"Manly" Smiley?

Well I don't know about you but I have the hardest time making masculine or boy-themed cards.  I normally can't do it!  My brain refuses most of the time!  I have to embellish - stickles/glitter, buttons, flowers, cutesy paper, cuttlebugging (is that even a word LOL!), not to mention inking.  But I think I did a decent job here with this recent card.  The cut was of course from the Smiley Card cart.  I used the Diamond Plate CB folder for the background paper and Forrest Branch CB folder for the bandana for a "rugged" look for the boy emoticon.  I wanted the cheeks to be subtle so I just used chalk instead of cutting the cheeks out of cardstock.  And I tried my hands on faux stitching!  I've always loved the look of faux stitching (or even real stitching) on cards by other crafters.  I had a hard time keeping my hand steady but with practice I think I can get better.  The sentiment is a stamp from Inkadinkadoo.  Ribbon and buttons from Michaels.  Thanks for stopping by!