Paper Cuts

Jan 24 2008

Let’s Paint!

Published by Michele Boyer at 1:48 pm under My Designs

Time for another Ways to Use It challenge at SCS! Today’s challenge is to use paint. I decided to paint the chipboard flower and sponge a bit around the edges of my brown cardstock. Normally, I would use craft ink for that, but since the paint was already out, I figured what the heck.

After I painted the flower and attached it with the velvet ribbon, I decided I wanted to add a bit of color to the edges. To do this, I used a Copic colorless blender pen to pick up just a tad of color from a pink marker. Once the bit of color was on the flower, I was able to move it just where I wanted it.

The stamps are from Gina K’s new Stamps for a Cause set, “How Sweet it Is!” When I saw the stork, I knew I *had* to have this set. But it also truly is for a good cause. It was created to raise money for research to help adults and children who suffer with diabetes. I just couldn’t pass on it. It’s cute, it’s fun and it helps! (Click here for more information.)

Thanks so much for looking! Have a great day!

Cardstock: SU Very Vanilla Patterned Paper: My Mind’s Eye Wild Asparagus “Happy Birthday” floral/pink/brown Stamps: Gina K “How Sweet it Is!” Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black Accessories: Folk Art Tapioca acrylic paint, May Arts velvet ribbon, Copic markers, Basic Grey Chipboard Elements, mm safety pin, sewing machine/thread. Card size 5” x 5”.

13 Responses to “Let’s Paint!”

# trudeeon 24 Jan 2008 at 4:04 pm

this is SO sweet, M! love the paint and the paper pieced “sling”!
# diane (cookiestamper)on 24 Jan 2008 at 4:22 pm

This is one “sweet” card! The soft ribbon is a perfect touch!
# Medaon 24 Jan 2008 at 4:37 pm

This is a very beautiful card. I rearly see baby cards that I like and this is one of them.
# christina fischeron 24 Jan 2008 at 5:07 pm

Adorable!! Love the velvet ribbon with the chipboard flower!
# Mercyon 24 Jan 2008 at 5:23 pm

love, love, love this, michele….too adorable! love the safety pin added to the knot in the velvet ribbon…wonderful touch!
# Julia Staintonon 24 Jan 2008 at 6:31 pm

This is soooooooo sweet! Love the stitching and the paper piecing~! Just gorgeous!
# Kate Hart-Sampsonon 24 Jan 2008 at 6:50 pm

Awesome card……….love the color combination and the chipboard flower.
# jacksonbelleon 24 Jan 2008 at 10:44 pm

AWWW this is just the SWEETEST stamp and card ever!! I just love it M! LOVE the touch of velvet!
# Deeon 24 Jan 2008 at 11:36 pm

This is way to cute!! I love the paper piecing. The painted edges look great
# terion 25 Jan 2008 at 12:39 am

Adorable! I love that stork stamp - it’s just too cute! The matching paper and sling is just perfect together!
# leslierichon 25 Jan 2008 at 1:59 am

Oooooooh, love the pink velvet, the Kraft card base, the pretty paper and this totally wonderful image and sentiment! Love it all!
# Rose Annon 26 Jan 2008 at 4:12 pm

I love the paper and sewing on your sweet baby card!! Beautiful job with this!!
# Wendy B.on 28 Jan 2008 at 11:55 pm

Darling card!!! Love the paper piecing on the baby bundle and the little safety pin on the flower (even tho’ I can’t remember the last time I saw anyone use a safety pin in relation to a baby! LOL) Sweet card.