My thoughts for this challenge were to use up some of the scrap pieces of chipboard I have laying around. I used the large chipboard flowers that surround this center circle for my Tart & Tangy Camp, so I had a lot of these circles with the cut out flower shape left over. I really haven't seen that many ideas out there using them (however, I haven't really looked either!). But, this card idea sort of evolved as I went along.
So, here is my thinking process on making this card. I knew I wanted to use Ginger Blossoms paper (love the colors). So I started with the base of River Rock and played with the flower strip of DSP and the Ruby Red layer until I liked it. I love polka dots, so I originally cut 2" polka dot DSP squares...well those were too big to go across the card (duh!), so I cut them down to 1 3/4" squares. I originally had the Vanilla squares lined up evenly with the polka dot squares, but you couldn't see much of the cool polka dot DSP. So, I ended up turning the Vanilla squares on the diamond (those were cut with the larger 1 3/8" square punch). Finally, I stamped the flower from the Three for You Punch Box stamp set in the center using Cameo Coral ink and placed a Ruby Red mini brad. I colored my chipboard with Cameo Coral Craft Ink (yes...it came out dark!) and added Iridescent Ice EP and heat set! I love the sparkle that II EP adds. Last I added the Groovy Guava double-stitched ribbon across the flower DSP and used "Make a Wish" from the Big Birthday Candle set. I'm happy with how it turned out!
I can't believe it is Friday already! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Today is supposed to be GORGEOUS here...mid to high 70s and sunny. Perfect!
So, here is my thinking process on making this card. I knew I wanted to use Ginger Blossoms paper (love the colors). So I started with the base of River Rock and played with the flower strip of DSP and the Ruby Red layer until I liked it. I love polka dots, so I originally cut 2" polka dot DSP squares...well those were too big to go across the card (duh!), so I cut them down to 1 3/4" squares. I originally had the Vanilla squares lined up evenly with the polka dot squares, but you couldn't see much of the cool polka dot DSP. So, I ended up turning the Vanilla squares on the diamond (those were cut with the larger 1 3/8" square punch). Finally, I stamped the flower from the Three for You Punch Box stamp set in the center using Cameo Coral ink and placed a Ruby Red mini brad. I colored my chipboard with Cameo Coral Craft Ink (yes...it came out dark!) and added Iridescent Ice EP and heat set! I love the sparkle that II EP adds. Last I added the Groovy Guava double-stitched ribbon across the flower DSP and used "Make a Wish" from the Big Birthday Candle set. I'm happy with how it turned out!
I can't believe it is Friday already! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Today is supposed to be GORGEOUS here...mid to high 70s and sunny. Perfect!
15 comments:
I love it! This is a perfect idea to use up some of my little squares and strips of the DSP too! Great job!
Very pretty layout, love the sparkle on the chipboard.
Great job! I have tons of those chipboard flowers too and I love that you chose Ginger Blossoms to use with them. Pretty card indeed...
This is lovely, Connie. That paper can really make a card...great job with the challenge.
Fabulous card. I just adore this designer paper and your chipboard really sets off your design. Wonderful job.
What a great card for those Chipboard pieces! I had NO IDEA what to use them for....thanks for the inspiration!
What a great idea to use up those punched out portions from the chipboard flowers. Very cute card. - Also catching up on last weeks challenge Triangle box, nicely done and what a pretty way to use that stamp set.
What a great idea on using up those extra pieces!
This is really pretty! I love ruby red and how your on board pieces sparkle!!!
Great layout and colors! I love the sparkle of II, too.
Great layout for this Connie! Love how you used the 3 pieces too. Awesome work.
Didn't this turn out wonderful! Beautiful mix of colors too! :D
Very pretty card, Connie! Love the sparkles on the chipboard!
Gorgeous card Connie! I love how you used those squares, perfect!
this is perfect - love the glitz!!
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