No Time To Stamp?

I made this today for the Limited Supply Challenge at SCS. We could use NO store bought embellishments — none — no ribbon, brads, eyelets — no DP, punches, dimensionals. The idea was that we just try to creatively recycle things that are around us — not using embellishments we bought from the store. It was a fun one!!!

I used a tag from my son’s Levi’s — I always save those — I’ve done many cards with them in the past. They come complete with punched corners and string — how perfect!!! And I think they make GREAT guy cards!!! A card I made maybe a year ago with a Levi tag was the ONLY card my DH has ever complimented me on(without being asked — LOL!)!!!

I’m experimenting with different ways to write instructions. Sometimes I think writing step by step instructions is not necessary when my cards typically don’t feature anything difficult or out of the ordinary. I think most people can tell what I did just by looking . This time, I’ll just list supplies (always) and the measurements. From PM’s I get, I think people struggle moreso with measurements — I don’t know — just trying out different styles of instructions. I’m happy to hear your opinions!

• Stamps: Bronc Buster, Wanted, It’s Your Birthday
• Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Natural Ivory, Confetti Tan
• Ink: Black Stazon, Creamy Caramel
• Accessories: Levi Tag with String, Mat Pack and Piercer, Distressing Tool on Cutter Kit, Sponges, Mini Glue Dot.

Measurements:

• Card: 5 1/2 high x 5 3/4 wide (fits into a 6″ envelope)
• Red: 5 1/2 x 5
• Natural Ivory b/g panel: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• Black Frame for main image: 3 1/2 x 3 3/4
• Red HB Frame: 1 1/2″ square
• Red Corner: Started as a 1″ square, cut on diagonal

Desperate Measure: I could handle the limited supplies, but I could NOT handle the NO dimensionals part — LOL!!! I use a ton of mounting tape, Pop Dots and Dimensionals. And that HB really needed to be popped up, especially since the distressed layer under it made a lump — so, I made a home made pop dot — easy and quick and very sturdy, too!!! I cut a 1/2″ strip of paper x a couple inches long, accordion pleated it in my fingers, then wrapped it together tightlywith sticky tape all the way around — all ready and set to use!!! It was really quick to do and worked wonderfully, and I think I will do this again when I need a Pot Dot that is thicker than the purchased ones!!!

Hint: When making a card, sometimes you just end up with what I call “dead areas”. A great way to fill them up and add interest is with piercing — I LOVE to paper pierce — it adds interest, texture, and is often a life saver, taking bland to being an area of great interest!

Thanks for stopping to look!!!