Hey you card makers out there, it's Paper Craft's Gallery Idol time! Are you in? You have nearly a month to make a "congratulations" card and upload it to the Gallery Idol 2011 flickr gallery. I cant imagine the number of cards they will receive in that time. 1000? 2000? I bet the actual number will be closer to 3000 or, quite possibly, more. How to make a card stand out amongst all those other cards is the big question, isn't it? If you are joining in on the fun, how do you plan on making your card "pop"?
I used a technique I started a couple years ago when I did some design work for Strano Designs using their Ribbon Stiff. Woven ribbon. It is one of my favorite techniques and Ribbon Stiff makes the ribbon a lot easier to work with. I wove red & white ribbon for this card that I posted to the Gallery Idol flickr gallery this morning:
You Did It
I added a 3-D star with some May Arts ribbon and 2 pins with an SRM Sticker sentiment. Not sure if it will get noticed, but that's alright, I nearly had myself talked out of even trying. :)
If you want to try weaving, it is super easy and The Studio Challenge blog's current card challenge is to try weaving or sewing on a card. Be sure to check out my buddy, Val's beautiful card! Go ahead, spread your creative wings a little!
Happy Wednesday, friends!
WOW Jan! That card kicks a$$! LOVE the woven ribbon, the striking boldness of the colors, the star and pins, the design....FABOO card!
ReplyDeleteJan - you card is gorgeous!! I love your ribbon weaving and thanks also for playing along with us at The Studio!
ReplyDeleteRe: Gallery Idol - my advice to you (and you should definitely GO FOR IT - cause your work is beautiful!) Upload, upload, upload :)Your cards will stand out for their innovation and perfect execution - your name will stand out if they see it a few times. That's my 2 cents - hope to see you in the top 20 friend!!
hi Jan! This card is stellar! Your weaving is wonderful and the sentiment flag w/pins looks perfect!! I also love the white pleated ribbon under the navy star ribbon. You have really rocked the ribbon w/this one!!! :) :) Good luck at the PC Idol contest!!
ReplyDeleteVery patriotic!! Love it!!! Great Job!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Jan--and yay for "TO idol!" I'm so glad you threw your hat into the ring! Good luck, GF! :)
ReplyDeleteNow that is one fantastic card! GOOD LUCK Jan!!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! Your cards are awesome and I know you will do well. Thanks for throwing some SRM in on this card! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with Idol and congrats on being featured on Moxie Fab World. Great card!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! This would be awesome as a trivet- that's what I thought it was at first.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE patriotic cards of any type - birthday, happy 4th, congratulations, whatev. This is great and I'm glad you entered Idol (I'm way too inexperience but I love seeing the cards people do submit). Good luck!!!!
ReplyDeleteJan - this is INCREDIBLE!!! The woven ribbon accents are fantastic!! :)
ReplyDeletecongrats... beautiful design and perfect combo.. way to rock this one Jan.. hugs Bev
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Congrats n being featured in MF!! Way to go, Jan!
ReplyDeleteThis card is fantastic and no wonder Moxie Fab World noticed it! Good for you for NOT talking yourself out of it! WTG friend!
ReplyDeleteHi Jan, wonderful card. Congrats on the Moxie Shout Out.
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