Saturday, September 1, 2007

Shannan's Carpe Diem Contest

Shannan over at Pink Tulle with Feathers was holding a Carpe Diem contest. The challenge was to use a stamp or stamps in a way that they weren't intended or designed. I totally missed the deadline for the contest because I just couldn't get my act together, but I wanted to do the challenge anyway. Here is what I came up with. The birdie is from the Heidi Grace Tags and Words clear stamp set, and the "feathers" are from Fancy Florals stamp set by Verve Visual. I took two different size flower stamps from Fancy Florals and cut them apart to make feathers for a sort of peacock. Do you think it worked? I paper-pieced the body of the bird with SU Palette O'Prints. The layout it pretty simple, but I wanted to make it colorful to go with the Verve Visual sentiment. Hope this card brightens your day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- bird (Heidi Grace Designs), Fancy Florals and Thoughtful Phrases (Verve Visual); Paper- Palette O'Prints, Blue Bayou, So Saffron, Whisper White; Ink- Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate, Blue Bayou, So Saffron; Accessories- rhinestone brads, ticket corner punch, Simple Circles brass template, Word Window punch, paper piercer, Black marker, May Arts ribbon, horizontal slot punch, Stardust Stickles.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your bushy tail bird is absolutely adorable! Great card for that challenge!

Alex said...

That tail is awesome - you are soooo creative Charmaine!

*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Libby Hickson said...

I love your bird - what a great way to think outside the box!

Cindy @ Creating at Home said...

Very cute! I love this card!

Christi Flores said...

That looks awesome! I wish you could've been entered into the challenge...I'm sure you would've one! :) Very creative!

Donna Baker said...

bummer you missed the deadline...your card is AMAZING!!

Alhambra Club said...

So glad I got to check my google reader today, this card is awesome. Love how you used the flowers.

Anonymous said...

It totally worked!! Love that little birdie as a peacock, lol. Great job!

Anonymous said...

WOW! I love this idea! I even have that Heidi Grace set, not that I've gotten it inky yet. That's about to change! Thanks for the inspiration!

Gail Binette said...

Oh it's absolutely adorable. I'm always fascinated when someone can come up with a design from a stamp that wasn't meant to be used that way. Actually I envy the imagination of you gals who can do this and really should challenge myself to try more of it.

I love the colors and richness of your design.

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

What a fun card! I'm still smiling - love those peacock feathers! You always make such fabulous cards!

Unknown said...

It totally worked Charmaine!! Great idea! Very nice card!

MJ said...

Great job. I love all the colors and creative use of the flowers. Awesome.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely Fantastic!!

Anonymous said...

WOW!! Holy cow! Those colors are gorgeuos!! That worked out so nicely together! Beautiful job!

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