Hey there friends! So happy to be sharing with you Paper Crafts Magazine's newest special issue, 75 Creative Card Challenges. Seriously, this is a MUST HAVE guide for your paper-crafting library! The challenges were so much fun to play with, and the projects will dazzle and amaze you! I am loving this issue so super duper much!
We were challenged to create a card based on song lyrics....that was a hard for me because I didn't know what type of song to choose, and I didn't want to select a song that had cheesy lyrics or was cliche. One afternoon while I was driving home from work, I heard Ellie Goulding's current hit, "Anything can Happen" and I instantly knew that was the song I wanted to base my card on. I love the ethereal feel of this song, and while I was listening to the lyrics, the design of card just happened to appear in my mind on a highway onramp, of all places!
We were challenged to create a card based on song lyrics....that was a hard for me because I didn't know what type of song to choose, and I didn't want to select a song that had cheesy lyrics or was cliche. One afternoon while I was driving home from work, I heard Ellie Goulding's current hit, "Anything can Happen" and I instantly knew that was the song I wanted to base my card on. I love the ethereal feel of this song, and while I was listening to the lyrics, the design of card just happened to appear in my mind on a highway onramp, of all places!
Since lyrics were the focus of the challenge, I wanted the sentiment to take center stage. I die cut the letters with my Silhouette, and then backed the letter's openings with patterned paper, popping some up with foam tape.
I totally love the twinkly light look of this paper from October Afternoon's Midway line. I wanted the background to look twinkly and muted, so I covered the card with vellum, and added a few sequins to give some extra sparkly flair. This card would make a great encouragement card to give to someone waiting for good news. I don't know why, but sequins, twinkle lights and sparkle always make me feel better.
There's one more stop on the hop. But, before you go, leave a comment on this post by Tuesday, January 15th midnight for your chance to win this special issue. I'll select a winner and post that winner on Wednesday, January 16th, so don't forget to stop by and check to see if it's you. To increase your chances leave a comment on the Paper Crafts blog too. Your last stop on this fun hop is my very talented and sweet friend, Vera Yates.
Just in case you got lost along the way, or forgot to check out one of the fabulous designers participating in today's hop here's the list.
Heather Campbell
Chan Vuong
Lorena Canto Laveria
Laura Bassen
Julia Stainton
Kim Hughes
Sarah J. Moerman
Amber Kemp-Gerstel
Emily Branch
Vera Yates
There's one more stop on the hop. But, before you go, leave a comment on this post by Tuesday, January 15th midnight for your chance to win this special issue. I'll select a winner and post that winner on Wednesday, January 16th, so don't forget to stop by and check to see if it's you. To increase your chances leave a comment on the Paper Crafts blog too. Your last stop on this fun hop is my very talented and sweet friend, Vera Yates.
Just in case you got lost along the way, or forgot to check out one of the fabulous designers participating in today's hop here's the list.
Heather Campbell
Chan Vuong
Lorena Canto Laveria
Laura Bassen
Julia Stainton
Kim Hughes
Sarah J. Moerman
Amber Kemp-Gerstel
Emily Branch
Vera Yates
materials:
"Anything Can Happen" Card
Oh so bokeh! Love it.
ReplyDeleteSuper card!
ReplyDeletesweet card...love the vellum and the sequins!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Love the pop of color in the letters!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the use of the sequins!!!!!! so fab!! it brings the whole 'bokeh' effect of the card to life!! (and definitely a great song!)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I really like the soft background and how the words stand out so well! Plus, the sequins are so great! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is really an awesome card!! Love the sequins :)
ReplyDeleteWow card. Love how you use vellum to mute the paper and added sequins to give it some bling.
ReplyDeleteSequins, vellum, the patterned paper - what a wonderful combination of elements to showcase your lyrics. Thank you for sharing such a day-brightening, idea-inspiring card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the paper.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I love the paper and vellum.
ReplyDeleteLovin' it! The sequins, vellum...
ReplyDeleteOh cute card!! Love the vellum and sequins!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. What a great idea for a card!
ReplyDeleteI like the vellum and sewing
ReplyDeleteCool design for a card! I really like how this turned out :-) thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for sharing!
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Great card. Love the velum. It gives the card such a soft lovely look.
ReplyDeleteI love the twinkle affect too. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card - love the vellum and the sequins!
ReplyDeleteI like the vellum and sequins.
ReplyDeleteI like the sequins!
ReplyDeleteLove the design, cool card!!
ReplyDeletecute and love the sequins! Or this could be Wyclef, "say what, say what? Anything can happen?" :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pops of color and the sparkle.
ReplyDeleteThis sentiment could be used for a number of different occasions. I like that it's so flexible.
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Love the effect from the vellum over your BG paper and the sequins to finish it off. Do I dare admit I hardly know any of the songs used in this Blog Hop (or maybe I just don't know them by name)? Gorgeous card, Emily, and appreciate the chance to win a copy of PC's 75 challenges!
ReplyDeleteI love your card, and that you chose this song as your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for a chance to win a copy of this special issue!
So pretty!! Lee-Ann :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Love your card.
ReplyDeleteThis is really fun! I love the background!
ReplyDeleteCute card, I love to use vellum too!
ReplyDeleteThe use of the vellum and sequins is perfect for the representation of this song. Good job.
ReplyDeleteGreat card and love the sequins.
ReplyDeletecute card
ReplyDeleteFabulous card...love the sequins and the use of vellum!!
ReplyDeleteSuch an uplifting sentiment/lyric.
ReplyDeleteLike the use of vellum and phrase. Great choice.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty with the vellum layer.
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Your card is very effective. Thanks
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I love the vellum and sequins on it. Superb!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Emily. YOU can never go wrong with sequins, I say:o)
ReplyDeleteHow totally beautiful! I love how the vellum softens the patterned paper and the sequins are a cool embellishment!
ReplyDeleteLove the subtle look from the vellum and the splashes of bling! Fun card!
ReplyDeleteI love the sequin "confetti'!
ReplyDeleteOOOH -- What a great background and fabulous sentiment. Such possibilities! Thanks for sharing your wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! What a great way to interpret the song!
ReplyDeletefun card! I love the touch of sparkle!
ReplyDeleteI like how you muted the background with the vellum - nice effect!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used sequins and patterned paper under the letters!
ReplyDeletevery cool card Emily!
ReplyDeleteNot familiar with this song either but I love this card! I think it's really cool how you rounded the corners of the vellum so the cs below peeks out just a teeny bit.
ReplyDeleteFun card.
ReplyDeleteTerri E.
Love the way you used the vellum, and backed the letter openings!
ReplyDeletelove the idea with the sheet in front of the paper! Fun card!
ReplyDeleteI'm embarrased to say I don't know the song very well, but I certainly love the card you featured it on!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, the lyrics jump out at you. TFS
ReplyDeleteThe vellum was the perfect choice for that song! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeletelovely, you acheived your goals. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletefun card!
ReplyDeleteLove the stitching and the vellum overlay! moadibp2@aol.com
ReplyDeletePerfect the way the vellum mutes your background paper and lets the sequins shine! Fun that you filled in the letters with patterned paper, too. Terrific card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card. I love the use of the sequins. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat design, I really love the sequins and the vellum!
ReplyDeleteLove the vellum on your card...it really does lend itself to an ethereal look...
ReplyDeleteLove the vellum.
ReplyDeleteEmily, what a bright, cheery card! It does really give positive vibes. Thanks for the ideas and chance to win.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Absolutely love how you softened the background with vellum! Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your card! I like the vellum layer. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win a copy of this new mag. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat card!!! Love the challenges in this issue! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to use the vellum to create the ethereal feel like the song and then to add the sequins for the pop of colour and bling. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!
ReplyDeleteLove the techniques you've used.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you backed the openings and popped up some of the letters.
ReplyDeleteI like vellum a lot and don't see it used much, so that alone made me happy. Your entire interpretation was very well done. I really like the papers behind the letters and having some of them randomly popped up. Aaaahh, and then there are the sequins. A perfect addition, I think.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I just love the use of vellum on it. Funny how great ideas pops up, when we least expect it right? But sometimes it´s also the best ideas, and this one was awesome.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card as usual!
ReplyDeleteI loved the use of vellum to mute the background making the sentiment stand out. Using sequins and colored paper in the openings of the letters gave it just the right splash of color.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the OA under the vellum.
ReplyDeletelove the sequins. thank you for sharing. rush88888 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun and beautiful card! TFS =)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and song lyric combo! God bless!
ReplyDeletelove the beautiful paper behind the vellum such a cool look! I just bought that paper myself last night yay!
ReplyDeleteLove this card. You used one of my favorite things - vellum. Thanks for the idea of backing some of the letters with patterned paper. Great project.
ReplyDeleteSo fun! LOVE the sequins!!!
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Your card is awesome - and I really enjoyed reading about how you created it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a Great card. Love the vellum overlay on the pattern paper. Your sentiment/song is a great choice.
ReplyDeleteWow! So clever use of vellum and sequins. Love it.
ReplyDeleteOoooh sequins! I love this!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the sequins on your card. Never thought to do that myself. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteI love the stitched sequins at the top and the few letters you made pop look awesome! Great work on your card. :)
ReplyDeleteCute!! I love the pops of color in the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteGreat design, love the sequins & stitching!
ReplyDeleteGreat card - the vellum makes it look almost ethereal behind the lyrics! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteFun card!!!
ReplyDeleteFun to see sequins used -- haven't seen that in a long time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card! Thanks for the chance to win, and for sharing your talents and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sierra
love the sequins!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of the patterned paper! I like its muted bokeh look; it really draws attention to the lyrical sentiment. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous and fun card! Love your design and your use of vellum and sequins!
ReplyDeleteLove the patterned paper and choice of lyrics, fun! Thanks for the sharing and for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteNicole
Fabulous! Love the usage of sequins
ReplyDeleteI just love your creative art, and thank you for sharing and inspiring. This has been a super fun blog hop!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Karen Letchworth
www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com
Very unique. I like the way you hid colors in the negative space of the letters and the sequins. Inventive!
ReplyDeleteJen
jensborrowedart.blogspot.com
I love the vellum over the paper! What a fun challenge - can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet and simple card. I love that the words are centre stage. Take Joy ~ Diane
ReplyDeleteI love how some letters are popped up and the holes are backed with colored paper!
ReplyDeleteCool card! Mahalo for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFab use of vellum! Those circles look like bokeh! Sewing on that layer - great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the vellum over the patterned paper!
ReplyDeleteI love the layers you made with the vellum and twinkly light papers. I have not used sequins in my cards before, but they are really pretty here!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the vellum idea. Great card.
ReplyDeletegreat card. love the vellum over the colorful circles.
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun! I love the vellum!
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