Pinspired Challenge #6

Welcome! It’s time for another Pinspired Challenge. The inspirational photo is for you to interpret anyway you want. You can take from the colors, the style, the theme – it’s up to you!

This challenge is sponsored by Paper Sweeties. They’re generously offering $25 to their shop to the challenge winner.

 I sought to capture the shimmer and overall feminine theme of the inspiration image. (And honestly, I had NOT seen the Paper Sweeties graphic before I made this card!) The chipboard dress and hanger were given to me by Barb Ghigliotty, whom I met through flickr – aren’t they adorable! The dress is covered with American Crafts POW glitter paper. I created the sentiment on my computer and finished the card off with silver metallic paper and a little bling!

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Head on over to the Pinspired Challenges blog to see the creations from the rest of the “Pin Heads” and find out the details for playing along. Three runner ups will be chosen and win a “Pin Pal” badge for their blog. A winner, who will also be chosen by the “Pin Heads,” will win a “Pin Perfect” badge for their blog along with the prize from Paper Sweeties. We can’t wait to see your creations!

Pattern Play Day Five

Today’s Online Card Class Pattern Play class lesson was a bit of a challenge for me. The lesson focus was on manipulating paper, and I followed the technique shared by Kristina Werner in which four pattern strips were woven together. The difficulty was in choosing the right set of papers that would work together for the weaving. Kristina used some My Mind’s Eye papers in soft colors and harmonizing patterns that went together beautifully.

Pattern Play Day Five

Even though I had the stamp that Kristina used on her card, a bunny from Wplus9 Design Studio, I wanted to try something else. I chose the Paper Smooches bear and found some “camp-themed” (more masculine) papers for the woven paper weaving. Yes, my card is heavy on the polka dots! I hit another obstacle when I went to choose paper for the bear. I initially white embossed a dark brown, but it was just too much contrast for the other papers.

I’ve had a great time in this class and don’t want it to end! I always learn so much in the classes.

Supplies: Paper Smooches stamps; patterned papers by Bazzill, My Mind’s Eye, Simple Stories; Versafine ink; vellum; Amuse Studio embossing plate

Pattern Play Day Four

This may be my favorite day yet in the Online Card Class Pattern Play class. Today’s focus was on altering patterned paper. My card is based on one shown by Jennifer McGuire in which she used Picket Fence White Distress Stain on the papers to soften their look. I’m always wowed by how Jennifer adds details and polish to her designs.
Pattern Play Day Four

Per Jennifer’s directions, I used Distress Ink on the edges of the clouds and sun to add a little color and definition.

Early on in my cardmaking, techniques intimidated me; now I have begun to really appreciate the fun in using the Distress Inks and Stains!

Supplies: patterned papers (Echo Park, Studio Calico, Lily Bee); Memory Box cloud dies; Spellbinders circle dies; Distress Inks; Distress Stain; Technique Tuesday/Ali Edwards stamp; Kaisercraft pearls; VersaMark; Hero Arts white embossing powder

Pattern Play Day Three

I’m sharing a CASE of one of the fabulous cards shown by Debby Hughes in today’s Online Card Class Pattern Play class.

Pattern Play Day Three

The appearance of this card is deceptive – it may look simple and easy, but there are lots of details that go into making it look that way!

Supplies: Simple Stories Patterned Paper; Stampin’ Up cardstock; My Mind’s Eye enamel dots; My Favorite Things Say What Dies; Simon Says Stamp sentiments; Versamark; Hero Arts white embossing powder; Neenah white cardstock