2016 Christmas Cards - June challenge

[nchoney]

I've got my idea in place and will be posting my sample tonight.... but... I'll give you a hint... it's a Masterboard theme

just to give you a sneak peek in case you're new to "masterboards" .... here's the basic idea:

http://jofirthyoung.blogspot.com/2015/1 ... cards.html

but there are lots of other ways, too... just do a search for masterboard cards and you'll see lots of ideas!

great way to use some stamps you haven't used before... and dies, too!!

[jmp1022]

nice
I hope to get caught up

[mpizzazz]

Was that what we used to call a Master Sheet or One Sheet Wonder? It's always fun to cut up a background like that.

[paddlegal]

Super idea! There is so much inspiration going around that we should have no trouble fulfilling the 30 day commitments many of us are doing.

[nchoney]

probably like the mastersheet.... you create it yourself by stamping random images on one sheet of cardstock.... then use that sheet on multiple cards - either as a diecut element or as a background for a diecut or a sentiment, etc.

you could also follow a one-sheet-wonder sketch to cut the whole piece at once and create your cards

I've got some die-cutting in mind for mine didn't have time at the house last night so I'm hoping I will, tonight!

[troublesmom]

I am super far behind in any of the challenges. Not sure when I will get caught up.

[nchoney]

Finally got my cards created!! Yay!! It was a mix of the concept of a one-sheet-wonder and a mastersheet... I used this set of stamps - Graphic 45 Night Before Christmas ... and ran with the stockiings and "not even a mouse" ideas...



I got 10 cards out of the one 12x12 mastersheet and 5 sheets of white cardstock and some sheets of red, green, and brown cardstock...

[pamcook]

BONUS POINTS!!!!!
Wait, am I awarding them in the wrong thread? Regardless - you earned them!

I need to give this technique a try. Need to think on it a while...

[azemigh]

Those are really cute. One of my favorite poems. I did a masterboard using some die cuts as masks and texture stamps. Sorry, forgot to take a pic before I cut it up. I did it on white paper and then left some pieces white and inked some up with vintage photo so I could use with my more vintage paper. Only got 4 cards done, but have some ideas for more.

[nchoney]

yay!! well done!

it's fun getting those Christmas stamps out and getting all inky making the mastersheet!!

[troublesmom]

Now this is one I used to do years ago. I'll need to see if I can revisit it this week. Good one Deb!

[paddlegal]

I'm getting double duty for this challenge and my June 30 Day Challenge. Yay!

As I posted on the other thread, I need to work on this Master Sheet idea. But I will also say that these cards look better IRL than here. I made 3 holiday cards and one non-holiday with this sheet. I liked the idea of using kraft paper for the base with mainly pigment inks and card stock in less traditional colors. I used a number of large and small dies to create the panels and some of the embellishments. I like my hearts card the best.

[Debbie J]

I took these photos twice and they were blurry both times....you get the idea anyway!

[paddlegal]

Ooh great cards Debbie! It looks like you went for a similar look to mine but with FAR greater success! Your colors stand out more.

[azemigh]

I like them both! Farley, yours look like line drawings, love your choice of stamps. Deb, yours give me a winter in the woods feels. Great job, girls!