Nov 05 2008
Silver … uhhh … Golden Bells! * Bloggers Challenge #8
Hello there, everyone! It’s my pleasure to present our Rubbernecker Bloggers’ Challenge #8 ( RNBC9 ) ! In previous challenges we have been treated to a splendid sketch by Tami Mayberry, and, among other challenges, one of my favorite techniques, paper-piecing. Today, I’m challenging everyone to use “2 or more folds” in our creations! Ideas that come to mind quickly include pocket folds, joy-folds, tri-folds, double-pocket cards, etc. The overall design simply needs to include a minimum of 2 folds.
My card utilizes one of my favorite layouts, the joy-fold style. I’m not sure whether or not others created it earlier, but one of the first times I saw this fold was courtesy of Valerie Stangle, a talented SCS Dirty Dozen Alumni. This card is also found in the resources section of SCS, under “Joy-Fold”. I enjoy this card style a lot, and if you try it, you might discover a new fav as well! Please come back to my blog to post a link to your creation, or else post a comment and a link on the Bloggers’ Challenge thread on our Rubbernecker Blog. We love to see your work, as well as post it on our RN blog later as well!
The bells image was stamped with Distress Inks Emboss Pad, then embossed with gold embossing powder. Colors were carefully added with Copic Markers, and a few touches with a Spica Gold marker. This image was layered atop the right-fold segment of this card, as shown in the photo.
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The interior sentiment of my card was stamped in Distress Ink Embossing Ink, then embossed with gold embossing powder, to carry on the gold embossing from the main front image. It works as well embossed in red (which I sampled), but I opted for the clean elegance of the gold.
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Here’s a look at how it all works together. I’ve added a pair of slim Basic Grey magnets to keep the front flap securely closed until the recipient chooses to peek inside.
I hope that you are inspired to join us in this Bloggers’ Challenge #8! The design team at Rubbernecker hopes to inspire you to use your stamps and supplies. If there are techniques, styles, products, etc. that you would like to see us present to you, please please feel free to tell us here, or via email. We all appreciate hearing from you!
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Thank you all for visiting Savor the Journey today! I hope that you will also check out the challenges at our Rubbernecker Blog at your convenience. Thanks so much for visiting today!
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Card Recipe: STAMPS>> “Bells” and “At Christmas” (both by Stamp Oasis).
INKS>> Distress Inks Embossing Pad, Copic Markers, Spica Gold Pen
PAPERS>> Neenah Solar Classic White, SU Dashing DSP, Old Olive, Real Red
ACCESSORIES>> Basic Grey Magnetic Snaps, Gold Embossing Powder, Michaels Ribbon.
19 responses so far
Bev,
Oh my goodness this is just beautiful. You did a fantastic job with your embossing and coloring. It looks like something that comes right out of a professional art gallery. I love the magnet idea too! Great job.
So very pretty!!! I love how those bells came out!!!
Fun, festive, and BEAUTIFUL!!
Oh, my, Bev…this is soooo beautiful!!! What an elegant Christmas card with the embossed bells and wonderful colors and papers!!! The coloring on the bells is drop dead gorgeous…WOW, girl, such outstanding work!!!
This is stunning Bev, thanks for a fun challenge!
Wowee!! This is gorgeous!!
Gorgeous, Bev! I love all the shine! Great challenge by the way!!
absolutely beautiful! everything about it is perfect!
What a beautiful card! I clicked on the link but could not find the card could you tell me where to get one? Thank you!
Thanks for letting me know, Althea! The link is correct now. 😉
~Bev
Your bells are just BEAUTIFUL, Bev! And I love this fold….shall have to try it!
Wow Gorgeous Bev!!
WOW! WOW! WOW! enough said……
Wow! This card is amazing! I can never get my embossing to look this great! The colors are fabulous! I am a joy-fold lover myself! Beautiful!
One word for you, Bev. GORGEOUS!
This is gorgeous, Bev…and I love the fold!! The embossing is so beautiful, and I love the papers you’ve used too!! Fabulous card!!
OMGoodness, this is gorgeous!!! Your embossing is perfect, and love the color you added to the bells.
Oh my GOSH this is STUNNING!!!!!!! TEX!!!!!!!!!
This absolutely takes my breath away!!
Oh my… this is beautiful Bev. Great job!!
Wow , this is awesome !