Decided to do a rather simple design.  Used StampinUp paper and stamped leafy design on paper. Using a StampinUp stamp, colored flower with watercolor pencils and highlighted the design with sparkles.  Added a gratitude sign backed in black paper.  Popped up the flower on chiffon ribbon.

I tried something I haven't done before -- making a circular card with three circles that open up one after another.  Although this isn't my favorite card, I will probably try this one again .  I began with the little circle, then created the second circle just a wee bit larger and finally the larger circle.  I tinted around the edges with blue chalk to highlight the circles.

As each circle opens, the message is face up -- not as it looks in the top photo.  I wanted to put "a little birdie told me"  but didn't have any room to add that.  This card is time consuming, but why not give it a try?

 

I liked making this card. This was another card for a man.  I didn't want it too complicated.  The background paper is a shiny bronze color which doesn't photograph very well.  I used soft blue chalk around the heart.

It always seems difficult to find ideas for cards for men.  Either you use a fish, a boat a tool,  or some kind of hunting thing.  But all men are not like that.  So it is difficult to find a card suitable for them.  I came across these little guys sometime ago but don't remember what website.  This is a simple card, but I like the message.  This card is for a friend I have had for over 60 years!