Thursday, April 24, 2008

Stamp Simply -- out of the box!

Woo - hoo! It's Friday and that means.... drum roll please... a Stamp Simply Challenge (ssnotime32)! This week Sharon issued a challenge to think out of the box. Not an image outside of a box but stamping an image in a way that wasn't intended. To check out all the challenge details, just head on over to Sharon's place HERE. You can also see her FABULOUS card. Man, did she think out of the box on this one!!

Well, I've done this a bit before - you can check out THIS post to see my take on a poinsettia. Or, THIS post to see how I turned a nail polish bottle into a light bulb!

For Sharon's challenge, I decided to be a bit more predictable!! I used a heart to create a flower!

Here's how I did it! I used an elongated heart (Impression Obsession) and I made an "X"....
Then, I just filled in the spaces so that when it was done, it looked like this...
It's not perfect, but when you cut the image out and add the pearl in the center-- no one will ever be able to tell! I did do two layers of the hearts and then used a scalloped circle (Stampin' Up) for the base to add a little more dimension.

Here's a close up!
I used Brilliance Orchid ink, added a scalloped edge to my strip and then stitched a border on top. The tag is just a scalloped rectangle punch that I used to stamp my "Thinking Of You" sentiment (Hero Arts).

Now that you've seen what I cooked up for this challenge, don't forget to visit the rest of the Stamp Simply crew!!!

Dee
Tammy
Janine
Jennifer
Becky

Hope you make time for play time! We'd love to see what you come up with!!
Have a great weekend,

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

So cute Julie!! I love the pink and the pearls...especially together. So pretty! It was a pink week for both of us!

Penny said...

Oooh, so pretty and so clever - I really love your sweet card!

Bonnie said...

I love your creation...it is so pretty! ALL that cutting - but so worth it!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card and very creative!

Janine said...

This is just so pretty Julie.. Great take on the challenge!! The pearls are just the right touch.
Have a great weekend.

Tammy Hershberger said...

Beautiful, Julie! I love the lovely pink color, and those flowers look amazing, especially with the pearl centers!

Diane said...

What a clever idea with the heart,
it makes a beautiful flower!!
Love it Julie!!!

Anonymous said...

What a pretty card!! I love the heart shaped petals! Very creative:)
Dee

Jennifer Buck said...

I LOVE this! It's so very beautiful! The pearls the pink...fantabulous! :)

Sandy Knecht said...

That is such a lovely card. Your flower turned out beautiful.

Lauren said...

This is beautiful! Great card.

Deb Neerman said...

This is just gorgeous, Julie!!

~Hugs, Deb

Laura Davis said...

Julie,
This is simply stunning! So creative:) I love the pearls.
Laura

Annapurna said...

Very pretty outcome! Love the colors.

I made something today, which fits the bill, but can't post until evening.

The Rubber Maid said...

What an awesome idea and beautiful card. Love it, it is soft and sweet. Great Job. Mom

Mescrap said...

This is really a great card !

Dottie K. said...

Wow Julie! Very creative. Love the pearl and pink. :)

Jamie Martin said...

Beautiful card, wow you did a lot of cutting :)

Jacki Marie said...

this is a sweet card!

Unknown said...

I LOVE that cad!!! great way to use that small stamp. :)

Vicki SBS5

Alicia Weiman said...

What a beautiful card and a wonderful imagination. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Ohhhh Julie how sweet this card is!!! It is just as delicate as the cheeks of a new born baby! the colors are so soft. Just love it darlin!

Scrapping Donna said...

This is very pretty! I love the colours! Your hearts look beautiful as flowers!!

Kanani said...

Super cute!

Cheryl said...

This is so beautiful! Great card!

Dawn Wheeler said...

Wow stunning card so beautiful ,love it ,Dawnx