May 19 2008

Clearly a Fun Challenge…

Published by Julia Stainton at 9:00 am under Card Designs, Challenges, Cornish Heritage Farms, Creative Impressions

I just ADORE transparent cards and embellishments….always have. It adds a different element that I just love. Today’s CHF Monday Challenge is a transparent challenge. If you have some clear product….I hope you’ll join us!

My design for today features two clear elements…a pocket card with the pocket created with CHF’s Clear Card Sheets and a clear die cut from Fancy Pants Designs. The Clear Card Sheets are CHF’s product spotlight for the next two weeks…that means they’re on sale. ;) I’ve written a spotlight on them with lots of tips and ideas. You may want to check it out.

A dear friend of mine had a birthday yesterday and I created this for her. Yes…a little multi-tasking but I did design this for her and I know she won’t mind. My friend loves beautiful elegant things and the outdoors so I made this garden-themed with her in mind.

Make a Wish Clear Pocket Design

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To create this design, I simply cut a sheet of CHF Clear Card Sheets in half lengthwise. Before folding and stitching it…I stamped it with my French Script Backgrounder and some foliage from the Nature’s Silhouettes in white Stazon ink and then punched a semi-circle from the top.

jks-make-wish-together.jpgThe card insert is designed to look like a tag but actually flips open once pulled out. I thought about stitching on the Melissa Frances lace at the bottom but wanted the inside to still look nice. It is simply adhered with a strip of Sticky Strip adhesive. The beautiful patterned paper is a stunning new line, Tea and Silk from Prima. I couldn’t resist adding some stamping here as well and stamped on a few butterflies from Asela’s Garden Friends set. The {make a wish} and inside sentiment are both from the new Birthday Centers set. My soft blush pink velvet ribbon and the dotted brown ribbon are both from Creative Impressions.

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Thanks for stopping by. I hope you play along! Check out some other designs we’ve created for this challenge…

Julia 

34 Responses to “Clearly a Fun Challenge…”

  1. # Kristine Reynoldson 19 May 2008 at 9:22 am

    I love this Julia! Your new blog design is awesome too!

  2. # bronihon 19 May 2008 at 9:25 am

    Wow, wow, wow! What a gorgeous design, Julia!! I love the soft, feminine scrappy look of it!

  3. # Valon 19 May 2008 at 9:44 am

    OMG!! Aren’t you clever! LOVE the clear pocket!

  4. # jacksonbelleon 19 May 2008 at 9:56 am

    This is gorgeous J! I love the colors, stamps, very cool!! :)

  5. # Denise~Paper Ponderingson 19 May 2008 at 10:07 am

    Oh, this is just so beautiful. Elegant and lovely.

  6. # Sara in WIon 19 May 2008 at 10:08 am

    Julia, you come up with the “awesomest” cards! It is sooooo beautiful.

  7. # Julie Campbellon 19 May 2008 at 10:18 am

    Oh how pretty and SMART! I LOVE this idea!

  8. # trudeeon 19 May 2008 at 10:28 am

    Love the clear pocket, J!

  9. # Beccaon 19 May 2008 at 10:57 am

    This is so very stunning, who would have ever thought of a clear pocket!?! Well…you, of course. So creative and clever, you are certainly an “out of the box” thinker.

  10. # Lisa Silveron 19 May 2008 at 11:17 am

    This is stunning! I’m in awe!!!!

    Lovely card, Julia.

    Hugs,
    lise

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  12. # Alli Mileson 19 May 2008 at 11:32 am

    Wow Julia! This is out of this world gorgeous!!!!

  13. # Michelleon 19 May 2008 at 11:33 am

    Oh my, absolutely beautiful, so feminine. I just love it!

  14. # young c-mon 19 May 2008 at 12:03 pm

    Would Canvas Palette ink also work on transparencies?

  15. # Elizabethon 19 May 2008 at 12:06 pm

    GORGEOUS!! I love the feminine feel to it.
    Elizabeth Bead Diva

  16. # Dawnon 19 May 2008 at 12:06 pm

    OMWord!!! how utterly GORGEOUS is this!!!!! *sigh*

  17. # Bonnie Sharpon 19 May 2008 at 2:38 pm

    This is so dang beautiful!! Okay so now I need some clear card sheets…….oh man!

  18. # Lesley Langdonon 19 May 2008 at 2:57 pm

    Beautiful creation! Love the shabby chic, colours, stamping, and the whole darn thing!

  19. # Becky Olsenon 19 May 2008 at 4:02 pm

    I love the concept, the execution is flawless and you never cease to amaze me!
    FAB!
    B-

  20. # Sherrieon 19 May 2008 at 6:24 pm

    So pretty Julia, very much your style….very elegant!

  21. # Shel9999on 19 May 2008 at 6:46 pm

    Julia, this is absolutely STUNNING!!!! I love that you made a clear pocket…and the images you selected to stamp on it are perfect. Just gorgeous!!!

  22. # loricraigon 19 May 2008 at 8:40 pm

    Yes, I agree with Shel…stunning! Just stunning! Love your cards, Julia! Thanks for all you do to pull these challenges together! :)

  23. # Bethon 19 May 2008 at 11:47 pm

    This is gorgeous! Probably my favorite transparent card ever! Thanks for the inspiration, Julia! You’re awesome!

  24. # Stephanie Sheetzon 20 May 2008 at 6:35 am

    Julia,
    This is just beautiful! I have never tried transparent cards, I might just have to!!

  25. # Conniecrafteron 20 May 2008 at 8:56 am

    Oh my this is just beautiful, now I need to get white stazon :) Love the pocket idea!

  26. # beateon 20 May 2008 at 9:32 am

    Absolutely beautiful! I love every single detail!
    Hugs and smiles

  27. # Nancy Granton 20 May 2008 at 3:25 pm

    Amazing!!!! So stunning and clever!
    :-)

  28. # Louon 20 May 2008 at 5:32 pm

    oooh that is so pretty!

  29. # Mary C. Andersonon 20 May 2008 at 6:20 pm

    Gosh your card is so elegant. I love every thing about it Julia. I think the pocket that you made to put the card in is stunning. I’m sure that your friend will love her birthday card.

    Mary

  30. # Gail Rachowon 21 May 2008 at 7:33 am

    Truly a beautiful card, I love all the details.

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  32. # Rose Annon 22 May 2008 at 2:59 am

    I love the idea of a clear pocket….and your design is just STUNNING, Julia!!

  33. # Lorieon 23 May 2008 at 10:47 am

    Holy cow…that is gorgeous…simply beautiful!

  34. # Medaon 24 May 2008 at 11:07 am

    Julia, I absolutely love your cardmaking style and this is one of the most beautiful cards I have seen!

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