How to Make Greeting Cards for Men
Greeting cards for men are created similarly to a card for a woman, but with a simpler structure. Men appreciate small designs with heartfelt words. When creating a card for a man, take into consideration his hobbies and interests. Simplicity is the key to creating a greeting card for a man.
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Choose your theme around the occasion. Is the greeting card for a birthday, anniversary or a holiday? Perhaps you are creating the card just because you love him. If the occasion is an anniversary or just because, maybe a heart or love theme is appropriate. For a holiday, match the colors and decorations with the holiday.
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Pick a masculine color for your card such as red, blue, green, brown or black. You may consider using a pattern such as a nature print.
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Choose a size for the card. You may wish to create a small, simple card with a few embellishments or a large card containing a poem, pictures or a long message.
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Select a small amount of embellishments such as stickers, clip art or die cuts. Try using embellishments similar to his interests. If he is a sports fan, use a large die cut of his favorite sport. Another option is metallic accents such as eyelets or brads.
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Arrange your card by placing the items in the appropriate spot. Space the items enough apart so the card is not overwhelming, and glue the items. Make sure you keep the card simple. Using fewer embellishments is always better.
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Personalize the card with your message. Men really appreciate a short message that comes straight from the heart. If the card is for a family member or business acquaintance, you can customize the card with an individual message.
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Sign the card below the message or poem. If the card is for a husband or boyfriend, sign your nickname. If the card is for a family member, you can include yourself, your spouse and your children, if you wish. Keep a signature for a business acquaintance simple, with your first and last name.
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Write your initials and the year on the back of the card. This adds additional personalization to the card and allows the recipient to remember the year you created it.
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