I wasn't quite sure what kind of a design I wanted to create for my last WT challenge... at least as hostess. At first I thought I'd create something very "stampy" but then I reconsidered. That is just not me.
In the end I settled on a design that incorporated some of my favorite challenges, a stamping idea I've been wanting to try and lots of elements that make a design, well... "me". I hope you like it and are inspired to make this multi-challenge a fun one.
The stamped element that I've been wanting to try is creating a stamped and spritzed background on sticky back canvas. I've done lots of things with sticky-back canvas but don't believe I've done this before. I love the color and texture and how it turned out.
Here's some of the challenges I've incorporated into my project...
WT293 fabric
WT38 stitching
WT58 Flowers
WT97 Background stamps
WT107 Never been inked stamps - my musical background
WT126 Pins
WT298 Tickets
WT159 Spray It - my Glimmer Mist
WT136 Wood
Again, I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for playing along with the WAys to Use it Challenge over the years. I've enjoyed it, your comments and especially the creative inspiration of your designs immensely. The You Make my Heart Happy sentiment is for you. Thank you.
Supplies: kraft cardstock by Bazzill, Claudine Hellmuth Sticky Back Canvas, sewing machine, Coffe Shop, Sweet Clover and Patina Glimmer Mist, Cling Music Background and Anytime Messages stamp set by Hero Arts, twine, flower by Prima, bird image by Craft Secrets, rhinestone flourish by Zva Creative, wood bingo motif and leaf trinket pins by Maya Road
Registered: July 13, 2004 Location: Wishing I lived closer to my kids! Posts: 61028
Thu, Dec 09, 2010 @ 6:24 AM
What a lovely card! Always an inspiration to see what you have made and this is no exception. Thank you for all your hostessing time! We will miss you.
Registered: January 5, 2008 Location: my happy place Posts: 7171
Thu, Dec 09, 2010 @ 6:28 AM
Gorgeous, Julia! You have been an inspiration to all of us and we will miss you as WT hostess! Thanks for helping us think outside the box, stretch our creativity and grow in this fabulous hobby we call paper crafting . Big hugs to you!
------------------------------
Korin Sutherland This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 My Website
Registered: November 3, 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 10333
Thu, Dec 09, 2010 @ 6:29 AM
So lovely, and you are right...so YOU! Sweet little birdies always make me think of you, hee! Awesome sample card, thanks again SO much for bringing this wonderful challenge to SCS!
Registered: March 31, 2009 Location: Blaine, Washington (Birch Bay) Posts: 38
Thu, Dec 09, 2010 @ 6:55 AM
My heart is happy also, because you shared your Gorgeous card with me this morning. It amazes me to see all the accessories one can use that pulls a card together. Great techniques & inspiration. I will certainly add this to my favorites. TFS! Enjoy Your Day!
Registered: April 18, 2009 Location: Boston suburbs, MA Posts: 14060
Thu, Dec 09, 2010 @ 8:13 AM
Julia, this is beautiful!! I just love all of your wonderful details and the cool collage effect you got with this. The colors are just gorgeous!! Thanks so much for your fun final challenge.
------------------------------ ~ Emily ~ My BLOG
My kids are on SCS: ponyluvingirl (age 14) and Legoboy (age 10)
I'm a Punchkateer! ~ I design for DeNami Design Rubber Stamps