Well I hope you are up for a little challenge!!! This should slap you out of “no mojo” mode if you feel like you are in a bit of a rut.
We all have patterned paper-probably tons more than we could ever use in a lifetime-yet we always buy more! LOL! OR you could totally make your own patterned paper (wow! remember those days? LOL!) for this as well.
Some pattern’s become your most favorite, and cherished. Other’s not so much. Either way there is a great use for all those scraps.
I always like to find new ways to highlight or use my things. I also like to pack a lot of “punch” (no pun intended) with a clean and simple-yet finely detailed card.
I was messing around the other night with this idea, and executed 3 looks. I hope YOU will try this out, since it is a ton of fun!
CHALLENGE :
You need to create an open space-be it with punches, or using a hobby blade/paper snips to cut out part of an image, and layer behind it with patterned paper! Be sure you use dimensionals to get that LOOK! Its very important.
See my samples below-or think: instead of paper piecing the object-cut it out, and layer the paper behind it.
Card 1- Have Faith
I made this for a friend who is going through a difficult time right now, and I think this message will help her.
This card was done using-Beautiful Blooms, Butterfly Kisses, and Everyday Blessings.
I stamped the leaves in the corner using Spring Moss ink-then used some various paper punches for my flower’s. After they were punched, I layered Everyday Blessings paper underneath, using dimensionals! Added some pearls to the centers. REALLY PRETTY in person.
The butterfly was done using Craft ink-on vellum card-stock-then embossed with iridescent ice EP. Its just gorgeous floating there!
I then realized I wasn’t sure I LOVED the flowers-I liked them-didn’t LOVE them. SO I amde another!
Card 2-With gratitude
Now this one is a little different-ALL the smae elements-stamps ink and technique, just the flowers are more round, like one of the flowers in the set, and I used the dotted image for the butterfly wings.
The butterfly is also “floating”-and shimmery-the photo just didn’t pick it up! Poor lighting today. Sorry-too lazy to get my photo set up out.
I just really LOVE this card.
Then I figured I needed to try something a bit different so I did this one-
Card 3-So Many ways to say Thank You
I just got this paper from Verve Visual-which I believe was discontinued my them.
Anyway-I liked the colors and pattern, and thought it would be PERFECT, for my UBER cool, big butterfly punch by EK Success. AND it was! I was thrown off by NOT using WHITE-but natural ivory.
I used the colors in the paper, and colored my sentiment from the Thank You set by Green Grass, using markers by SU! You can never have too many thank-you cards.
The flowers are Prima Got Prints, and match perfectly too. It was a card that came together very quickly.
So that is it! I hope you enjoyed today’s post.
If you have time try it out. Send us all a link here so we can check in on you and see how it turned out. I’d love to hear what you think of it.
Till tomorrow!
42 Responses for "Punched Paper Challenge"
Oh WOW Lauren! That technique is fabulous and I MUST try it! Thanks so much for sharing. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the middle card. Stunning effect!
wow this is really a beautiful set of cards. I love the idea and hope to find time to play along. BTW, card number one is my favorite.
I love the first two! The 3rd one is cute but I haven’t had my morning coffee yet!! LOL You are so creative and TFS!!!!
Lauren those first two cards are amazing. I like the third also but the first two are great. Hope you have a nice day. -Molly B
What a great technique!!!! And what a change of style between the first two and the last, loved them ALL, but the last really made me smile this morning. Can’t wait to give this a try. Thanks for the challenge.
These cards are stunning. Not sure I could do it. But, I will give it a try. Wonderful idea.
Beautiful butterfly and flower cards Lauren! That technique looks fabulous! Love the bright colourful butterfly card too! The bold feel is awesome! hmmmmm now to find a punch I have that would work good 😉
I love all three, but the first is my favorite!! It’s clean, crisp and just gorgeous! Love those colors too! I’m going to have to suck it up and buy those stamp pads from PTI with my next order! I keep using River Rock and Soft Sky, but they just aren’t as good together:)
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Those first two cards are AWESOME!!! Love the colors, the idea, EVERYTHING!!! the last one has a fun playful feel!
Beautiful cards! What a great idea!
WOW*WOW*and WOW!!! Love all 3 cards, the first 2 are perfectly beautiful…love your technique on them…and the last one is awesome too! But I am worried about your finger, how is it feeling? Were you able to rest with it throbbing? I sure hope it’s healing, and that you are not saddled with pain from the smash!
Have a super week! 😀
This technique is just the coolest! What another great way to use those punches! Your cards – all of them – are just wonderful!
Hugs!
What fun that looks to be! I’ll have to give it a try this afternoon! Thanks for sharing your cool ideas!
What a fabulous idea…and such a good way to use some of that patterned paper piling up! Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh, Lauren! These are so lovely! The first is probably my favorite, though they are ALL amazing!
What pretty cards! That glittery butterfly is so great! May have to remember to give that a try.
I keep wondering if one day you might cease to amaze me…but no, you continue to pump it out with signature style and flair! Fabulous, beautiful, amazing cards! Love the technique, and the challenge, you can be sure I’m up for it after I stop slapping myself on the head saying “why didn’t I think of that?”. You did again Lauren…you are simply inspiring!
Wow, this is fun!!!!! I’ll be trying it tonight. I love the cards.
I think sometimes my scrap box could take over my room it’s so big. I now have them housed in file folders separated by color in a 22 gallon tub!
I love this idea – I have so many punches that I seldom use and it would be nice to give this a try. I’m already thinking of some punches that are not flowers that this would be perfect for.
Totally cool Lauren! I can’t wait to try this. What a great way to use all those little pieces of patterned paper. Of course, now I need more patterned punches LOL! I really love the way you do the floating butterflies. OUTSTANDING!
Gorgeous! I’ll bet they’re even better in IRL. Ok, I need to try this and just might have to pull out my PTI sets for it too.
What a great idea! You always come up with the best ideas.
I just LOVE your work !! Excellent cards… They are all wonderful !!
Lauren,
This technique with the flowers is just fabulous. I must try this. Your work is so very inspiring to me. Thanks for so graciously sharing with us.
Janet
OMgosh….Lauren I don’t have time NOW to do these BUT…wink…I’ll make the time. I just lovem’!
All 3 cards are terrific! I have one question, on cards 1 and 2 did you put dimensionals under the entire top layer or just under the area that is punched out?
Another brilliant idea!! I am absolutely in love with that second sample and will have to try this right away!!
once again lauren your cards are beautiful the 1st 2 are stunning so calming and delicate pieces of art.
chriss x
These are all awesome, Lauren! Well, why not? They have butterflies!
Really nice Lauren. I really like the first one a lot and think your friend will too.
I am running like crazy today but had to stop and tell you what a beautiful card you made for your friend who is going through a difficult time. That card is amazing
Sheri
Wow. I love these cards. The first one is breattaking. The second gorgeous, and the third… SO fun! If I can find my stamp area tomorrow, I may have to give this a shot. Thanks for the inspiration.
You are amazing. I check your blog everyday to see if you can out do yourself from the previous day (I hate it when you are too busy and can’t post) and you usually pull it off. Your mind must go a 100 miles an hour constantly. I don’t usually leave comments but I had to tell you that your ideas are so unique and clever. I can’t even pick the right words to describe how tickled I get when I see most of your projects. Thank you so much for the time you put into your blog with the busy family life you have. I wish you the best and please keep creating.
Awesome cards!
Wow, all amazing cards but the first one is my favorite.
Will have to get my punche s out and try that!!
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So very creative – awesome – I love them ALL! What great colours in the last one!
Alison
Wow…these are soooo beautiful!! I love your gorgeous butterflies and punched flowers!!
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Hi Lauren, I met your challenge! My card is posted on my blog: http://www.scrapnextras.com/scrapnextras/2008/03/basic-pomegrana.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
I don’t think I did this right, but here’s my try finally: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/847049?cat=4641
Cool challenge! Love every one of your examples Lauren!
What a fun challenge! I’ve never made a punched paper card before so it was a bit of a challenge – I think it turned out pretty good! Thanks!
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