Let's Pretend at Cardz 4 Guyz

Time for a new challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz and this week it's my turn to choose the theme. I've gone for Let's Pretend to give you lots of scope. You can use any faux technique - making card look like wood, metal, leather  - there are many techniques to choose from 

OR
Let's Pretend  - Dressing Up

I've used a Faux Leather technique for my background using masking tape and distress inks. I've added faux screws in the corners using mirror card. The tools are cut with a Memory Box die and the image is from an old Kanban topper sheet

I'm also entering this into the following challenges
Crafty Catz - Teddies
Sister Act - Anything Goes

Clean & Simple at Cardz 4 Guyz

It's time for another challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz and this week we want to see your Clean & Simple creations. For my card I've followed this sketch from Clean and Simple Stamping

And this is my card

I've used Woodware's Birthdays stamp and Stampin Up Chocolate Chip ink.The bottom of the panel is punched with an XCut punch and wrapped with some twine from my stash and layered onto a Chocolate Chip card base

We'd love to see what you come up with. I think CAS works well for masculine cards and don't forget that the clean space doesn't have to be white

I'm also entering this into the following challenges:
Crafty Catz - One For The Guys
Sister Act - Anything Goes