Paper Cuts

Jan 22 2009

A Bigger and Better Just for Fun Challenge

Published by Michele Boyer at 9:00 am under Just for Fun Challenge, My Designs, Whiff of Joy

Hi everyone! I’m really excited about our Just for Fun challenge this month! Carole and I have invited three more friends to the mix! I’m sure you know them…Alli Miles, Julie Campbell and Lori Craig! WOOHOO! Carole and I are so happy you all have joined us!

This month Lori chose Whiff of Joy’s Willow with Hot Chocolate. And Carole sent to each of us this fun patterned paper by American Crafts.

Willow Presents Hot Chocolate…or a Caramel Macchiato

There’s a little surprise behind Willow. No, this time it isn’t a fire. ;) It’s a Starbucks gift card.

I used two hinges from my stash of We R Memory Keepers hardware and a word window punch to slip the gift card into. I wanted to place the gift card over the ribbon, but then the gift card stuck out a bit so I settled for tucking it underneath. The knotted ribbon holds the hinged flap closed.

The heart brads were actually pewter so I colored over them with a dark brown Copic and now they match the copper hardware. :)

Be sure to check out Carole, Alli, Julie and Lori’s blogs to see what they’ve done with the same paper and image. I can’t wait to see! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

ETA: The prices of images on the Whiff of Joy website are listed in Euros, but if you look on the left sidebar, there is a little “currency” window. From there you can change the price listing to US Dollar, Canadian Dollar, etc. You can also find some of the images at All That Scraps but they sell out very quickly. You have to be a stalker to purchase them from ATS.

Stamps: Whiff of Joy “Willow with Hot Chocolate”; Cornish Heritage Farms “Beautiful” (The Rummage Bin) Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Adirondack Pebble by Ranger Cardstock: Prism Suede Brown Dark, Super Smooth White; Stampin’ Up! Old Olive Patterned Paper: American Crafts Everyday “Hey There” Accessories: Copic markers, WRMK hinges, Making Memories heart brads, Morex ribbon, EK Success slot punch, pop dots. Card size 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”.

26 Responses to “A Bigger and Better Just for Fun Challenge”

# loricraigon 22 Jan 2009 at 9:02 am

I knew your card would be the stinkin’ cute BOMB!! Love what you’ve done! The hinges are darling. Loved working with this image. Have a wonderful, wonderful weekend!
# Carole (TruCarMa)on 22 Jan 2009 at 9:08 am

HOW CLEVER IS THIS?!?! I would definitely consider this a ‘project’, btw!!! Love the way you’ve colored her and your color scheme. Gorgeous!!!
# Christina Fischeron 22 Jan 2009 at 9:17 am

SO cool, Michele!! I love the hinges!

What an awesome group of players this month — I’m off to see what everyone else created!
# Candyon 22 Jan 2009 at 9:19 am

This is so over the top I have to make some for my girl friends. BUT I followed the Whiff of Joy link and found the stamp prices to be in Euros! Surely there must be a US vendor somewhere — isn’t there? Please advise. Thank you.
# Traceyon 22 Jan 2009 at 9:26 am

This is gorgeous Michele! I just love this stamp!
# Shannan Teubneron 22 Jan 2009 at 9:43 am

How cool is this??? You’re a rock star!
# Amy/rohlaon 22 Jan 2009 at 9:59 am

Oh my word, the hinges and the gift card holder–you rock my world, Michele! Love the coloring on this sweetie too!
# Bonnie Sharpon 22 Jan 2009 at 10:14 am

Fabulous idea! and I love these stamps - they are so cute! Yay to the new ladies - marvelous talent ya got going there! In Canada you can get the stamps at The Town Scrapper too. (you can erase this if I am not supposed to say that!)
# Bethon 22 Jan 2009 at 11:09 am

This is so beautiful and clever! Your color is wonderful and I love the hinges! Such a neat way to discover the “surprise” underneath!
# Ashley Newellon 22 Jan 2009 at 11:12 am

Hey Michele!

I love the untraditional gift card holder! The use of hinges is perfect and has inspired me to use mine, which I was always challenged by!

TFS!
# Alli Mileson 22 Jan 2009 at 11:28 am

Awesome awesome awesome card…did I say awesome?? Love those hinges, the heart brads, that yummy ribbon and the panelling you did with the patterned paper!!!
# Karenon 22 Jan 2009 at 12:31 pm

Super cool card Michele!
# Mariaon 22 Jan 2009 at 1:01 pm

Stunning card! Everything about it has left me in awe of your talent yet again. Hugs, Maria
# diane (cookiestamper)on 22 Jan 2009 at 2:23 pm

Love the hinges, Michele! So clever!
# leslierichon 22 Jan 2009 at 2:35 pm

Cute, Michele! I probably used to have pants like that…in 1970. What a great idea for a gift card holder–especially a coffee card! Love it!
# Julie Campbellon 22 Jan 2009 at 2:36 pm

Oh MAN! That is soooo cool! You have THE most creative mind ever!
# Jessie/knightroneon 22 Jan 2009 at 2:41 pm

This is AWESOME!! I love it!!
# Tammion 22 Jan 2009 at 8:18 pm

You always make fun cards that have little openings, and what a great gift inside, love this!
# Kristieon 22 Jan 2009 at 8:29 pm

I love this! Your coloring is fantastic and how cool that its a gift card holder too!
# terion 22 Jan 2009 at 10:02 pm

The hinges are awesome - I love the shading!
# Rachel Hopeon 22 Jan 2009 at 10:22 pm

OOOH, I Luff it!
# Lyndaon 23 Jan 2009 at 6:14 am

Too cute Michele! That heart paper is too cool! I hope you sent this in to CM, it is awesome!!
# Julia Staintonon 23 Jan 2009 at 9:11 am

Gorgeous colors and details! Love that gift card enclosure!
# Danielleon 23 Jan 2009 at 10:19 am

The hinges are awesome! Fantastic gift card creation!!
# Rose Annon 23 Jan 2009 at 10:31 pm

So cute and so very clever, Michele!! I love how you’ve hinged the panel and enclosed the gift card!! Fabulous, girl!!
# bronihon 24 Jan 2009 at 6:45 pm

Just beautiful, Michele! Your coloring is perfect!! And how clever to hinge the image!!