SOMETHING CREATIVE

This technique is something that I always enjoy doing. All it really requires is some appropriate Designer Series Paper and an outline stamp. I am talking about paper piecing, and that is how the container holding the brushes on this card was done. 

On this otherwise white and black card, it is the only color. And, it's just enough.

A creatively placed and trimmed  circle to contain it and a simple sentiment off to the side makes for a wonderfully simply, but effective, card. This is a great way to use up some scraps of Designer Series Paper.

Here's how to make a simple card such as this one.

SUPPLIES:

White cardstock

Black cardstock

Designer Series Paper in a small enough print to work well with your stamp

Crafting Forever stamp set (retired) or any set that has an outline stamp

Black ink

Paper Snips

Die Cutting/Embossing Machine

A circle die that fits your element

Stampin' Dimensionals

INSTRUCTIONS:

Fold a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of white cardstock in half, creasing it well with a bone folder.

Add to this a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of black cardstock.

Choose a piece of Designer Series Paper with a small enough pattern that it will fit well with your chosen stamp. For this particular card, stamp just the tool holder onto the DSP, and fussy cut it.

In black ink, stamp the pot of tools onto the center of a 3 1/2" diecut circle. Over this stamped pot, adhere the fussy cut one you just completed.

OPTIONAL: The vast amount of white space at the top of the card may bother some of you. If it does, you can certainly mount this finished circle piece to the center of the card, with the sentiment stamped below it.

Otherwise, mount it close to the lower lefthand corner of a 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" piece of white cardstock with a couple Stampin' Dimensionals. Snip off the edges that extend beyond.

Stamp desired sentiment in the lower righthand corner in black ink.

Adhere the finished white piece over the black on the base of the card.

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An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail.

- Edwin Land -

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Creative

Smiles.