One Layer Plaid Masculine Card

Today's card challenge comes at a perfect time for me. My hubby writes to an inmate. He's a family member of someone at our church, and he asked for a pen-pal of sorts, so Clark stepped up. He usually writes long notes to him on plain white paper and I've been bugging him to send a proper card. However I know that sometimes layered cards can't be sent to prisons because I suppose some bad things may sneak in that way. So for a few weeks I've been wanting to make a nice one-layer card.

When I saw The Paper Players One-Layer Card Challenge, I knew it was time. I combined that with the Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge, which is plaid or checks. I'm also entering thiso over at The Neglected Stuff Challenge because I don't know when I last used this Deep Red Vintage Woody stamp, if ever! It has been highly neglected for years.

I have to credit the current Stampin' Up! catalog with the idea for this one. On page 114, there is a treat box made with acetate. They took alcohol markers and made a plaid design on it. It's really cute, and that's where I got the idea to make the plaid on a one-layer card. 

Here are a few pictures of how I did this:

This was a little harder than I anticipated, but I guess that's why it's called a challenge! I'm pleased with the card and I'm really happy that we have something to send to our friend on his birthday.

Here's my complete supply list for this one:

• 110# White Card Stock (Michaels)
• Avery Removable ID Labels
• Deep Red Vintage Woody Stamp
• Verve Sentiment
• Stampin' Up! Be The Star Stamps
• SU! Art Deco Label Dies
• Copic Markers
• Memento Paris Dusk Ink
• Various Copic Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a blessed day!