Belated Color Throwdown 176 Card Box and Note Cards

Hello fellow papercrafters and stampers!

I have a project to share with you that took several days to complete, inspired by the Color Throwdown Challenge #176. I did not know that the projects need to be linked to that site by the Sunday following each challenge, so I missed the deadline by 2 days. Now I know! :) I don't think I would have made it even if I knew, to be honest. I am a slow crafter, and 4 days just doesn't cut it!

Here is my card box:

I made this set for my friend April, who is a super great gal, with a take no prisoner's attitude! She loves country and rock n roll, and is sort of a gypsy spirit. She can sing karaoke like you would not believe! She's really cool! :)

So I tried to make the box reflect my feelings for her by using SU stamp sets True Friend and Charming. They went together really well, I have to admit.

The Soft Sky dsp was stamped randomly with the medallions from True Friend, and the script stamp from Charming, all in Chocolate Chip ink. I also added direct ink-to-paper distressing to all of the edges, layers, and elements with Chocolate Chip ink.

I added a little bit of fun sewing to the sentiment label, but am not too happy with it. I need more practice to look a little more precise-yet-random. ha!

I found these Velcro fastener stickers at Hobby Lobby for like a buck, and thought they'd be great on these card boxes. I was right! LOVE them!

Here is a shot of the note cards I created. The cards come together so easily after creating the box. It's like, all the hard work is done once the box is designed so all you have to do is match the cards to the box. It just flows freely.

Here are close-ups of each note card.

They each measure 3-1/2 by 4-1/4 inches.

This top one is my favorite of the group!

Here is a look at the inspiration provided by Color Throwdown:

Well, I am sad that I missed the deadline! I hope someone out there is internet space will find it and enjoy it as much as I do!

If you do feel inspired by my creation, share a link with me! I'd love to come by and see it!

Have the most creative day!

Sherrie

True Friend Card Box

stamps: True Friend, Charming, Canvas Bkgd, Best Yet, Hard to Say, and Blessings from Heaven, all SU; Thankful Hearts by Verve

paper: Western Sky dsp, Rose Red, Soft Sky, Kraft, White cs...SU

ink: Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Versa Mark

etc: clear embossing powder, light blue pearls (Kaiser), button latte (SU), Soft Sky ribbon (SU), Rose Red seam binding (SU), ticket corner punch, Top Note Die (SU), sewing, foam dots, runner tape, glue dots, Velcro fastener



Delightfully Digital Challenge - Combining Images

Hello everyone, and Thank You for joining us for the Delightfully Digital Party this weekend!

If you have not heard yet, Designed2Delight is throwing a party at both the Crafter's Digital Art Center, and the Paper Craft Planet group sites! There is a digital challenge, a fun game, and a couple more ways to win some new Valentine's Day digi's! Come and join us Friday through Sunday, January 9th!

Okay, I admit it, I am a beginner. I do not have any expensive or fancy software on my computer. I have no clue how to use them either. I usually use digital stamps 'as is', only resizing them in 'windows photo gallery' as I print them. So when I decided to do this digital challenge, I had to get with the program, and fast!! LOL! I took it easy on myself though, and combined the cute image 'Be Mine Bear' with a sentiment image from the digi set 'Love A Latte'.

Baby steps, ladies! Baby steps!

To combine the images, I used a FREE and EASY online photo editing website called pixlr.com.

Here is how I added a portion of the sentiment to the digital stamp:

• Go to pixlr.com; on the home page choose 'Open image from computer'. Find your first image in the window provided, following the prompts. For me it was the sentiment digi. Be sure to choose PNG files, which have a transparent background.
• Click on 'FILE' on the upper left of screen, then click on 'OPEN IMAGE' to choose your 2nd image in the window provided, for me it was the 'Be Mine Bear'.
• Click on the first image window to bring it to the front, select the 'CROP' tool from the top of the panel on the left hand side of the screen. Click and drag to create a rectangle around the portion of the sentiment you want to keep. For me, I kept the 'Love You' from the sentiment 'Love You A Latte'.
• Click on 'EDIT' on the upper left of screen, and choose 'SELECT ALL' which will complete the crop with a blinking border. (I am not sure if that is the right way to do it - but it worked for me!)
• Click on 'Edit' again, choosing 'COPY' then
• Click on the second image window to bring it to the front. Click on 'EDIT' and then 'PASTE' to place the sentiment on the image.
• Select the 'MOVE TOOL' from the top of the panel on the left hand side of the screen, then click on the sentiment and drag for placement on the image.
• IF THE SENTIMENT IS TOO BIG click on 'EDIT' and then 'UNDO' to remove it from the image. Click on the sentiment window to bring it forward again, then click on 'IMAGE' on the upper left hand side of screen, and select 'IMAGE SIZE' to adjust as desired. Then, click on 'EDIT', 'SELECT ALL' then 'EDIT', 'COPY'.
• Click on the 2nd image window, and click 'EDIT' and 'PASTE'. Click on the sentiment and drag it where you want it again. (*You may need to adjust, select all, copy, bring 2nd image forward, paste, move, and undo - several times to get the size just right.)
• Then be sure to save your new image by clicking on 'FILE' on the upper left of screen, then 'SAVE'. A window will pop up where you can change the name of your image and choose what kind of file it will be. Then another window will pop up asking you where to save it. Follow the prompts. Save your new sentiment digi the same way.
• THEN PRINT!!

I hope these steps help you. Play around with a few images, and practice putting them together. It was easier than I thought it would be, for sure!!

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Several of the Designed2Delight Design Team members combine images on their creations all the time! I am so envious of their talent! Be sure to stop by these blogs, where you may find information on which software and websites they use, and some of the steps they took to create their combined images!

Kathie

Emily

Kendra

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Again, thank you for joining us today! I hope you found some inspiration as well as a new approach to using your digital stamps!

Have the most creative day!

Sherrie

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Love You Valentine

4-1/4 x 5-1/2 inches

stamps: D2D digital stamps 'Be Mine Bear' and 'Love A Latte' set

papers: digital paper by Kristin Bueter, compliments of The Color Throwdown; SU! cardstocks

ink: SU! classic inks -Artichoke, Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral, Creamy Caramel

etc: clear embossing, SU! Theatre ribbon, trim, PTI button, SU! pearls, foam adhesive dots, Tombow Multi adhesive, mini glue dots

An Autumn Card for the Color Throwdown {105}

Hey there stampers!

I have the whole day to myself, and of course, I am spending it creating!

Todays card fits in two challenges,

The Color Throwdown #105

and

Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge 293

Todays colors were: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, and Soft Suede. I was not sure about them at first, but now I really love this combo!

I watercolored the PTI image with SU inks and an aqua brush, on a piece of vintage looking Basic Grey Boxer paper. It worked out better than I thought it would, as the paper did not fall apart! :)

I created the text patterned paper by stamping the PTI Text Style stamp with Artichoke on Vanilla paper, then distressed it with Chamomile Tea Dye ink.

I finished the inside with more of the fantastic Boxer paper, and some more sewing.

This was my first Autumn card of the season, and I'll tell you I am ready to make more! The colors call my name every year! I love Fall!

Thanks for stopping by today to take a look! I hope you enjoyed your visit!

Sherrie

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Autumn Any Occasion Card

4-1/4 x 5-1/2 inches

stamps: PTI - Autumn Abundance, Background Basics: Text Style II

papers: SU - Soft Suede, Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke, Vanilla; Basic Grey - Boxer paper pad

inks: Basic Black, Suede, Artichoke, Eggplant, Real Rust, More Mustard; PTI -  Chamomile Tea Dye

etc: misc. buttons, sewing machine, trim