I've got a "self-challenge" going on: use stash items that haven't been touched in a while, or have perhaps never been used at all. I created two different cards from the same piece of DCWV Vintage Collage Stack paper, mounted on Mellow Moss card bases.
The first card wears a piece of DCWV paper with a big, bold "beautiful" sentiment already on it. I let it cover the entire card base front. Then, I grabbed some things that were near my craft desk (didn't feel like reaching too far): silver sequins. gray ombre ribbon to frame the sentiment, a text die cut, a cereal box-chipboard star, a tiny framed silhouette, and vintage thread.
Card #2 sports more of that same DCWV paper, cut from a different section of the 12 x 12 page.
I painted a Maya Road chipboard frame white, then added crystal glitter and framed one of the big flowers. Pearls decorate the blossom's center. A loosey-goosey arrangement of patterned paper scraps are tucked under the frame. The "Gratitude" sentiment was stamped with the new September release Happy Fall set by Inspired By Stamping, and a framed damask accent placed on the side. I deliberately left one corner of the paper unglued, giving it a little lift.
Which one do you like better? They both feel a little outside the box for me, but that's part of the fun of creating, isn't it?
Thanks for coming by!
The first card wears a piece of DCWV paper with a big, bold "beautiful" sentiment already on it. I let it cover the entire card base front. Then, I grabbed some things that were near my craft desk (didn't feel like reaching too far): silver sequins. gray ombre ribbon to frame the sentiment, a text die cut, a cereal box-chipboard star, a tiny framed silhouette, and vintage thread.
Card #2 sports more of that same DCWV paper, cut from a different section of the 12 x 12 page.
I painted a Maya Road chipboard frame white, then added crystal glitter and framed one of the big flowers. Pearls decorate the blossom's center. A loosey-goosey arrangement of patterned paper scraps are tucked under the frame. The "Gratitude" sentiment was stamped with the new September release Happy Fall set by Inspired By Stamping, and a framed damask accent placed on the side. I deliberately left one corner of the paper unglued, giving it a little lift.
Which one do you like better? They both feel a little outside the box for me, but that's part of the fun of creating, isn't it?
Thanks for coming by!
Card #1:
Paper: Mellow Moss - SU; Vintage Collage Stack - DCWV; First Edition - SU; cereal box chipboard Ink: Walnut Stain - Ranger Fibers: vintage thread; gray ombre ribbon - Martha Stewart Accessories & Tools: silhouette framed accent - TPC Studio; silver sequins; star punch - Fiskars; Crystal glitter - Martha Stewart; round die - SU
Card #2:
Stamps: Happy Fall - Inspired By Stamping Paper: Mellow Moss - SU; Vintage Collage Stack - DCWV Ink: Versafine Onyx Black - Tsukineko Accessories & Tools: damask framed accent - TPC Studio; white craft paint; chipboard frame - Maya Road; pearls - Queen & Co.
13 comments:
Wow, bold and beautiful, Colleen! So striking! I am trying to do the same self-challenge, calling all my virginal stash NBUS (never-been-used schtuff) and it has helped to motivate me to use it.
Aren't these both just gorgeous?!!! And what a wonderful way to use the paper.
Gorgeous work. Glad you took them out to play. I have lots of neglected stash!
Well, this is a surprise and a good one. I love your loosey-goosey approach to using some 'stuff' in your self-challenge. First, I thought the first is my favorite (love that pod) and then those bold flowers jumped out at me and I couldn't make a decision.
They're both very striking and I'm sure it was fun to get them made.
These are BEAUTIFUL!! I love love love the colors, the sequins and the pearls!!!
Beautiful cards!
I loved both of them !
These are both gorgeous! Love that paper...need to start using more of my stash too. Have a great weekend!
I bet those papers were happy you played with them. You made them into gorgeous cards. I think they are both amazing. But my favorite is the second and I have no idea why. I just love it.
Hugs~
Oh good grief...I can't pick a favorite they're both fabulous!!
These are just so pretty. I am just smitten with how you framed the inside of the flower. That is a very cool designer touch. Love it!
Bear Hugs,
Carol
These are so lovely, Colleen! I've been back and forth, trying to pick a favorite, but there are things I love about both of them, so can't decide. I'm actually looking forward to some rainy weather so I can spend more time stamping and using up the stash. Progress is slow in the summertime...
Wow, such a different look for you but I love these. That paper is gorgeous but what you've done with it makes it oh-so-special!
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