Layering + Borders with the UnstampaBelles

The UnstampaBelles May challenge is Layering with the optional twist of using a border punch/die. You can make whatever you like without using any stamps.

To make this Pop Up Box Card, I used some lovely designer papers along with the Summer Crab die from Echo Park. It come with an extra die so you can pop-up the body; an extra layer that adds dimension and some fun. Googly eyes fit so well on them, I couldn't resist! The borders are cut with a QuicKutz die, although in this case I actually used the off-cut part. The anchor is die-cut from a can of water. I attached the premade sentiment banner and the anchor to the card with a brad, so that you can move it for an extra touch of fun.

Inspiration/Challenges:
Scor-Pal Challenge #36: Interactive Project + More than one score (2nd entry)
Seize the Birthday: Birthday

Update: This card was a runner-up at Seize the Birthday!

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates and hope you'll join the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Vintage at International Art & Soul

Our theme this fortnight at the International Art & Soul Challenge is Vintage. Any craft is welcome! I tried my hand at a Concertina card with some beautiful Graphic 45 papers.

Inspiration/Challenges:
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge: Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
Try It On Tuesday: Transport
WordArt Wednesdays: Anything Goes

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Dragonflies at Crafting with Dragonflies

Our theme this fortnight at Crafting with Dragonflies is Use a Dragonfly. I've had the pleasure of being on Hilde's fabulous team for almost 3 years, so I'm always collecting a dragonfly-themed items for our yearly Dragonfly challenge. This year, I used silver outline stickers & a silver charm.

The frames & sentiments are from a Heartfelt Creations set. It's all heat-embossed onto mirror/foiled cardstock. I also added some embossing powder to the dragonfly charm.

Inspiration/Challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers: #186 Things with Wings
Ooh La La Creations: #226 Happy Birthday
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Splash It On (background created with ink & alcohol spritz on a blue foil cardstock)
Tuesday Morning Sketches: #399 Sketch

Update: I was the lucky winner at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

Thank you for visiting & hope you'll join the fun at Crafting with Dragonflies, 

A Spring Walk -- Graduation Shaker Card

I created the shaker window with the frame from the "Build a Scene - Calendar" set by Taylored Expressions. The black frame was made with real black satin material that I harvested from a very old winter coat! I filled the shaker with gold stars; the black & gold are my nod to graduation, as I made this for my neighbor who is graduating from High School next month. The sentiment is from Art Impressions' Flying High Clear Set. I used a pastel color palette for the balloons with Copic markers (R20, B12, YG41, Y02, YR61/E95, BV000, V12, E41). I doodled the outer frame.

Inspiration/Challenges:
Less Is More #324: CAS + Spring Walk (pastel colors; clear days; Graduation)
Paper Players #340: CAS + Vehicle (hot air balloons)

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Wings at International Art & Soul

Our theme this fortnight at the International Art & Soul Challenge is Wings.

I made a shaker card using this beautiful DP and for jar stamps my Mom fussy-cut for me a few years ago. I filled the shaker with plastic butterfly confetti. I stamped the sentiment onto a vellum label stamp. I die-cut the word "hello" from a watercolor-patterned paper. I added baker's twine to the edges of the popped panel.

Inspiration/Challenges:
Pink and Main Challenge #20: Moveable Parts (shaker card)
STAMPlorations Challenge: Sketch and theme: Stamps & Wings

Update: I was a lucky winner for Pink & Main #20!

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