At the beginning of the year when I made the (now rash) promise of joining CAS Christmas' challenge every month, I didn't know that space and supplies would be at a premium.
I chopped a square(ish) piece and ripped it a bit (I can't wait to be doing that to them all I can tell you 😈)
The stamps are all from a never before used Creative Expressions set called 'Inky Christmas'. I just chose two of the smaller bauble stamps and a grungy spotty stamp, stamped the cardboard and heat embossed in white, with a bit of random embossing elsewhere.
This is definitely NOT one of my better efforts - hey ho 🙅....... and I doubt if it will stay on the white textured card base but the cardboard from the box was simply too thick to make a card with (or even cover the front of a card blank). I think it will look so much better on a Kraft one. If it doesn't then it will find it's way out with the rest of the cardboard.....💣
Still, am content because I have kept my word to make a card every month for the challenge!
20 comments:
Gorgeous card Viv, the texture of the ripped cardboard is fabulous and looks great with the white embossing.
Hugs,
Katrina x
Well done for making the most of your minimal supplies at present - a great grungy effect and at least you managed to keep on schedule with Christmas cards!!
Personally I like the rustic look of the cardboard with the white embossed stamps
Carol x
I think it looks fabulous Viv and the stamps that you’ve used are lovely. I really like white embossing on Kraft card, so This card is spot on for me. Remember……. any crafting is good crafting and I’m really impressed by your improvisation x
Most impressed with what you have created without your usual craft supplies! Great recycling. xx
love the grungy look of the corrugated card and those perfect ornaments ♥
Great improvising Viv, that piece of box make a fantastic card.
Sue xx
Grungy and creative and well done you with your limited supplies and making good on your promise Viv x.
Now that's the way to make the best of a not so good situation, my friend! I LOVE this and wouldn't change a thing! I especially love how you've torn some of the covering of the corrugation and how beautifully the white ink and embossing shows on it!
Now personally I think it looks great on the white card stock. Great use of using what is to hand . The Doc is despairing at the amount of cardboard turning up on the doorstep. Well if he wants his coffee by the bucketload and the birds kept happy with bird seed then so be it. Hugs
Mrs A.
This is really very clever, I would never have thought of that. tearing into the cardboard was an excellent idea too, I love it's rather messy look, but I don't think I would be able to do it. I find the messy look really hard! xx
I take my hat off to you Viv...this brings imagination to another level and I struggle to use a craft room full of stuff and you are very inventive...well done. I hope you get settled soon and think of the fun you will have unearthing all your crafting goodness and remembering what you have. It will be like a big birthday surprise for you. Hope you are well Hugs xx PS I dont actually wear hats but you know what I mean...lol!!
I really like this card Viv! It has a grunge look that is so cool! Make sure to keep it as is, my friend! xx
Actually I really love this grungy rustic Christmas card.
As you’ve only used white on the cardboard it totally goes with the background white of the base card. Don’t sling it or change it - I’d be delighted to display this on my Christmas mantelpiece. Hint hint!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs, Sarnie xxx
High marks for the best creativity, Viv, and I absolutely love it! If it's too bulky to mail, I think you should put it in a shadow box frame and bring it out every year with your Christmas decorations. Which, ahem, are in a box there somewhere, lol! Good luck unpacking and getting settled and congrats on keeping your word! Hugs, Darnell
Oh I love the up-cycling Viv... Brilliant!
Your creating with what you've got at hand is quite inspiring, if you ask me. I think this turned out looking great.
Very clever use of the cardboard ripping it for a more grungy lookl, and the white embossing works brilliantly over the top using the pretty baubles and sentiment, and love the texture of the hammer card too. x
Brilliant card using your minimal supplies Viv..love the corrugated card
Anne
Love this Viv! Brilliant recycling! What a great idea xxx
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