favorite shirt...the one with the stains that I wear when I grill steaks!" 😉 He would cherish it.😄 Thanks for the clever ideas. Love the kitty serenade. 🥰She is a talker! Hope you've had a chance to get her spayed, as others have mentioned.♥️🐈♥️

[@sue5560]

Loved hearing the cat! One my kittens was totally enthralled with your kitten chatting! Those cards are great! I forget to use something as simple as clothing to be inspired! I was ready for you to make a tie!!🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for sharing Ann!

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Haha thanks so much xx

[@vickiburow7560]

Fun idea, taking photos as inspiration and making cards to match. I love it!

[@suedavison4891]

My 2 kitties are looking for yours 😂😂 brilliant video xx

[@michelleweston2562]

The ideas you come up with are awesome, they are inspiring, and I feel hopeful. I also have been in a bit of a down mood lately and your videos help. I love kitty, she is gorgeous, I am an animal lover but I'm more a cat person. Thank you for all your ideas.

[@johannhenderson5670]

This will make lovely tabs in journals ❤

[@mewdar]

what a great idea to take inspiration from clothing I wouldn't have thought about that in a million years, I really loved the first one you did, the floral one could even be made for a female depending on the colours and the last one would be another good one to use up those odd scraps we have building up...................god bless kitty she wanted some of the limelight.

[@pattistillman4339]

Poor sweet kitty! I really feel for her!

[@robinleonard8862]

Love your kitty's vocalizations! ( but maybe she should be spayed soon?) the card is lovely too!!! Hugs from Canada!

[@nickiheckenlively7215]

Loved these cards! What a clever idea you've shared 🙂. Hawaiian shirt card is my favorite 🥰🥰🥰

[@triciamcfarland8823]

You made me chuckle with your comments about the 2nd card!! And kitty. Oh my goodness. You have lots of patience 😍💗

[@snooziesuesue]

Aww, Your kitty shounds made my heart smile. I lost my last cat a year ago and I miss them so much. Next time I tune in I hope to hear her again.

[@liletteautrey8481]

Yes they are very good inspiration, a good way to think outside the box. Well done Ann

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Gorgeous cards - so bold and simple. Great stuff, and so good to get out of one’s comfort zone once in a while. Regarding your cat, cats will continue to come on heat more and more frequently if they don’t “get satisfaction” - and it’s quite distressing for them. If you are not planning on allowing her to have kittens, I agree with the other commenters on here that you should get her spayed. There are so many unwanted kittens in the world and the kitty orphanages are full of them. The optimum age for getting female cats spayed is around 7 months. They won’t do it while she’s still calling, but as soon as she stops, I would suggest that you attend to this as soon as possible - for a quieter life for both you and your beautiful kitty!

[@madeleinejordan5799]

Your laughter is infectious! Great video as always Ann !

[@jenniferbenefield512]

Love the left one first, then the middle one . Thanks for ideas

[@leisacarnahan7647]

Very interesting concept. The kitty made me laugh.

[@shawnh1158]

Thanks for the masculine card ideas. Card making with cats is amusing. My 2 house panthers challenge me by knocking stuff off the table. Have found a couple cards with gnawed corners. Definitely one of a kind. 😀

[@MediaBaldwin]

Loved the cards. Really liked a peek into your inspiration process on the first one. Oh, my goodness. I loved hearing your kitty! It made me laugh SO much! I sure miss my sweet little Miss Hannah Cat!

[@christinabotha5652]

Aaw love Kitty 'talking back'🤗

[@dianebrelsford1]

Definitely in season x

[@dianebrelsford1]

Absolutely gorgeous though 🐱😍x

[@chantalhenderson6994]

I really like all the cards. Thank you and love your kitty and your accent. From Australia 🇦🇺

[@catherineharding5358]

I’m so happy to watch ur videos as I’ve enjoyed all u have created over the years! Ur creativity is like no other! TFS! ❤️🇨🇦

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Wow thank you xx

[@lindsayjackbutler6388]

Love the cards but your cat stole the show, what a cutie, made me laugh out loud xxx

[@2CraftySeniors]

Such a sweety... telling you a big story. Thanks for the smiles, Kitty. You're adorable! I miss having a cat in the house but just can't have one right now. Maybe next year. Oh... and thank you Ann for all of the great ideas. Looking at men's fashion for inspiration is... inspired! 🥰 You could also cut card into a tie shape and set that on an angle across the card... like you did with the strips on the first card. That second card could be used for a male or female. It's quite pretty but also has a "beach" vibe to it.

[@janetmuir6011]

nice to have you back on video. cards are defiantly different.x

[@wandaxxxx7406]

Love the kitty sounds! They can be so comical at times. Yes, I think she is looking for a mate. Thanks for showing us masculine cards, they are never easy to figure out. My favorite is the first one. My husband would never go for the "pink "one. Not masculine to him! TFS

[@poppletop8331]

Oh Wow Ann, these are just what I'm looking for, my son can help make one of these for father's day, Will have to start googling more. Thanks for sharing.🌸

[@debbieklapmeier2505]

I love your out-of-the- box ideas!

[@sandpipersouth3766]

This is my second viewing of this video. I am going to use these ideas to make some birthday cards!!! Love these ideas. Love them

[@giovannalorenzo1275]

Love the idea of taking male clothing as a source of inspiration. Thank you, Ann

[@Tobywedinikki]

Great card ideas. I can’t ever think of how to make a man’s card. You have a beautiful kitty. She was so funny.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you so much!

[@rosebud3510]

Love your male cards, I always get stuck on cards for men. Thank You!

[@NiceLoki]

Love your cat's contributions. I craft with my girl too 🐈🐈🐈

[@daviecrochet7618]

Your cat is adorable, and the cards are lovely too !

[@noreenmulder5255]

Hi Ann. My Pixee, a Jack Russell terrier is also very vocal. And they just don't stop. I'm grateful that I had her spade. TFS these beautiful ideas with us.

[@jellybean28]

Ann you are so talented, I’m in awe of how you find inspiration. Tfs 💜💜

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you so much! xxx

[@jayejoyce]

I don't want to take anything away from your lesson today, because it was actually quite brilliant .... but your cat stole the show. I couldn't stop laughing.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Haha it was so funny xx

[@marionbennett3015]

I love your cat!! I have three and they always want a cuddle when I’m trying to craft!

[@fatmaozkan5453]

I absolutely love your cards. I never know what to make for males but I think you have Started something 😁💌 Also love your kitty 😺

[@ritatharp5238]

My niece is a veterinarian and she suggested once a week give your cat a can of tuna in oil, it helps their dry skin, the shine on their fur and best of all it's a treat they love. 😻🐾🐱🐾

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you, I give her Tuna once a week but its in spring water, I will try the one in oil x

[@ritatharp5238]

The oil is better, I've been told for the cat.

[@joanboots5381]

Ah Ann I’ve laughed all the way through the video, not at you but your cat. She is a geordie girl wanting to play with the boys. Great ideas for mens cards. PS I can say that about geordie girls as I was born and raised in wallsend. Love watching you.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Haha thank you Joan xx

[@cgt6497]

What a great idea for inspiration! You are so amazingly creative! Thank you!

[@Nelliescake]

Very nice cards!! And I love the way your kitty makes herself noticeable 😂 she's beautiful! 🥰

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

😁

[@mitzi66]

Great ideas Ann, and your cat is hilarious! ❤

[@paulinegalloway8920]

Gotta love a cat lover. She made me laugh.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Ann, I really really enjoyed watching you create those amazing and stunning cards. And I really really love ❤️ how you interpreted those photos into your cards. This is a great 👍 idea. And I really really love ❤️ having Kitty 🐱 in the video, she’s really really cute and it sounded like she was saying “Mum “. And she was really really talking to you wasn’t she. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@carolewilliamson8344]

Always on top with ideas Anne. Thank you so much. Great inspiration regarding mens cards. Albeit I do this technique often didn’t think about pertaining to mens cards. Wonderful blessed love and thank you for sharing. X

[@audreyshaw2463]

Great ideas Ann. As a few other people have said, you need to have your cat spayed, or else you are going to have lots of persistent Tom cats around 🐈 🐈 🐈

[@ann-mariecox6512]

Hi Ann What gorgeous projects. Will be having a go at making these. Thank you Ann for lovely projects and inspirational ideas. Take care xxx

[@stephanieatkin3272]

Love you're furbaby , reminded me of mine that I had many years ago. Just a thought if a female could she be coming into heat. If so beware of male attention unless you want more kittens😀

[@pam14321]

Hi Ann, well I’ve been following you for around 5 years.. something around that I think, but yes this is SO out of your comfort zone but yet again you hit the ball out of the park, the first one in particular immediately made me think of a tie, the second one reminded me of a shirt my brother in law wore back in the 70’s😊 The last one made me think of a nylon polo type top my dad wore in the 90’s they were always nylon weren’t they! Happy memories there though so thank you for that. Lovely to hear kitty interacting and you laughing at her antics. Great video as always Ann, look forward to the 12x12 one.🥰xx

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you so much Pam!! Thank you for still being inspired with me after all those years. Hopefully many more to come too xx

[@carolgonzales4262]

Love your kitty Ann! Love your ideas!

[@carolwilson9746]

Love ur cards as always. Ur cat is brilliant xxx

[@venitha11]

Kitty wants your attention cos mine does the same when I paint or crochet. Mine sits on my work. Cards are beautiful ❤

[@sarahwilks2413]

Gorgeous cards Anne and so unique for men. TFS. Your cat is gorgeous but she'll keep coming into heat every couple of weeks until she mates. Please get her to the vets to be spayed. I love black cats but a lot of people don't so they are often hard to re-home if you have a litter of them (saying that if we lived in the same town I would gladly have a couple!) You'll probably end up will lots of male cats trying to get in to her while she's calling and they have a nasty habit of spraying everywhere to mark their territory. The smell is vile and hard to shift so keep your windows etc shut for the next few days even upstairs ones. A randy cat is a determined one lol. It was really lovely to see your cat, I hope she'll make regular cameos in the future (I'd love to hear her purring purring,I really miss that sound.) Crafty hugs x

[@snooziesuesue]

I had a beautiful black cat and when she was about 7 or 8 she got ovarian cancer and soon went over the rainbow bridge. Then our vet said it was because she wasn't spade. I was so mad. Why didn't he tell me that to begin with. I thought I was being good to her because she was an indoor cat so I didn't put her thru that.

[@esthermccullough9141]

Really nice effect with the embossing for the tie inspiration. I would use three strips across and make them narrower. Now let me get to it. Thanks.

[@Boatpeep]

OMG, my cat was on my lap, my dog came running over, and they both were looking at the laptop very intently! What an interesting noise she makes, rather different than mine. Great card ideas! xoxo

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Haha so funny xx

[@paperandtwine]

Your cat sounds like mine 🤣 Lots of advice to get your kitty spayed. Mine really calmed down and became more friendly after she had been done. The vet was very clear about the health benefits

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Oh yes I cant wait to get her spayed xx

[@annhopy2220]

Thank you for this idea, I always struggle with man cards. I think I like the blue one best. Side note here, Sarah Wilks mentioned about your cat what I was going too. Please get her fixed, research why it is actually a benefit to her to do so. At the shelter we have them fixed before they are ready for adoption, before 2 months unless their weight is really good and then it is done sooner. Thanks for giving a home to a black cat, they are hard to place. Thank you for your time and tutorials :)

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Yes she is getting done asap. Thank you

[@jansfield5314]

Love it Anne, so effective, and something completely different, thank you Anne for trying something so different! Love Kitty, she wants her own channel, she is practically talking to you, so funny! Just love her!