Friday, November 9, 2007

Bloggers Challenge #20 - Photos or Magazines


This week's Bloggers' Challenge was to use photos or magazines on our cards. I was wondering what to do for this challenge until I remembered a technique called Faux Cloisonne...it was on an old Carol Duvall show I watched a few years ago. I had done a Technique class using it and everyone enjoyed it! (New class members be watching...we'll be doing this next month!)

So, my teddy bear from Bundle of Joy is actually cut from a piece of magazine...if you look closely, you can see the polka dots on his body from the photographed fabric. I thought the pattern paired nicely with Cutie Pie stripe DSP in the colors of Bashful Blue, Purely Pomegranate and Wild Wasabi. (Don't forget the SALE this month on Designer Series Paper!)

Be sure to check out the other talented ladies doing this challenge by visiting their Blogs!

Sets: Bundle of Joy, Circle of Friendship
C/S: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi
Inks: Purely Pomegranate, Bashful Blue, Versamark
Other: Gold EP, 1-1/4, 1-3/8 and Scallop Circle punches, Small oval punch, paper piercing tool and mat, gold mini brads

15 comments:

Gerrie Johnnic said...

He'z adorable!

Lauren (mytime) said...

Oh he is the perfect little bear! I have never tried this tech. but may have to!

Lisa Somerville said...

Cute teddy bear Connie!

Stefanie said...

Very cute Connie! And what a great technique for this challenge.

Basement Stamper said...

Oh, this is so darn cute!!! I love the teddy bear!

MJ said...

Too cute. He is one of my favorites for paper piecing and that is a great idea to use magazines.

rozie640 said...

Great technique, I am going to have to try that one, I haven't done anything new in a long time! Adorable card!

Vicki G said...

Awesome Card Connie. This technique is SO pretty and I LOVE the Cutie Pie DP!!!

Vicki

Anonymous said...

I love this technique--the teddy bear is perfect for it. Very cute card! Too funny that we seem to gravitate towards the same projects/colors!!!

Leigh OBrien said...

Great idea for the challenge. This is adorable, Connie!

Lori said...

Perfect pattern for a teddy bear! Thanks for sharing your technique.

Lisa Bohler said...

Those colors do go so well together!!! Sweet work!

Lila H said...

Oh!! This is so cute! I really like this technique.

Anonymous said...

I like the look of this technique - great card!

Claudia Perry said...

I so forgot about this technique. Your card turned out so cute, that I just want use that technique more too. I guess I'll have get more magazines ;-)

Claudia