Okay, folks… it’s another Retro Wednesday and Flourishes still has a few of those retired sets marked down 65%. That means a stamp set, such as Menswear (samples I’m sharing today), is only $5.59.
What makes this set great is that you can customize it for the guy in your life. I mean, they all wear shirts, don’t they? Maybe they don’t all wear ties or drink beer, but there’s that, too. I’ve used all the images in the set and each card was created for a specific someone.
I made the first card for my husband. He’s not much of a beer drinker and he’d probably never wear such a bright shirt, but he got a kick out of the Invisible Man theme:
This one was made for my friend’s insurance salesman son (he’s really into ties):
And, finally, this for another friend’s son-in-law:
And that’s it! This is the last of my Retro Wednesday posts. I’ll tell you truthfully, I’m in a stamping slump and I need to color something pretty to get myself out of it. I can’t stop thinking about all the folks in the midwest and other regions being hit hard by the weather. My heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by this. I used to live very close to Joplin, Missouri, and I have a friend who finally located a relative in the hospital there after her home was destroyed. I’m sorry to finish on a somber note. Please take good care of yourself and savor every precious moment. See you again soon.
Men's cards are difficult for me. These are gorgeous!
Posted by: Glenda | 05/25/2011 at 01:49 AM
Great cards, Leslie,. If only Basic Grey made ties!!! Sorry to hear that your friend lost her home but glad to hear that she located her relative. Times like these remind us about what is most important. I'm praying for your friend.
Posted by: Linda E | 05/25/2011 at 05:16 AM
Wow, what great cards. I especially love how you folded the sleeve on the first card!
Posted by: Sandy O | 05/25/2011 at 05:26 AM
I love the way you showcased all the images in this set. I bought it a long time ago and your post makes me want to get it out and make some cool shirt/tie combos. Great cards! I, too, am very sad about all the poor people who have suffered loss of property, or worse-loved ones. Glad your friend found her missing relative. It makes you realize how petty so many of our many complaints really are.
Posted by: Karen W. | 05/25/2011 at 05:27 AM
all 3 are very nice. I think I like the beer glass best, and then the one with the shirt.
Posted by: yogi | 05/25/2011 at 06:44 AM
Fabulous cards, great ideas for Father's Day and birthdays.
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 05/25/2011 at 07:24 AM
Wow, you're making me a fan of masculine cards with your use of this set! My fave is the long one, with all the ties. :)
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 05/25/2011 at 11:02 AM
The horrendous weather in the midwest and south remind us not to complain about the weather and nothing else that is not life threatening.
I did enjoy your guy cards. All so different and so fun. TFS
Posted by: nancy littrell | 05/25/2011 at 02:40 PM
Being a flower-lover, I have a hard time with male cards. Yours are great, as usual. As tired as I am of the gray skies and water puddles, I can't complain when so many have lost everything, including their lives or the lives of loved ones. Hope you have the chance to color something bright and fun very soon, Leslie. And perhaps even play in your new garden . . .
Posted by: Mildred | 05/25/2011 at 06:10 PM
All three cards are wonderful, Leslie! I hope you got to color something pretty.
Posted by: Lynette | 05/25/2011 at 06:19 PM
Leslie these are all great masculine cards. I agree it is hard watching the news... Enjoy an evening with Wally and Hubby... Hugs...
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | 05/25/2011 at 07:28 PM
FABULOUS Leslie!!~
Posted by: Cindy haffner | 05/25/2011 at 09:05 PM
Three fabulous cards using this fun set from Flourishes...
The scenes from Joplin are truly heart wrenching. Can't even begin to imagine what those poor folks are going through. Blessings to you, Leslie.
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | 05/25/2011 at 11:49 PM
Holy COW! Leslie, these are just amazing!! Some of the coolest masculine cards I`ve ever seen. Love them all.
Posted by: Yvonne Hagane | 05/26/2011 at 12:55 PM
Man cards...not my fave to make so I appreciate your inspiration! Yes, I agree it is hard to fathom what those folks are living with the floods and tornado's. Makes me appreciate my home and family. Hugs to you friend as well.
Posted by: Sue Kment | 05/26/2011 at 08:33 PM
These are very cool guy cards, I think my husband use to have a shirt like that :) Love the patterns on the ties and like your foam on the beers.
Yea those storms have been bad, the other night when one went through I knew next it was heading for my daughters new apartment, and when I got a text my heart sunk but she had just lost power and wondering how long will her food last with the power off.
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 05/27/2011 at 05:44 AM
Oh gosh...these are the most perfect guys' cards Leslie!! I especially love that awesome shirt and the foamy beer(s)!! Your patterned ties are so much fun as well!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 05/29/2011 at 07:28 AM