Blogger Challenge: Week 23

This week's challenge was a little different. The challenge was to use the same stamp(s) on two different cards to showcase how versatile the stamp set is. It took me a while to figure out what stamp set to use, but I think I've found a good one for this challenge. I decided to use SU!'s Big Pieces set. There are so many things you can do with the images. They're great for one sheet wonder cards and for the centers of those jumbo paper clips, they can be flower centers, they can be ornaments, so many options . . .

This card uses the circular images as the centers of flowers. I colored the stamp with markers to get the two-colored image. I've punched holes through all of the layers of cardstock on the cardfront and set the images on the inside of the card using dimensionals. The holes are surrounded by a scalloped circle with the center punched out to make room for the stamped image. This technique is called a donut card and is a fun one to try.

The stems are made using my old-school paper crimper. It adds some fun texture to the front. The leaves are made by punching out a large oval and cutting it in half lengthwise.

Earlier in the year, I made a card using Big Pieces that's similar to this (that I actually like a LOT more). If you want to check it out, you can find it here, along with detailed step by step directions and pictures of how to make a donut card.

The second card is a masculine one using the same images. Just by changing the colors, the look of the images is completely different and perfect for a masculine card, which is something I tend to have such a hard time coming up with. This set made it easy! I stamped the images in shades of blue and green on a vanilla background. I used the faux suede technique on a strip of Blue Bayou cardstock to add texture to the cardfront. The sentiment is from the retired All Around Argyle hostess set. The font is a little "rough" looking and nice for masculine cards.

Be sure to check out what the other challenge group members have done for this week's challenge. You can find links to their blogs in the sidebar to the right.

Materials Used (first card):

Big Pieces and Small Sayings stamp sets, Pixie Pink, Tempting Turquoise, and Green Galore Classic inks, Pixie Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, and Whisper White cardstock, 1 3/8" circle punch, scalloped circle punch, large oval punch, Tempting Turquoise grosgrain, paper crimper, mat pack and paper piercing tool, sponge, dimensionals (Stampin' Up!); rhinestone brad (Target dollar spot)

Materials Used (second card):

Big Pieces and All-Around Argyle stamp sets, River Rock, Always Artichoke, Blue Bayou, and Not Quite Navy Classic inks, River Rock, Always Artichoke, Blue Bayou, and Very Vanilla cardstock, large oval punch, dimensionals (Stampin' Up!); copper brad (Making Memories)