Why are neutral cards the best to have in your stash?  Because you can give them to anyone!

This is a card we made at 2 of my classes last week.  It celebrates everything I love about neutral cardmaking.  Scroll down past the photo for my top tips.

I am in love with this card!  I could make this card (and ones like it) every day of the week and never tire of the style.

What are my top 3 tips for designing neutral cards?

1. Use a stamp set with images from nature like the Wetlands & Hardwood Background stamp sets.  These type of images are familiar to everyone, not feminine (if you choose the right set) and go well with my next tip.
2. Choose natural/coastal tones (think blues, greys, browns, greens) – like the Lost Lagoon, Tip Top Taupe & Very Vanilla in this card.  This serene colour combination is just beautiful, a good netural base for any theme or card and not typical of either of the genders.
3. Select rustic embellishments.  Extra finishing touches on a card – especially ribbon – can automatically tip it into ‘girl zone’. So, to keep it neutral, stick with rugged options like burlap ribbon or metallic touches (ie, staples, buttons).

And the final bonus tip – keep it simple!

I know making cards suitable for every recipient (especially the men in your life) is challenging, but if you use these tips as a guide, it’s hard to go wrong!

Need some more neutral basics?  You can buy any of the products I used in this card in my online store.

If you’re in Australia and don’t have a regular demonstrator, I’d love to have you as part of my journey (either as a customer or part of Team Papercraft).  I love new customers & team members (pssttt… did I mention I love spoiling people?).  If you’re shopping online, the March host code for your shopping cart is U4HR3CGY.

If you prefer a more personal shopping experience, please email me!

Kelly x

Product List

Wetlands Clear Stamp Set [126697] $30.00	Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set [133032] $35.00	Remembering Your Birthday Clear Stamp Set [131350] $34.00	Washi Label Punch [138296] $31.00
Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $15.00	Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock [133686] $12.25	Tip Top Taupe A4 Cardstock [138343] $12.25	Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock [121695] $12.25
Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109133] $8.75	Heat Tool [129056] $50.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad [131181] $11.50
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad [126975] $11.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [126974] $11.50	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin’ Pad [138325] $11.50	1-1/4″ Burlap Ribbon [132140] $14.00
Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00	Handheld Stapler [139083] $17.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $7.00