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Monday, March 21, 2011

Grung and Silk ~ Newspaper Card

Hi Everyone!
The challenge over @ SplitCoast Stampers today is "Newsworthy". We were asked to use newspaper on our project. Not my normal medium but I gave it a shot and I am so glad I did!
Quite the contrast with that old newspaper and the beautiful Mossy Rock Hand-dyed Silk from Really Reasonable Ribbon, but I think it added just the class I needed! :)


The crossword puzzle was just the right size for a card. I know the words don't fit "up and down" but I was happy that they fit across anyhow! ;)
I made the roses by twisting strips of newspaper and making "rose" circles on round pieces of cardstock that I covered with Scor-Tape. I then sprayed them with a couple colors of Glimmer Mist as well as the outer edges of the puzzle. I lucked out and there was an article in the paper that was in a green background so I used it for the leaves and just hit them with a little green ColorBox ink to make it match my ribbon better. I added some Gradient Pearl Stickers and a White Vintage Brad from Creative Charms to add a little more class. ;)


I am also entering this card in the following challenges:
ABC- "Q" is for Quote (Use a quote or sentiment)
Our Creative Corner -"Don't Throw That Away!"
(Use something that was destined for the trash can)


I would so love to hear what you think about the "outside of the box" style that I used today!

Big hugs,
True :D


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16 comments:

  1. ChristineMarch 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    This is gorgeous True! Love everything!

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  2. Sandi ClarksonMarch 21, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Gorgeous! I will have to try something like this! Great challenge!

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  3. Anita WellsMarch 21, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Brillant idea, going to have to raid my recycle bin for old newspapers. Love the flowers too. xx

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  4. Beautiful GreetingsMarch 21, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Stunning True! I adore those flowers!

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  5. Emily D.March 21, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Gorgeous!!! Those flowers are stunning!!!

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  6. MarleneMarch 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    WOW!!!!! This is beautiful!!!

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  7. Suzi MacMarch 21, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Oh my!! I love this creation True, what an ingenious idea for the flowers and leaves. "claps" with admiration.
    Hugs Suzi x

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  8. DawnllMarch 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I love it!!!
    Such a great challenge and fun way to step outside your style.
    I soo want to "case" this idea!
    lOl
    Thanks for sharing sweetie

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  9. nantasticMarch 21, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    True, you are one of my faves. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. Love your style.

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  10. Wanda CullenMarch 21, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Wowzers! This is sooo stunning and all from newspapers!! I am saving this one to CASE! So clever to twist strips to create the roses! You rocked the challenges today!

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  11. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Oh my...This card is FANTASTIC!!! Loce evry little detail about it!! Thanks for joining us at The ABC Challenge this week! Good Luck! Hugs/sari

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  12. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)March 22, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    GORGEOUS! I made a card making flowers with newsprint too! Got the idea off of YouTube, but I like yours much better. I didn't like my big button centers, so case'd your idea and used pearls instead.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. LorettaMarch 23, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Love your card. I will have to try the roses...thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieMarch 23, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Wow, True, your card is fabulous! I absolutely LOVE your newspaper flowers - soooo cool. I've not tried that, but I love handmade flowers so I must give it a whirl. Everything about your card is wonderful. So happy you came to play with us this week at Our Creative Corner!

    Hope you are doing well!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  15. Wendy JansonMarch 25, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    This is beautiful, Trudy. Who would have thought you could make something so beautiful with newspaper! Thanks for playing along this week with Our Creative Corner.

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  16. ReneApril 3, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    FABULOUS!! Thanks fo sharing how you made your flowers! I've tried making them before, will now try with newspaper!
    Thank you very much for inspiring me, I'm a follower now!!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. Makes what I do worthwhile! :)
Hugs,
True :)