Stampin' Up! Eyelet Border Punch & Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
The challenge for this week's Pals Paper Arts is a Clean And Simple challenge incorporating the scallop as the Element of Style. After thinking about this challenge a bit I wanted to do more than just use the element in the creation. I wanted it to be be a feature AND I wanted it to carry through the design. This design has three components - scallops, color, and dots. I wanted all three elements in all areas of the card. I had to rely on some retired ribbon to do that, but I did it. Enjoy!
Stampin' Stuff:
Don't forget the Featured Items have links directly to the items in my store.
- Oval All (113790) <- Featured Item
Ink -
- Soft Suede Classic (115657)
- Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write Marker (100058)
- Rose Red Stampin' Write Marker (100063)
Paper -
- Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)
- Tempting Turquoise Card Stock (102067)
- Rose Red Card Stock (102544)
- Soft Suede Card Stock (116318)
Accessories -
- Soft Suede 5/8“ Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired)
- SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
- Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
- Anywhere Glue Stick (104045)
Tools -
- Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335) <- Featured Item
- Scallop Oval Punch (119856) <- Featured Item
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Eyelet Border Punch (119853) <- Featured Item
- Movers & Shapers Punch Windows (115953) <- Featured Item
- Movers & Shapers (114506) <- Featured Item
Putting It Together Tips:
- This was a pretty easy card to create. Lots of repetition. The Soft Suede base was cut 5 3/8 x 4 1/8'' The Very Vanilla card stock was cut 4 1/4'' x 5 1/4'' Then punch the scallop on the bottom. Finally pass it through the embossing folder.
- The colored strips were created with a 3/4'' x 7'' strip. Punch the entire strip and position them to create the design and glue in place and then snip the over hang edges off.
- The oval was stamped in Soft Suede and the dots were colored in with a Stampin' Write marker. The butterfly was colored on the stamp with a Stampin' Write marker and printed on Whisper White card stock scrap and cut out. Use aN Anywhere Glue Stick to hold it in place.
- The investment for the Movers & Shapers Punch Windows is a great investment as they not only can be used to mat images, but also to create windows in cards in conjunction with the Movers & Shapers die.
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Beautiful card Mike...I love the layers of the Eyelet Border!!!
Posted by: Melanie C | 03/01/2011 at 11:43 AM
Ooooh I like this card with all the scallops.
Ter ;)
Posted by: Terri | 02/25/2011 at 11:46 PM
What a fun border. It looks awesome.
Posted by: Ida | 02/25/2011 at 11:47 AM
WOWOWOWOWOW! I would have NEVER though to use several punched edges together that way; they are so beautiful together and staggered like you did. Another wonderful card, Mike. Just beautiful!!! Great creativity!!!
Posted by: Carol Bush | 02/25/2011 at 04:58 AM
Amazing. Your creativity is .... amazing!
Posted by: Barb from Ontario | 02/24/2011 at 07:42 PM
Ohhhhhh! NICE!
Posted by: Judi_Stamparooni | 02/24/2011 at 07:24 PM
WOW Mike!!! This is just beautiful! Makes me want to do something nice so you will send it to me!!! Love the colors and you really nailed the scallops! TFS.
Joan!!!
Posted by: Joan Norris | 02/24/2011 at 07:06 PM
luv dem scallops; what a bright cheery combo; I've been wondering where you've been as you've been so quiet!
Posted by: Susan Mac | 02/24/2011 at 01:46 PM
Fantastic use of scallops - I love the color combo!
Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 02/24/2011 at 01:33 PM
Great work! I think you nailed this challenge!
Posted by: Patricia Willey | 02/24/2011 at 01:32 PM
Bravo! :-) Awesome combination!
Posted by: Kathy White | 02/24/2011 at 10:59 AM
Beautiful! I love how the scallops look more like diamonds (with a feminine softness) ~
Posted by: Nicole | 02/24/2011 at 10:34 AM
Wow, I love your card... its got style!!! Love how your incorporated the scallops, dots, and color!! Beautiful colors too. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 02/24/2011 at 10:22 AM
Mike what a nice card... lots of layering and very dimensional. Lovely.
Posted by: diane oliver | 02/24/2011 at 09:10 AM
Really Like this card Mike. You always give a new look to objects. Thanks for sharing.
Marybeth
Posted by: Marybeth Herold | 02/24/2011 at 08:32 AM
Lovely card Mike!I may have to give it a go.
Hugs,Jess
Posted by: Jessica | 02/24/2011 at 08:20 AM
Mike, I love this card w/the multi-layered eyelet punch! So pretty and love the idea of using your movers and shapers die as well...
Posted by: Pinky | 02/24/2011 at 08:05 AM
Great card Mike! I love your use of the eyelet border punch in layers. Your creations are always so well coordinated, and you create such fun new ways to use things. Thank you!
Posted by: Kelly | 02/24/2011 at 08:03 AM
Another great card. I love how you did the border. I'm super impressed with your creativity.
Posted by: Terri | 02/24/2011 at 07:40 AM
The rows of scallops are so eye-catching - wonderful design!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 02/24/2011 at 06:34 AM
Lovely card! Your border is beautiful with the different colored layers ... LOVE it!
Posted by: Pam Giudici | 02/24/2011 at 06:00 AM
You far exceeded your goal! The flow is superb, colors, dots and scallops!
Posted by: Linda Fisher | 02/24/2011 at 05:55 AM
Stunning, Mike! I love the layers of Eyelet Border trim! I also love how you combined the three components of style.
Posted by: Ann Schach | 02/24/2011 at 05:38 AM