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Make it Monday combined with Pinspired #9

I spent the weekend in Vermont - so no card making possible and then I forgot my camera in my friend's car on the way back home - how awful! So I made this card for the Make it Monday, but could not photograph it until today when I went there to pick it up.

The challenge was to add texture to stamps. Betsy Veldman had used a comb to achieve a cool effect on her stamps. I though about several things - mainly items from my kitchen, such as a fork - too similar to a comb, a sieve - too cumbersome to clean up and the curved surface probably not great and so n and so forth. Finally I cam up with using rubber band on one of my son's old building blocks:





I used the Papertrey Modern Basics set - kissed the stamp with the rubber band block, added the sentiment, a little gem in the center and voila' - its done!





I like the effect - I think this rubber band block will stay permanently in my card room!

In addition I will add this card to the Pinspired #9 challenge - the inspiration photo is below




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Kathryn A said…
This is great!! I'll have to try this, too-- it's a great idea :) I love the CAS style of this card!
May 15, 2013 at 9:01 PM
Helen F. said…
This is a great card and fun idea, thanks for 'another' twist on this technique
May 15, 2013 at 11:25 PM
Kelly Griglione said…
Holy cow, what a great effect this gives! And of course, right, it's RUBBER after all! Fantastic idea.
May 16, 2013 at 6:22 AM
Paper Creations by Shirley said…
What a great idea with beautiful results! Great CAS style design. Thanks for stopping in at my blog, Shirleyx
May 16, 2013 at 4:04 PM
Unknown said…
Great texture. I love the subtle look on the image. Really super CAS card.
May 16, 2013 at 5:59 PM
Lalo said…
That is super cool and creative. I like how you incorporated this weeks PINspired Challenge photo into the mix. Really pretty :)
Side note: My littles have those old blocks and love them!
May 16, 2013 at 7:47 PM
Kim Heggins said…
Fabulous card and I really love what you did for your texture, so clever and so creative.
May 16, 2013 at 9:54 PM
Annette Allen said…
what a gorgeous card.. thanks for joining us at Pinspired Challenges..
May 16, 2013 at 11:43 PM
Jacquie Southas said…
I love the rubber band idea! The effect is terrific and I love the color palette you have used - perfect CAS card!
May 17, 2013 at 1:27 AM
Rosmarie said…
Von ganz einfachen Ideen, kommen oft die größten Erfolge!!
Ein super Beispiel, wie man mit Hilfe von einfachen Gummiringen einen wahrhaft genialen Effekt erziehlen kann!! Ich bin sehr beeindruckt!

Danke für deine lieben Zeilen, hat mich wieder sehr gerfeut. Du scheinst ein wunderbares Wochenende gehabt zu haben... :)

LG Rosi
May 18, 2013 at 9:34 AM
bjmartin said…
Good idea and the texture came out great! Love the design and colors of the card too!
May 19, 2013 at 10:36 AM
{Chrissie} said…
Wow, this is SO creative! I love how you added the texture!

Thanks for playing along with Pinspired Challenges!
May 20, 2013 at 3:24 PM
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