Well, I couldn't stop there!! I saw that Verve Stamps also has their July Project Parade Challenge posted, and the challenge is to make an Artist Trading Card (ATC). An ATC is a 3.5" x 2.5" card used for trading and inspiration. If you've never made one, see Jen del Muro's ATC tutorial HERE. They're easy and fun!
I used my Scor-pal to make the 1/8" grid pattern, then I stamped Linen in Cool Caribbean over the scored grid. I pulled the colors from the photo and stamped the flowers and sentiment from Petals and Stems. I cut out the Cool Caribbean flowers and mounted them on dimensionals. I stamped the centers, punched them out with a 1/4" circle punch, and mounted them on the flowers with rolled up glue dots. I used Fiskars decorative scissors to cut the sentiment mat, and I added some ribbon and brads to finish the card.
Here you can see the dimension a little better. I packed a lot into a small canvas! :)
The great thing about ATCs is that you can easily turn them into a regular-sized card! I just created a card base, embossed a background with my Cuttlebug, and mounted the ATC on top! :)
I had fun combining these challenges -- it was just what I needed to get me stamping today! Thanks for taking a look -- I appreciate your visit so much! Have a great day! :)
Stamps: Petals and Stems (Verve Stamps), Linen (SU!) Ink: Brilliant Blue, Cool Caribbean, Summer Sun (SU!) Cardstock: Cool Caribbean, Brilliant Blue, Summer Sun, Whisper White (SU!); C.C. Designs White Cardstock Other: stitched grosgrain (Michaels); ric-rac, lg oval punch, 1/4" circle punch (SU!); Scor-pal; Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots embossing folder (Provo Craft); Scalloped scissors (Fiskars), dimensionals
8 comments:
I love your idea to combine the challenges! Just has my mind a smokin'! Love the ATC and card too - very cheery! :o)
This is gorgeous. I love these colors together.
Wonderful and matches the set perfectly, such a bright, fun card! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Oh, so very WOW! Love both projects, totally can see th einspiration piece in each. The grid pattern looks fab!
OH, what a wonderful card and ATC, Christina! I love your source of inspiration too! Even with your limited stamping time this week, just look at the marvelous creations you give us to gaze upon! I love the scoring on your ATC and this fabulous detailing--so YOU! Awesome stuff, tfs it!
PS- I totally missed this month's MFT party and I just saw that you won the August Designer spot with that beautiful birthday creation! Congrats! I loved it so much too and am so happy you won! Have a super fun time with them!
Beautiful Look! I love the 1/8" scoring .... but I can see why you did it on an ATC. The finished card is great too! Blessings
Oh my goodness! This card is fantastic! I love what it looks like finished! So simple yet gorgeous! Great job with both challenges! :D
as an ATC it is amazing...as a full card STUNNING...
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