The challenge for January 3, 2017 on the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog is:
"Create a vintage or shabby chic project that includes three of something. Examples of three of something could be three different patterned papers, three colours, three layers, three flowers, three bows - the list goes on. This would be a perfect time to use some of the new supplies you received for Christmas or to make space in your stash by using up old supplies. Just remember to think in multiples of three."
I decided on a card using three flowers...
My first step was to make a torn collage (torn patterned paper overlain with tissue paper) background on a cut piece of Neena Solar White 110 lb cardstock:
"Create a vintage or shabby chic project that includes three of something. Examples of three of something could be three different patterned papers, three colours, three layers, three flowers, three bows - the list goes on. This would be a perfect time to use some of the new supplies you received for Christmas or to make space in your stash by using up old supplies. Just remember to think in multiples of three."
I decided on a card using three flowers...
My first step was to make a torn collage (torn patterned paper overlain with tissue paper) background on a cut piece of Neena Solar White 110 lb cardstock:
This collage technique was based on one demonstrated by Shari Carroll in the Craftsy class "Lovely Layered Cards, from top to bottom".
I added more texture by spreading texture paste, dyed using a a few drops of Prussian Blue reinker, through a layering stencil:
I added more texture by spreading texture paste, dyed using a a few drops of Prussian Blue reinker, through a layering stencil:
Once the paste was dry, it was time to embellish.
I die-cut a label from coordinating blue cardstock and edged it with a "Faded Jeans" Distress Marker. I stamped a sentiment in Distress Oxide "Faded Jeans" on a lighter blue scrap and glued that in the center of the label.
After attaching the panel (which I trimmed slightly) to a pre-folded white card using foam tape, I popped the label up on the card base and attached three glittery green roses using Glossy Accents:
I die-cut a label from coordinating blue cardstock and edged it with a "Faded Jeans" Distress Marker. I stamped a sentiment in Distress Oxide "Faded Jeans" on a lighter blue scrap and glued that in the center of the label.
After attaching the panel (which I trimmed slightly) to a pre-folded white card using foam tape, I popped the label up on the card base and attached three glittery green roses using Glossy Accents:
Products used in the making of this card were:
Because the collage background technique was new to me, I'm also entering this in
- Stamps: All Night Media "8-Pack Value Set" (98131)
- Dies: Sizzix Movers & Shapers "Styled Labels" (656642)
- Stencils: Stampers Anonymous Layering Stencil "Flourish" (THS032)
- Inks: Vick Bantock reinker "Prussian Blue" (BAN 15604); Distress Marker "Faded Jeans"; Distress Oxide "Faded Jeans"
- Papers: The Write Stock Value Pack "white"; Neena Solar White 110 lb; Hot Off The Press Paper Pizazz "Retro" (HOTP 4116); scrap of "Tempting Tanzanite" card (CTTM85u) and of pale blue card; white tissue paper
- Embellishments: Prima Flowers "Wild Free" (594585)
- Media: Ranger Texture Paste Opaque White
- Adhesives: Ranger Multi Medium Matte; Scocth Brand foam tape; Glossy Accents; Ranger Collage Glue Stick
Because the collage background technique was new to me, I'm also entering this in
- the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge for January 1, 2018: Something New
- the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, January 3, 2018: Something New
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