Wednesday, July 20, 2011

♥ Simon Says... Use Newspaper! ♥

This week's challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog is sure to be a fun one! It is to use newspaper on your card! It can be real newspaper, newspaper cardstock or patterned paper, a stamped image with a newspaper on it, etc. How about making your own flowers out of real newspaper?! I can't wait to see what all of you creative peeps come up with!


For my card, I used some Magnolia Newspaper Cardstock for my background, sentiment tag and behind a clear button. To make the button, Just punch out a small circle the same size as a clear button. Place the punched circle behind the button and then using a paper piercer, pierce the paper through the button holes. Then thread some string or twine through both the button and paper (careful not to tear the paper) and then tie it off! Now you have a decorated button to match any project! Easy Peasy!


The stamp set I used is by Stampendous and it's called "Garden Beauty".(Such a gorgeous set!) I colored it in with some Copics and then brushed on some Ranger Crackle Accents over the image. It dries in less than an hour to a shiny, cracked surface! Love it!


To finish off my card, I also used some White Opal Liquid Pearls, white trim, a paper doily and ribbon.


Don't forget, the random winner of this challenge will win a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore!



Have a wonderful day!

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17 comments:

  1. KirstyJuly 20, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Hi wow what a beautiful creation
    love the colours and this stamp. So inspired thanks Kitty :D

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  2. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Love this bow, it's so sweet, and your design is very pretty, also your color choise. Hugs!

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  3. Lorraine AJuly 20, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    I love this card Melissa ,, so very pretty and vintage looking :-) the crackle glaze and matching button are perfect touches ,, stunning creation :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  4. Pat | Wedding FavorsJuly 20, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Its so cute and pretty, Melissa. Its a card worth keeping. :)

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  5. UnknownJuly 20, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Love the card... and I love using things I already have to make gifts and cards. I'll be saving this to my inspiration book. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. Joan's passionsJuly 20, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    It's just lovely. Congratulations on your creativity:)
    Kisses
    Joanna

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  7. Crafty LoopsJuly 20, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    What a beautiful project and you cant beat a bit of recycling. I love the wee blue bow with the bling centre. Really stunning, thank you for sharing. Lee xx

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  8. Crafty LoopsJuly 20, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    That was meant to be the bow with the NEWSPAPER centre.....not bling!! Where did bling come from?? My head is away with the fairies!! Lee xx

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  9. MandyJuly 20, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful card Melissa, so pretty, so shabby, and so you, not that I'm saying you are shabby of course hun, you know what I mean lol
    hugs Mandy xx

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  10. BernieJuly 20, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    What a great card! Love the colors, the design, the bow, the button aw sheck I love everything about it.
    Blessings Bernie

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  11. debby4000July 21, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Oh WOW this is gorgeous Melissa.
    luv
    debby

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  12. jenniferJuly 21, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    such a cute and girly card!

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  13. Kim.July 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    This is gorgeous Melissa, lovely image and the cracked effect is so pretty.
    Kim xXx

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  14. Theresa's StudioJuly 23, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    What a great card with the newspaper DP. Love the button to match...thanks for the how to do!

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  15. SudhaJuly 24, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Beautiful creation dear.

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  16. Lynn (delphinoid)July 26, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    It's lovely! :) X X

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  17. Annette AllenJuly 27, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    wow this card is amazing..

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Thanks for leaving me some ♥! I really appreciate it! hugs... Melissa