WHEW! This week's Just Us Girls Challenge is for a card with NO stamping! I didn't realize how much I use stamps to set the message of my cards until this challenge. I did a very deep dive into my stash to see what I could find that could be used for a card, and although I have a number of word dies, I decided not to use any of them and instead go with a quote sentiment from an old Graphic 45 "Kraft Reflections Collection" as the basis of my card.
I started with an ivory watercolor paper that I blind embossed a rectangular die on and attached it to one of the print papers from the Graphic 45 as a mat and added one of the quotes. I selected one of the sillier cut-out figures from Tim Holtz "Idea-ology Group Paper Dolls" and mounted her to the face with dimensional foam. Then I die cut some tiny ivory hearts and glued one to her shirt and three at the end of the quote. This was then all mounted onto a dark brown 6"x 6" folded card base. That's just about as simple as it gets, but I think it took me hours to make this card!
The process of making a CAS card always seems to take me more time than one that is less simple, because I put all of the elements together and then start editing. How much can I take away from the design but still maintain the purity of the idea?
These are the instructions for this week's challenge and I challenge you to try it!
"Just Us Girls" Challenge: Just Us Girls Challenge #588 - Trend Week
Super fun use of these old images
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous non-stamping card you've made with your Graphic 45 and TH doll! Definitely captures my CAS-loving heart! Another inspiring work of art from you!
ReplyDelete~carol
Love your no stamping card! So glad to have you with us this month!
ReplyDeleteYou pulled off the vintage look perfectly, Fran.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job - and yes, I can relate to how long this might have taken. I had to give up scrapbooking because of this! This looks quite a challenge and I'll try to join in :)
ReplyDeleteVicky x
I love the avenue you took to complete your vintage card! Such a great idea! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteLove your take on our no stamping challenge Fran. There is always something found when we dive into old stash. Wonderful find.
ReplyDeleteFabulous creation! I love the Tim Holtz paper doll paired with the Graphic 45 quote and the addition of the little hearts.
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