Mar 07 2008

Stamp Simply Challenge #25 - Fun Flap

Published by notimetostamp at 2:01 am under Challenges, Flourishes Projects, General Purpose Cards

Keyword ssnotime25-There is no time limit. You can play this challenge and upload yourproject at Splitcoastand/or your Blog, anytime at all! You can play as many times as you like!!! The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun!!! Please link back here.

The challenge this week is to make a FUN FLAP!!! (for lack of a better word)!!!! What I mean is a card that is only a flat panel or card front(does not open), but there is a little cardon it thatopens to reveal the message– like a fun little flap!!! There are no other rules — anything goes — as long as your *card* is just a flat panel and something on it *opens*. That’s it — have fun. And if I’m not making myself clear, please check out the samples.

This card by Laura Fredrickson (scrapnextras)was my inspiration. Isn’t it just the cutest!!!

Julie Koerber’ssample can be seen on her blog here.

My sample is below.

Remember when you upload to use the keyword above, followed by a comma.Please come back here to post (as a comment) that youve played, and provide a linkso I can check out your card right away. You can find all cards uploaded for this challenge by clicking Gallery Submissions Here.

Some wanting to play said they have never uploaded before. If thats you and you need help uploading, just go to my Challenge No. 1 here.

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A quick and simple little card and, yes, the title is Fun Flap and I made a serious card, but I was in a rush and when I’m rushed, it’s this type of card that just *comes* — LOL!!!! But it just goes to show, this funstyle can be used in any situation at all.

The card base is stamped with the Damask Negative or Reverse background stamp from Flourishes, stamped with Versa Mark and gone over with Blush colored SU Pastels just to bring out the pattern a bit more. The little *flap* card is stamped with the Damask Positive background stamp from Flourishes, stamped with Versa Mark and then gone over with a pearly colored Pearl Ex. Love the little shimmer it gives! That little decorative bar on top of my flap and my sentiment are from Many Sentiments by Flourishes, and this has become my go-to set for sentiments. I just love all the pretty fonts in that set and the words are a size I really like!!! My Best Wishes fit perfectly in the SU large oval punch, and to frame it, I merely punched 2 more large ovals in black and adhered them to my sentiment, each just a little off-set to give a framed effect. The fleur de lis in the center is a punch by Punch Bunch.

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Here’s a side view with the flap open. The oval sentiment is placed so that when the flap is closed, my oval serves as a latch to keep the flap down — works great!!! This was a super simple and fun style of card to make — hope you try it!!!

  • Stamps: Damask, both Negative and Positive, Many Sentiments, all by Flourishes
  • Paper: Basic Black, Blush Blossom
  • Ink: Versa Fine Onyx Black, Versa Mark.
  • Accessories: Pearly colored Pearl Ex, Black Organdy Ribbon, Large Oval Punch, Fleur de Lis Punch, Pastels, Mounting Tape, Pop Dots.

That’s it for now — hope you all can play!!! Thanks so much for checking in!!!!! Have a great weekend!!!

49 Responses to “Stamp Simply Challenge #25 - Fun Flap”

  1. # Julie Koerberon 07 Mar 2008 at 2:08 am

    This is off the charts classy and sophisticated Miss Sharon! I love it! LOVE it! I think it’s funny we both used the saying “best wishes!” Hope you’re having fun in my old home state! :-)

  2. # Sue (suen)on 07 Mar 2008 at 2:26 am

    Wow, this is one very elegant card! Love the blush and pearl-ex!

  3. # leslierichon 07 Mar 2008 at 3:46 am

    Oh, my word! This is a wonderful challenge, Sharon! I was thinking how elegant this is and how well you do this style. Isn’t it funny how easily it comes when you know your style? Nobody does elegant better, and that’s a fact! I love the muted but, oh, so beautiful colors you used. The sheen of the Pearl Ex is exquisite!

  4. # Janineon 07 Mar 2008 at 8:33 am

    Just beautiful Sharon… I will hopefully make some time for play this weekend.

  5. # Jennifer Buckon 07 Mar 2008 at 8:34 am

    Fun, fun, fun! I can’t wait to play! Your card is adorable! TFS and for another great one! :)

  6. # Lorion 07 Mar 2008 at 8:41 am

    I’m up early, so I guess I get to be first to post a card! Your card is beautiful, and mine is nowhere near as lovely, but this was a fun challenge and something totally new for me!

    http://divastamper.blogspot.com/2008/03/this-really-was-fun.html

  7. # Kathieon 07 Mar 2008 at 8:57 am

    BEAUTIFUL card Sharon! I am so inspired this morning by your card and also the two links to cards that you had!!! Wish I didn’t have to go to work. LOL
    Thanks again for all your great inspiration.

  8. # Lois (clownmom)on 07 Mar 2008 at 9:00 am

    For a simple card, yours is pretty classy, Sharon. I’m so glad your challenges are on Fridays because I don’t work on Fridays — just have fun! I needed a masculine note card, and your challenge was the perfect thing. Here’s my card — http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/839667?cat=500&ppuser=72594

  9. # joykon 07 Mar 2008 at 9:21 am

    Utterly gorgeous!! Love that blush blossom with those positive and negative backgrounds. That color always has that *wedding* look to me. Its so beautiful with the pearl ex added.

  10. # Angela R.on 07 Mar 2008 at 10:15 am

    Oh, how fun! Love your card w/ that Fleur De Lis, so elegant! I’ll have to try to work on something!

  11. # Cathyon 07 Mar 2008 at 10:33 am

    great idea! Here’s mine…

    out:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/839720?cat=500&ppuser=15151

    in:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/839721?cat=500&ppuser=15151

    I combined it with today’s limited supply challenge - thanks for the idea!!!

  12. # Jessicaon 07 Mar 2008 at 12:22 pm

    Very pretty card!

  13. # Carlaon 07 Mar 2008 at 12:31 pm

    Just Beautiful! The chalking and PEx are exquisite details! The colors are gorgeous! I love it!

  14. # Stacy Twinshappyon 07 Mar 2008 at 12:41 pm

    Looks like fun Sharon, can’t wait to play! This is Gorgeous!!!! Love the elegance!

  15. # Silke Ledlowon 07 Mar 2008 at 2:29 pm

    Sharon - your card is simply fabulous!!! Love the color!!!

    Of course I had to play today….and here is my card - thanks!!!!

    http://www.silkeledlow.blogspot.com

  16. # Lyndaon 07 Mar 2008 at 2:32 pm

    Here is mine Sharon!
    http://stampact.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/03/bloomin-beaut-1.html

    All of the samples are great!! Thank you for the fun challenge!

    ~Lynda

  17. # Dawn Marieon 07 Mar 2008 at 2:36 pm

    I love your card!!!
    I made on too!Enjoy
    Dawn Marie
    You can find it here:http://dawnsspecialcreations.blogspot.com/
    Thanks for looking

  18. # Deeon 07 Mar 2008 at 2:51 pm

    This is so elegant!! I love the colors and you know I love that bg stamp:) Thank you so much for the inspiration today. Here’s mine
    http://stampincuziluv2.blogspot.com/2008/03/ssnotime25-celebrate-friendship.html

  19. # Lisaon 07 Mar 2008 at 3:46 pm

    This is such a lovely card! So many pretty elements to look at!

  20. # Juanitaon 07 Mar 2008 at 5:18 pm

    Soooooooooooooooooo BEAUTIFUL! TFS.

  21. # Kathieon 07 Mar 2008 at 6:42 pm

    Another elegant masterpiece Sharon!

  22. # Pamon 07 Mar 2008 at 8:09 pm

    WOW! This is stunning and radiates elegance.
    Love the challenge idea and hope to participate.
    Smiles, Pam :)

  23. # Diane Lapointeon 07 Mar 2008 at 9:07 pm

    http://ddnjoys2stamp.blogspot.com/2008/03/fun-flap-challenge.html

    Hi Sharon, I love your card, it’s absolutely gorgeous and love what you and Julie came up for the name challenge,lol!! Here is the link to my card if you’d like to take a look at it. Have a super weekend!!

  24. # rainyon 08 Mar 2008 at 12:03 am

    Love your ‘fun flap’ Sharon! Your card is oh so elegant and totally you. Hope you have fun this weekend, too!!

  25. # Michelleon 08 Mar 2008 at 1:18 am

    This was such a fun challenge, Sharon!
    Here’s what I came up with:
    http://thecraftycat-michelle.blogspot.com/2008/03/time-to-stamp.html

  26. # Laura (scrapnextras)on 08 Mar 2008 at 11:33 am

    Oh my…love the Pearl Ex…I have totally forgotten about that since it was retired! Absolutely classy and gorgeous…Love your colours!

  27. # Karenon 08 Mar 2008 at 12:29 pm

    I got to do a fun flap card. I love it. It is so much cuter irl than I can capture in a photo, but they all are, aren’t they? Anyway, here is mine:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/840980?cat=500&ppuser=5282

  28. # Sue (suen)on 08 Mar 2008 at 1:41 pm

    Thanks for the great challenge, Sharon! Here’s mine with my new toys!
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/841112?cat=500&ppuser=37504

  29. # Sandyon 08 Mar 2008 at 5:25 pm

    I’d forgotten just how much I like fun flaps! :)

    Kitty Litter

    Thanks for the inspiration!

  30. # Chery Ron 08 Mar 2008 at 5:51 pm

    I had just recently made a card that fits the challenge and posted it at SCS, but here’s a link to it in my blog:

    http://bungalowdays.blogspot.com/2008/03/spring-is-just-around-corner-so-latest.html

  31. # Deb Neermanon 08 Mar 2008 at 8:10 pm

    Just beautiful, Sharon!!

    Here’s mine:

    http://debneerman.blogspot.com/2008/03/15-minute-project-and-fun-flap-blog.html

    No where near as pretty as yours, though!!

    Thanks for another fun challenge!

    ~Hugs, Deb

  32. # Susanon 08 Mar 2008 at 11:13 pm

    You’re gonna laugh…better get ready, Sharon…you’ve been warned!!!
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/841986?cat=500&ppuser=101373

    Thanks for a very fun challenge!
    Susan

  33. # Deeon 09 Mar 2008 at 1:48 am

    What a fun challenge…
    Hope I get a chance to play.
    Beautiful Card!!
    Love the flourishes!

  34. # Billieon 09 Mar 2008 at 10:28 am

    Oh my goodness, its is strikingly beautiful!!

  35. # Barb Ton 09 Mar 2008 at 10:41 am

    Sharon,
    I love this card and especially the color combo of blush blossom and black.
    I will have to try and play this week for sure. Barb

  36. # JoAnnon 09 Mar 2008 at 11:30 am

    Awesome card and beautiful color combo. Very classy and elegant. Hope you at fun this week-end. Here’s mine: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/842385?cat=8952

  37. # Jennyon 09 Mar 2008 at 12:54 pm

    Fun Challenge… funny name “FUN FLAP” !
    here’s mine….
    http://onekraftykat.blogspot.com/

  38. # Michelleon 09 Mar 2008 at 9:53 pm

    Hope you had a good time in Michigan! Here’s my card:
    http://thecraftycat-michelle.blogspot.com/2008/03/time-to-stamp.html

  39. # Michelleon 09 Mar 2008 at 9:54 pm

    Okay, I’m a total dork. I already linked my card once and completely don’t remember doing it. So now you have it twice! Oops!

  40. # Julieon 09 Mar 2008 at 10:18 pm

    Fun idea….here’s mine, and it’s my first post. :)
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/843093?nocache=1

  41. # Amber H. (bambi64 on SCS)on 11 Mar 2008 at 10:36 am

    Just now getting to this challenge, Sharon! Here is my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/844858?cat=all&si=CC157&what=keywords Have been wanting to make one like this but hadn’t so thanks for the extra push!

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  43. # Heather T.on 12 Mar 2008 at 2:33 pm

    Thanks Sharon for challenging me to another project I haven’t tried before.
    My card is on my blog
    http://cardz.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/simple-flap-challenge/

  44. # Jennifer Buckon 12 Mar 2008 at 9:22 pm

    What an awesome challenge, Sharon! Thanks so much for another fun one. I posted mine here http://thebuckstampshere.blogspot.com/2008/03/its-two-fer.html I will post to SCS as soon as I can. Thanks again, Sharon! You are awesome to do this every week! Thanks :)

  45. # nancy littrellon 13 Mar 2008 at 9:02 pm

    What a great design for adding more dimension. Love your colors, ribbon and design. TFS

  46. # SmilynStefon 13 Mar 2008 at 10:09 pm

    Better late than never … thanks for another fun one.

    Here’s my cat on a hot pink flap:

    http://ingeniousinkling.typepad.com/ingenious_inkling/2008/03/cat-on-a-pink-f.html

  47. # valerieon 14 Mar 2008 at 8:28 am

    Here is my c.a.s.e of the challenge.
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/848460?cat=500&ppuser=97100

    SO sorry I forgot to link you when I originally posted to SCS, but did go back at Edit. Thats what happens when I upload on only one cup of coffee
    Thanks for your inspiration. I check here everyday!

    thanks
    Valerie

  48. # Bobbi Guminoon 14 Mar 2008 at 2:11 pm

    Great challenge…this was fun! Something new for me…which is a good thing! :) I get stuck in a rut…very easily!!

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/848790?cat=500&ppuser=131856

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/848791?cat=500&ppuser=131856

    Those are my links, closed and open flap!

    Thanks Sharon…now I’ll go try the paper piercing!

    Bobbi

  49. # Reton 15 Mar 2008 at 3:35 pm

    this is such a classy, gorgeous card! I love it! You do such beautiful work.
    tfs,
    Ret
    http://www.picturetrail.com/photos/crafty1ret

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