Oct 20 2007
Chipboard….
Don’t you just love it?! I adore the dimension and texture it adds to your design and there are just SO many things you can do with it. This week at Craft Critique, we’ve been having a chipboard theme featuring many different makes of chipboard. I love Basic Grey chipboard and was so excited to have the opportunity to review it for today’s entry. I have one design to share with you here and to see the rest… check out my article HERE.
Infuse Chipboard Believe Design
For this design, I just couldn’t resist trying out the new Basic Grey Infuse Undressed Chipboard. Love it! When I first saw it, I immediately grabbed it off the shelf. Never mind that there were very few customers in the store, I just had to get it in my hands as quick as possible! LOL And then I wondered…hmmm…how hard would this be to cover. Oh well… I was sure it was doable and there is always sponging with ink and embossing options if it gets too tricky. As I wandered the store a little more, I came to the Basic Grey paper section and found the Infuse die cut sheets… wohoo! Now that is a super idea. The die cut sheets PERFECTLY match up with the chipboard. And so, I brought it home to try. 
The chipboard elements were SO easy to cover using the die cut sheets and sooo much fun. You are going to be seeing more of this to be sure! I was so impressed at how well the chipboard and die cuts lined up…no trimming, no sanding, just adhere and you are done! I went to the added step of sponging the edges for a little dimension but if you are not into sponging… you really don’t need to!
To tell you about about my actual design, I used this week’s CPS layout for my jumping off point. That big flower just reminded me so much of the design, it was a perfect fit. Using strips of Basic Grey Infuse 6×6 patterned paper, I loosely followed the layout, added some stitching and a Basic Grey rub-on sentiment. Along the bottom of the stitched layer, I ruffled up the edge a little for a little texture interest and to break up the design a little. For the centers of my flowers, the smaller one is set with a Making Memories snap and the larger one has a Stampin Up clear button tied with some stitched ribbon.
I hope you enjoyed this design and have a fabulous weekend. As you can see, this design isn’t my usual Simply Saturday entry, my Craft Critique article is most like my Sunday {C’est Bon} entries adn so, I’m going to consider this my Sunday’s post and tomorrow, I’ll do the simple design. 
A little switching up is OK now and then, right?
Supply List:
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip - SU
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Infuse 6×6 pad
Ink: Chocolate chip - SU
Other: Snap - Making Memories, clear button - Stampin Up, ribbon - unknown, Wholy Cow White rub-on - Basic Grey, sewing machine, Crop-a-dile - We R Memory Keepers
WOW! This is so beautiful! Love the sparkle!
Oh man, this is gorgeous! Love the layout!
Beautiful card! Now I need to go back to the store and look for the die cut sheets to match the undressed chipboard. What a great idea! Thanks for the info!
This is gorgeous J! Love the chipboard you used, paper, love it!
Just read your article and it’s amazing! I’m totally seeing Basic Grey chipboard in my near future
Gorgeous!
i loved all your creations in Paper Crafts 93 Holiday projects! Great job!
Oh my word Julia, this is GORGEOUS! My mouth dropped when I saw it. I don’t know how, but you outdo yourself everytime! Beautiful work!!!!
So beautiful, and you make it sound so simple! Just lovely and nice movement in your card.
Gorgeous. I just cannot wrap my mind around these less structured designs, as much as I love them. It may take some very concentrated effort for me. In other words, I really admire your card.
I am in love with chipboard. Your design is awesome!!! I love the fall colors and I agree with you that there are so many ways to use the chipboard. It’s great!
So very pretty, J! Love all those chipboard pieces!
So pretty, J! Love the chipboard and patterns!
This is lovely!!! So excited I found your blog. I was drooling over your creations in the PC Holiday issue.
Wow….so gorgeous, Julia!!
Hi,
That card is beautiful. I purchased the same Infuse 6×6 and the diecuts, (never saw the matching chipboard) and could not come up with one idea on what would look good on a card. Thanks for giving me inspiration.