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Masculine Valentine's Day Card: Video Tutorial | Miss Ink Stamps

Writer's picture: Rick AdkinsRick Adkins

Masculine Valentine’s Day cards can be tricky, right? If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for the same old color palette of blues, grays, and browns, you’re not alone. But what if I told you that you could make a masculine card using pinks and reds—without it feeling overly sweet or floral? That’s exactly what I set out to do with today’s card featuring the Robot Life Stamp Set, Post Marks Stamp Set, SWAK Postage Hearts Dies, and Need Input Stencil from Miss Ink Stamps.


By combining industrial elements, layered textures, and a structured layout, this card strikes the perfect balance between festive and masculine. And the best part? It’s easy to recreate with just a few key techniques. Let’s dive in.


Valentine card with heart stamps, robot, and red accents on wood. Text: "Masculine Valentine's Day Card, Video Tutorial | Miss Ink Stamps."

Masculine Valentine's Day Card:

Breaking the "Masculine Card" Color Myth

There’s this idea that masculine cards have to be dark, muted, or entirely free of pink. But that’s not true at all. The key to making pink work for masculine cards is all in how you use it.


For this card, I started with three shades of pink cardstock from the Roses Smooth Cardstock Paper Pad—ranging from soft blush to deep rose. Instead of leaving them as-is, I used the Need Input Stencil and some bold ink blending to create a more structured, graphic look.


Each panel got its own stencil treatment:


By layering the inks in a gradient and rotating the stencil, I kept things visually dynamic while still letting the colors shine. The result? A background with movement, texture, and a futuristic feel—perfect for pairing with a tech-inspired robot.


Pro Tip: When working with nontraditional colors for masculine cards, pair them with strong geometric or tech-inspired patterns. The structure keeps the design grounded, even when using soft shades.


Card with heart-shaped stamps featuring a robot, red and pink designs. Text reads "FOREVER". Background has pine greenery.

Bringing the Robot to Life

The Robot Life Stamp Set is packed with fun, quirky images, and I knew right away that I wanted the robot to be the star of this card. Instead of stamping on white cardstock, I opted for the lightest pink from my stash. It helped the design feel cohesive while still allowing the robot to pop against the bold background.


To keep things sleek, I colored the robot in cool grays using Ohuhu Brush Markers. Grey tones are a great way to add depth without overpowering the design, and they play nicely with just about any color scheme. After coloring, I used the largest heart die from the SWAK Postage Hearts Dies to cut out the image—because even robots deserve a little love.


Pro Tip: Stamping on colored cardstock eliminates the need for heavy background coloring, making your focal point stand out effortlessly.


Heart-themed card with a robot, surrounded by pink postage stamps, hearts, and the word "FOREVER," set on a wooden surface.

Layering Elements for Depth and Interest

To bring everything together, I die-cut additional hearts from the stenciled panels, as well as some from solid cardstock for contrast. Layering these die-cuts added movement to the design while keeping it clean and modern.


I also introduced stamped postage marks and numbers from the Post Marks Stamp Set—a small detail that makes a big impact. Stamping these over the ink-blended hearts added that "love letter" vibe without making the design feel too delicate.


To keep everything polished, I trimmed off any excess hearts hanging over the edges before adhering the panel to an A2 top-folding card base made from Neenah Desert Storm 100 lb Cardstock. The warm kraft tone helped balance out the pinks and provided a neutral grounding for the design.


Pro Tip: When layering die-cut elements, mix stenciled and plain cardstock pieces to create contrast and prevent the design from looking too busy.


Card interior with red circuit design and heart stamp on white background. Wood texture surface. Text: Rick Adkins, INK Stamps.

Finishing Touches & A Hidden Surprise Inside

I love adding little details to the inside of my cards, and this one was no exception. I masked off a 1-inch section on a 4" x 5 1/4" white cardstock panel and ink-blended over the Need Input Stencil using the same three colors from the front. It’s a small step that ties everything together beautifully.


For the final touches, I added:

  • A sentiment strip to the top of the card front.

  • White gel pen highlights to make the robot shine.

  • A touch of Stardust Stickles for a subtle metallic sparkle.


These little details add just enough interest without overwhelming the design.


Heart-shaped stamps with robots and hearts on a wooden background. Text reads 10c and 50 cents. Red and pink hues dominate the design.

Final Thoughts: Rethinking Masculine Valentine’s Day Cards

Masculine cards don’t have to be dull or predictable. By combining:

  • A structured, graphic layout

  • Layered ink blending with bold patterns

  • A mix of neutral and vibrant colors

  • Tech-inspired elements like robots and postage stamps

You can create something that feels unique, modern, and totally fitting for the occasion.


Greeting card with heart-shaped stamps featuring a robot, text "FOREVER", and glitter accents. Background has green foliage and white flowers.

I hope this post inspires you to think outside the box when making cards for the guys in your life! Let me know—do you have a go-to trick for making masculine cards feel fresh and exciting? I’d love to hear your thoughts.


And don’t forget—there’s a full video tutorial for this card, so be sure to check it out for all the details!


Masculine Robot Valentine's Day Card Video Tutorial:



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Materials Used:

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Happy Stampin'

Rick Adkins














Rick Adkins

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