Clearly Creative Challenge

I have to admit... I love creating with clear things... I love how ink plays differently with it. I love how it adds an almost obtuse dimension to a project...Clear products remind me of a fresh snowfall. Crisp and Clean...and fun to play in! Needless to say I was excited when Nichole challenged the Papertrey Ink Senior Design Team to a Clear Challenge! It was an exciting time I tell ya! My Papertrey Patterned Paper was whistling to me for a little play time too...and once I started cutting the ideas started to flow! I made several projects so it was hard for me to decide which one to share with you today.

I thought I would share the one that was the most "different".

I think I stamp a little differently than most people. I usually start with NO concept or sketch. I start messing around with an element or focal point then build the concept as I go...as my mood dictates. (as you can imagine, good moods are essential to stamping for me!) I started with the clear button in this case. the first thing I did was to sponge it with Spring Moss Perfect Match ink. (then heat set) Next I looked for an image I wanted to stamp onto it. This Thank You was really perfect because it has a little space between the words so It was easy to ink one word separately to stamp, then the other to finish. (StazOn is my ink of choice when ever I'm working on a slick surface and need a crisp image.) So here I was with a ready element and I spied Shapes by Design sitting on my desk. There is an Elegant Funkiness to this set and it was perfect for what I was "feeling" in that moment. I stamped the Circle combo image and sponged the edges. then I put the button over it to see what it would look like. "Hmmmm.... squares and circles together look kinda cool" I thought to myself. So that's when the plan came together. I punched out the circles and sponged all the edges. Glitter is a must in my book and so Stardust stickles are always within reach. I added little drops here and there for an elegant touch. I'm also a big fan of warping my ribbon or twill. I use Fabri-tac or Zip Dry paper glue from Beacon Adhesives as my adhesives for the. I simply put some on the bottom of the twill then hold it into place while it dries. Lastly I added some paper piercing...it's not showing up great in the photo but really adds to the overall feel of the card in person.

I hope you will take the time to check out the other participants in todays Challange...You won't be disappointed!

Nichole

Taylor

Pine (Heather)

Debbie

Amy

supplies

• Stamps- Limitless Labels, Shapes by Design. (Papertrey Ink)
• Pattern Paper- Everyday Blessing 12X12 and 6x6 pack (Papertrey Ink)
• Cardstock-SS White, Spring Moss (Papertrey Ink)
• Ink- Spring Moss, Aqua Mist (Papertrey Ink) Black StazOn (Tsukineko)
• Other- Zip Dry paper Glue (Beacon Adhesives), Clear Buttons (SU!), Stickles Stardust (Ranges) Various Paper Punches (Marvy Uchida) Spring Moss twill (Papertrey Ink)

Comments

[Heidi]

1.

Cool card! I love the circles with the square button.

[Alli Miles]

2.

Gorgeous take on this challenge!

[Heidi K]

3.

This is so pretty! I love the circles and how different the card really is! Great job!

[Monika/Buzsy]

4.

Great card... lovethe circles and the clear button... TFS!

[JenMarie]

5.

FABULOUS!!!

[Jeanie Young]

6.

I love your cards! I too often just play with things until I get a good design. I loved the chick you did with punches. I did two of them and they turned out so cute. Thanks for the idea. I always look forward to seeing your blog.

[janine]

7.

Gorgeous card !!