A close up of the tiles
(It was quite difficult to get a good photo that shows the depth of the tiles)
Have you stopped by the Moxie Fab World lately? If not, get moving because Cath is hosting some super fun challenges to celebrate the week long celebration of Paper Crafts magazine's latest and greatest 165-page special publication 75 Creative Card Challenges
The first challenge is to create a paper crafted card that uses 10 or more embellishments in an innovative way. I really do hope that these home made game pieces qualify as an embellishment!
I happened to find a scrap of light colored wood grain paper in my stash that is similar to the tiles of a Scrabble game - Yay! I computer printed the letters on the wood grain paper, then die cut each letter individually using the smallest Nestability square die.
I wanted the tiles to look authentic so I die cut squares from some chipboard type product (reclaimed packaging ?), glued two pieces together, then glued the printed tile on top. 18 tiles x 3 layers = 54 passes through the Big Shot!
I created the "board" graph on the computer, glued the tiles to the board, added some bling and popped up the panel on some SU Tangerine Tango paper.
And while you're in your craft room creating some great cards, how about using this week's Unscripted Sketch for your inspiration? The DT has posted so many variations of the sketch - you will definitely be inspired! We would love to have you play along with this weeks sketch :)
Soooo fun! Worth the work!
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing creation! This is so fun...so darn clever! Wowza, girl, wowza! : ) Bev
ReplyDeleteDude! The next word is W.I.N.N.E.R.! This really showcases your creativity, Geri. It shows that it was a lot of work, but what a masterpiece!!
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed. I backed away FAST from a challenge with 10 embellishments as not CAS enough, but you managed it, my friend! Love the placement of the bling. Great job! I may case this for my mom - the scrabble fiend in our family!
ReplyDeleteAnother clever card, Geri!
ReplyDeleteOM goodness ... your creativity never ceases to amaze me, Geri ... the precision, patience and sheer inspiration that went into this card is incredible ... truly fantastic work! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteGIRL!! This is fabUlusssss! So creative and as usual, so perfectly constructed. Love it!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and those tiles look so real!
ReplyDeleteSimply fantastic Geri... this is such a creative way to use that sketch... love the way you think!
ReplyDeleteLove your card Geri, and nice to meet you through Unscripted Sketches! It had "crossed" my mind to do something similar, but then I saw yours and thought I'd try something different. I don't want to be a copy-cat! (0; Funny yours was a 50th birthday card, though, as I just turned the big 5-0 myself. I didn't love it, but it was o.k., and easier I thought than turning 40. I REALLY didn't like THAT! Like they say, "It's better than the alternative though", right?!.. Have a great weekend! ~tina
ReplyDeleteP E R F E C T I O N, Geri!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! This is soooo creative!
ReplyDeleteHey Geri! Thanks for linking this up to the Use 10 Different Embellishments Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
ReplyDeleteGeri, you do really great work :) I've had a wonderful stroll through your blog :)
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