just a little reminder

just a little reminder
Just a little reminder: I do use "retired" items in my projects so current customers can get inspired! You will notice that once you click on the listed items as they will not show up in my SU! store

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Blogger's Challenge - Inspiration

Hi Guys - this week for the blogger's challenge we had an inspirations piece...

See here:

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I loved everything about this photo - the colors and pattern. So my card came together rather quick and easy this week:

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You really need to look at the close-up below to see the details.

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Remember the post where I shared the Hostess gifts (glass block with tulip vinyl)?  Well, I've had several of the "negative image" vinyl pieces left over and wanted to use them for stenciling anyway! And that's exactly what I did! I taped the negative shape over white cardstock with low tack masking tape and sponged the openings with Ruby Red and Really Rust ink. Then I stamped the paisley stamp from "Wanted" over it randomly..

I also want to point out that I used one of those NEW large Brads! They are AWESOME! And I stamped on it in black StazOn ink...

All very easy - but I really like the sponged look!

I'll better go back to working on my taxes so my hubby will quit nagging :-)

Have a great weekend!

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16 comments:

  1. Lisa BohlerFebruary 21, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Love the look of the stencil and the pattern on the tulip die! Very nicely done!

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  2. Pat HuntoonFebruary 21, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 21, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    This is really cool, Claudia! I love that you stamped on that brad, clever!

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  4. Nikki BondFebruary 21, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    This is gorgeous Claudia! Love the stamped image on your pattern...and those brads are great! I just might have to get some! {SMILES}

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  5. Connie FossenierFebruary 21, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    yes very creative and a wonderful idea to use us the Stencil...Love this die cut..for Big shot.
    connie paxman

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Very pretty! Love the look of the stencil with stamping. Great idea to stamp on large brad too!

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  7. Rachel HopeFebruary 21, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    OOOO, so pretty and bold!

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  8. Kimberly GajewskiFebruary 21, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Absoluteyly beautiful Claudia! :D

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  9. Patti CheskyFebruary 21, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    This is so beautiful!! I love how you used the stencil to build your project. I love the idea of stamping on the brad!!

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  10. Selene KemptonFebruary 21, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    What a gorgeous take on this weeks challenge! Can I also say I love your general blog design?? Really pretty!

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  11. Basement StamperFebruary 21, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Claudia, this looks awesome! Very pretty!

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  12. Connie BabbertFebruary 21, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    This is so AWESOME! Love the reverse stencil. Great job thinking outside the box!

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  13. Marcia @ Pretty ThingsFebruary 22, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    Aren't you a clever person?! That looks awesome and what a way to be inventive with left overs!

    :) Marcia

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  14. BarbaraFebruary 22, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    How clever! Love the idea of stamping on the brad! AND, of course, I love the way you used the Tulipe die. (Great minds think alike....well, kinda!)

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  15. IdaFebruary 26, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Just noticed I forgot to comment on your wonderful card. Such a bold look and I love how you used patterned paper with the Die.

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  16. Chrissy DMarch 7, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the bold colors you used.

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