Jun 11 2009

Stamp Simply #91 - Half Circles

Published by notimetostamp at 10:23 pm under Bow Easy, Challenges, Crafty Secrets Projects, General Purpose Cards, Journal Notes

Keyword ssnotime91 - There is no time limit. You can play this challenge and upload your project at Splitcoastand/or your Blog, anytime at all. You (and that means anyone and everyone, blogger or not!) can play as many times as you like!!! The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun!!! Please link back here.

HALF CIRCLES — I love layouts that feature large half circles as part of the layout. I don’t have a layout for you to follow, but that is today’s challenge — create a card using a large half circle as part of the layout. You will create your own layout. I think it’ll be fun to see all that we end up with. Don’t get me wrong — the card does NOT have to be a circle or half circle, but there must be a half circle as part of the basic layout. You may make your circle with punches, Nesties, whatever. My favorite way to get a large 1/2 circle is to trace my Corelle desert bowl, upside down. Once cut, it is a perfect 5.5″ circle — great for a card!!! Use whatever means you need to get a large half circle.

Check out the great samples for the Stamp Simply Challenge today on the blogs of these designers:

Please bear with us as we are all uploading and linking on Thursday night. Everyone should be uploaded by Friday morning.

You can see all Gallery Submissions here. Thanks, girls!

Heres myHalf CircleCreation for today:

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Another very simple card to create. It’s 5.5″ square. For my focal image I used one of the images from the Summertime Journal Note Pads. These are just THE most gorgeous images on a fun sized pad that you can cut out and use to make a pretty card when you’re in a pinch for time, or even when you’re not! I cut my image with my old dressmaker pinking shears that I now use for paper and I backed it with cardstock to give it more stability as I wanted to pop it up on foam mounting tape. My half circle was made as above-described, with my inverted Corelle desert bowl — I tell ya, it’s PERFECT for a 5.5″ circle! It’s traced with a pencil and hand cut, but by sponging the edges you can never see the imperfections of the hand cutting.

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Here’s a closeup of my bow and a portion of the image. LOVE these beautiful images. My bow is made with 1.25″ 100% Silk Ribbon on the Bow Easy. When making a bow on the Bow Easy, it is always an independent bow that needs to be attached. Today, rather than glue dots or glue, I decided to tie my bow on, and I like it! I ran a length of the widesilk around my card, adhering under the image securely. Once my bow was made I placed it where I wanted it, then I took a length of the 1/4″ Silk Ribbon to match and ran the 1/4″ Silk under the wider ribbon, pulled it up and tied it in a tight knot on top of my bow. Once I knew it was nice and secure, with a pair of tweezers, I just moved the knot portion so it was under the bow. I left some tails and clipped them at an angle - see the 2 narrower tails? I like this way to attach my Bow Easy bow and will be doing it more often. This is a double bow.

Stamps: None

Ink: ColorBox Chalk Cat’s Eyes to sponge edges

Paper: PTI Vintage Creme, Que Sera Sera by K & Company. Image from Summertime Journal Notes.

Accessories: Silk Ribbon, Bow Easy, Mounting Tape, Glue Glider, old dressmaker Pinking Shears.

Shopping:

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries the 100% Silk Ribbon, the Journal Notes, and the Bow Easy.

Joan’s Garden carries the Glue Glider.

Thank you all so much for stopping in again. I so enjoy when you do! It’s like having a quick little visit!!! We are still having such cold weather, so I keep pulling out these beautiful floral images to make me feel like I’m basking in the warmth of summer!!! Have a great weekend everyone!

45 Responses to “Stamp Simply #91 - Half Circles”

  1. # Mary Anneon 11 Jun 2009 at 10:50 pm

    Beautiful…as usual…look forward to your blog every day..you’ve given me so many ideas..

  2. # Joan Frickeron 11 Jun 2009 at 11:23 pm

    Sharon, this is just so beautiful. I love the accent of the circle and of course your flower image and bow are just stunning. Great job as usual!

    Joan

  3. # Yvetteon 11 Jun 2009 at 11:56 pm

    Sharon, this card is absolutely stunning!

  4. # Jerri Kayon 12 Jun 2009 at 12:11 am

    Be still my beating heart! Sharon, it’s stunning, positively stunning! Your bow is to-die-for gorgeous! I love the idea of tying it on with the more narrow ribbon leaving both narrow and wide tails . . . so dreamy and elegant! Your vintage image is so “your style” . . . absolutely stunning!

  5. # Michelle Woerner (sf9erfan)on 12 Jun 2009 at 12:30 am

    Our weather is far from summer too! Rain rain rain!! Gorgeous card Sharon. I am gonna go thru my Crafty Secrets folder right now and pick out some stuff to play with. Makes for quick, easy and lovely cards! Hugs and have a great weekend!

  6. # Lois (clownmom)on 12 Jun 2009 at 12:54 am

    Sharon, what a pretty, pretty card. Those flowers are great, and your bow is super! I haven’t played your challenge in a while, but I made a card for this week. Here it is ~ http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1378329?cat=500&ppuser=72594

  7. # Angelaon 12 Jun 2009 at 6:16 am

    Hi Sharon,

    I actually got a chance to play today!!! This challenge was a “real challenge” for me. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do and then I looked at this paper and the whole layout just fell into place.

    Thanks for making me think really hard.

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1378459?cat=500&ppuser=148742

    Angela

  8. # Robin Kirkpatrickon 12 Jun 2009 at 7:44 am

    Sharon, this is stunning. You can do a simple, but elegant, card like no one else. The bow is phenomenal! So lovely. Thanks for the inspiration!

  9. # Deb Rymeron 12 Jun 2009 at 7:54 am

    I love that look, too - and your card is gorgeous, Sharon! Here’s one I did a few weeks ago:

    http://debrymer.typepad.com/my_muse/2009/05/seize-the-cupcake.html

  10. # Vickion 12 Jun 2009 at 8:06 am

    Sharon,m this is beautiful!!!

  11. # Heatheron 12 Jun 2009 at 8:09 am

    Beautiful layout, Sharon. You never cease to impress me, I particularly like the background papers you chose to set off your flower image.

  12. # LeAnneon 12 Jun 2009 at 8:24 am

    Just lovely—this vintage look is incredible!

  13. # Keri Lee Sereikaon 12 Jun 2009 at 8:35 am

    Oh this is LOVELY SHARON!!! WOW what eye candy!!

  14. # Deb Saaranenon 12 Jun 2009 at 8:44 am

    Simply gorgeous– I love these beautiful flower panels, and your bow combined with the half circle–absolutely marvelous!

  15. # Darlene (akronstamperdpk)on 12 Jun 2009 at 9:05 am

    Absolutely beautiful Sharon!! Of course I love these Crafty Secrets images and the half circle is the perfect background accent! And WOW check out that gorgeous bow!!! Thanks for such a fun challenge.

    I’m headed over to the hospital to be with DH and once there will upload what I was able to pull together this morning. Can’t wait to show you!!

  16. # Pat Adamon 12 Jun 2009 at 9:09 am

    Gorgeous card and a lovely bow; however, when you mentioned using twizzers I knew I was a goner. These old hands don’t do twizzers. Pat
    my attempt is at http://rubbermaid.blogspot.com/

  17. # Valarie Floreron 12 Jun 2009 at 10:38 am

    Wow, Sharon! Your half-circle card is gorgeous!!!! Here is a link to mine. Thanks for the great challenge!:
    http://valspaperobsession.blogspot.com/2009/06/thanks-merci-danke-lsc224-ssnotime91.html

  18. # Sabrina aka okimom2girlzon 12 Jun 2009 at 11:51 am

    Oh my goodness, Sharon! Girl, you blow me away with your gorgeous, and I mean absolutely gorgeous designs you come up with. The paper you’ve used is stunning, the cotton panel is just mind blowing and don’t let me forget this fantastic silk ribbon, WOW!!! This is over the top GORGEOUS!!!! Hugs, Sabrina

  19. # Darlene (akronstamperdpk)on 12 Jun 2009 at 12:29 pm

    Finally able to share my creations with you! Thanks for all you inspirational challenges Sharon and your creativity is amazing! LOVE today’s card!

    You can find mine here: http://darscraftycreations.blogspot.com/2009/06/stamp-simply-91-half-circles.html

    Enjoy and have a great weekend!

  20. # Joan Ervinon 12 Jun 2009 at 12:42 pm

    I just love this beautiful and elegant card, Sharon!!!! The CS image is sooo cute and the bow is FABULOUS!!!! Thanks for the great challenge…I love coming to your house for inspiration!!! Here is my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1378750?cat=500&ppuser=28771

  21. # Bettyon 12 Jun 2009 at 1:43 pm

    Gorgeous card, Sharon!!! Love the colors and image!!!

    I played!!! Here are my links….

    http://gbedwright.blogspot.com/2009/06/grat-love.html
    or
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1378827?nocache=1

    Thanks a bunch!!! This was fun!!!

  22. # charlotte hutchesonon 12 Jun 2009 at 2:15 pm

    Dear Sharon,

    You inspire me with your use of the Journal Notes…I too love that company. It is still cold where you live? Well, come on down to Austin, Texas where we are expecting a high tomorrow of 100 and probably the same percentage humidity. One would think there would be a happy medium somewhere. Hope you warm up soon–we won’t get cooler weather until late October.

    Very warm regards,
    Charlotte

  23. # Dorison 12 Jun 2009 at 6:04 pm

    Sharon, you’re cards are absolutely gorgeous. This site is in my favs. What a great place to visit for inspiration.

    I made a card for Taylor’s sketch today and it includes a half circle.
    Here tis…
    http://dorissnyder.blogspot.com/2009/06/happy-birthday-taylor.html

  24. # Cathyon 12 Jun 2009 at 6:44 pm

    Fun challenge, glad I was able to play!!! Here’s mine…

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1379145?cat=500&ppuser=15151

  25. # Silke Ledlowon 12 Jun 2009 at 8:15 pm

    Fabulous card - Sharon!!! I’ll try to think of a card :) Hugs ~S~

  26. # Sheilaon 12 Jun 2009 at 11:34 pm

    I also like the look of half circles on cards & scrapbook layouts. Your card is a real beauty especially with that very pretty bow. What a lucky person someone will be when they receive this lovely card. TFS! Sheila

  27. # Judy Rozemaon 13 Jun 2009 at 9:54 am

    Fabulous samples from the DT!
    Here is mine:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1379617?cat=500&ppuser=8519

  28. # Andrea Walfordon 13 Jun 2009 at 2:51 pm

    The Bow! The BOW! Perfect.

  29. # Kathieon 13 Jun 2009 at 7:44 pm

    I loved looking at the cards in this challenge and yours is beautiful as always.

  30. # leslierichon 14 Jun 2009 at 4:30 pm

    This is gorgeous, Sharon! I love the CS images, and your bow is beyond compare!

  31. # Annon 14 Jun 2009 at 5:44 pm

    Wonderful challenge Sharon!! I created a 6 x 6 scrapbook page showing off my new grandson, Malaki Lee!!

    http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2009/06/gca-45-all-about-baby.html

  32. # Vickilynon 14 Jun 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Here’s one for you!!

    http://paperhugs.blogspot.com/2009/06/oh-mr-sun.html

    Thanks for looking. Love the challenge!

  33. # cards4uon 15 Jun 2009 at 10:28 am

    Your card is knock down gorgeous! Love these colors - what a great combo of elements! Thanks for the challenge and taking a look! Here is my card : http://heart-spring.blogspot.com/2009/06/botanical-dreams.html

  34. # Laurenon 15 Jun 2009 at 11:35 am

    Here’s Mine

  35. # Terryon 15 Jun 2009 at 3:04 pm

    Beautiful!! My card is on my blog; http://krazysplace.blogspot.com/2009/06/5-in-one-yes-again.html

  36. # Amanda Cruxtonon 15 Jun 2009 at 7:32 pm

    This is my card which I have entered into this challenge

    Mandy’s Card

  37. # Deborah Youngon 15 Jun 2009 at 11:18 pm

    Oh my goodness! Stunning is the only word for this card! Just perfect! I’ve been following your blog for a while. Now that I have my own blog, I realize the importance of commenting. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

  38. # Tammy Hershbergeron 16 Jun 2009 at 9:08 am

    Sharon, this is absolutely STUNNING! You’ve given me some good inspiration to use some similar notecards I have at the store, too! And what a FUN challenge this was, too!

  39. # Gigi Escalanteon 16 Jun 2009 at 9:58 am

    You have created another stunner, Sharon; guess that’s why I keep returning to your blog.
    here’s my contribution: http://gigiscorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/2009/06/ssnotime91-hello-friend.html

  40. # Kristineon 16 Jun 2009 at 8:01 pm

    That bow is incredible! (And the whole piece is stunning!) Thanks again for taking the time to share.

    P.S. I’ve left you an award on my blog - so pop on over to collect it when you get a minute!

  41. # ginnyon 17 Jun 2009 at 12:32 am

    FAB challenge just posted mine on my blog

  42. # IRITon 17 Jun 2009 at 4:09 pm

    LOVE YOUR BOW!!! HERE IS MY CARD FOR HALF CIRCLES-
    LOTS OF IT ACTUALLY

  43. # IRITon 17 Jun 2009 at 4:10 pm

    SO SORRY- THE LINK TO MY CARD IS MISSING- HERE IT IS

    http://iritshalom.blogspot.com/2009/06/5_17.html

  44. # Carolon 17 Jun 2009 at 10:10 pm

    All of the entry’s are so nice. I have joined in on the challenge this week.


    Here is my card

  45. # A Touch of Grace » Roses and Blackberrieson 29 Jun 2009 at 3:26 pm

    […] few weeks ago Sharon published a challenge using half circles.  I wanted to play but had a few other commitments to get out of the way before […]

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