Easy Masculine Slimline Card Tutorial with Waterside Retreat | Stampin’ Up! (Video)

There’s something relaxing about coastal-inspired cards… and today’s project is a wonderful reminder that masculine cards don’t have to feel difficult or complicated to create.

This slimline card combines soft beach-inspired colors, layered Adirondack chairs, and simple details to create a polished handmade card that feels thoughtful without requiring complicated techniques.

One of my favorite things about this design is how the repeated chair elements create movement across the card front while still keeping the layout calm and balanced. The soft coastal color palette gives the card a relaxed feel that works beautifully for Father’s Day, birthdays, encouragement cards, retirement cards, and so much more.

Masculine cards are something many cardmakers struggle with because it can feel challenging to create a card that still feels interesting without relying heavily on florals or embellishments. Projects like this are a great reminder that patterned paper, layering, repetition, and color choices can do much of the work for you.

The long slimline layout also gives your focal elements room to breathe, helping the design feel open and uncluttered while still creating plenty of visual interest. And because the overall layout is fairly simple, you can easily recreate this design using different colors, sentiments, or die cuts from your own collection.

I also love that this project feels polished and creative without becoming overwhelming. Sometimes the most effective cards are simply built from thoughtful layering, cohesive colors, and repeating elements that guide the eye naturally across the design.

This week’s project also ties beautifully into this month’s All Star Tutorial Bundle featuring the Waterside Retreat Suite. If you enjoy projects with relaxing coastal inspiration, layered details, and creative cardmaking ideas, you are going to LOVE this month’s collection of tutorials.

Project Layers (Imperial)

• 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Thick Basic White CS
• 8-1/8″ x 6-1/4″ Gray Granite CS
• 8″ x 3″ DSP
• 8″ x 1″ DSP
• 3″ x 1″ Gray Granite CS-punch/die-cut
• Scrap DSP-die-cut
• Misty Moonlight-die cut
• Crisp Cantaloupe-die cut
• Balmy Blue- die cut
• 8″ x 3″ Basic White CS
• 8″ x 1/2″ DSP
• Approx. 10″ Twine

I have created a printable recipe with the complete supply list and cut dimensions for you. Simple click the button below to access the printable file.

Ready to get started? Watch the full video tutorial below and craft along with me step-by-step.

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Did this project inspire you to create a masculine card from your own supplies? I’d love to hear what colors or themes you would use for this layout.

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Check out the sneak peek of my project in this month’s Video Class! All the tutorials in this month’s Video Class will use the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection of products. Love this!

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