07.11.07
EYE CANDY - Basic Grey Style
As predicted I was busy last week with the paid job and even more busy this week. I did, however, get some stamping time in and completed my projects for PatStamps Technique Junkies newsletter/website. The newsletter will be coming out in August - I must say “this is a real treat”. Pat and her designers that put together and write the tutorials have really put together a nice edition for very creative techniques - and you probably have most of the supplies already on hand. Pat is also getting ready to release her next TJ CD with step-by-step tutorials and artwork that reflects true creativity using the techniques. Go check it out.
Now, for the EYE CANDY - PubCalls hosted a manufacturer’s challenge for Basic Grey. The only limitations were to use either Dasher, Fruitcake, or the new Infuse line - they also were really encouraging incorporating their matching fibers. May I suggest, RUN!! Don’t WALK to PubCalls the click on the Basic Grey Album - you are in for a real treat. You may also recognize some of the papercrafting and scrapbooking artists.
Here were my two submissions. I loved this challenge - especially the new Infuse 6X6 collection. I also used my favorite stamp (at least one of my favorites for right now) from Impression Obsession.
Supply List:
Rubber Stamps: Impression Obsession, Verve Verses
Ink: Stewart Superior Palette “Noir Black”, PrismaMarkers and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: Stampin Up
Pattern Paper: BasicGrey “Dasher”
Accessories: Stickles - Yes, I was going a little Stickles crazy on this one!!!
Supply Details
Rubber Stamps: Impression-Obsession, Stampin Up
Cardstock: Stampin Up
Pattern Paper: BasicGrey “Infuse”
Ink: Stewart Superior Palette “Noir Black”
Accessories: SU Oval Punch, Provo Craft Mini Scalloped scissors, Basic Grey Fibers, PrismaMarker 30% Grey
Special Features/Technique: Paper Piecing - each of the flowers and leaves are piece with Infuse papers. Image stamped once on background and then stamped again several time on various Infuse papers, trimmed and glued. Some have 4 layers of different papers.
I’m still on my paper piecing tangent - I just love the look and feel of this. I think this has been one of my most favorite cards lately. I hope you enjoy the album as much as I did. Thanks for looking, lila
Kim Ross (StampingSpud) said,
07.11.07 at 10:09 pm
Both cards are stunning, Lila! The colors on the marker-colored card really pop! And then on to the gorgeous paper-pieced card. YUM! It’s so rich with color and texture. It almost looks like this stamp was created to match with these papers!
Sandy said,
07.12.07 at 8:59 am
Wow, cool cards.
Cindy said,
07.14.07 at 9:08 am
So very pretty…. like I ever expected anything else!
Smooch!
Cindy
Courtney said,
07.15.07 at 3:32 pm
you are completely crazy for taking all the time on the paper pieced card. But it looks pretty.
Dianne said,
07.22.07 at 11:29 am
These cards are absolutely gorgeous!
I love paper piecing like this….it’s an art.