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Monday, July 11, 2011

Birthday Card & Moxie Fab World Challenge!

Awhile back I created this cork calendar using stamps, and I had such a positive response I decided I would make a birthday card using the same basic concept: lots of stamps & cork. With the amount of texture in the cork, it amazes me that the stamped impressions turn out so perfectly. Nowadays, manufacturers have come a long way to make the coolest, most detailed stamps out there...its hard to resist going on a shopping spree! :)

As for the card, I created it specifically for the Stamp It! Cards Week Challenge in the Moxie Fab World which is still going on through Wednesday, July 13. If you enjoy playing around with stamps, you still have a few days left to create and enter!

Now onto the sweet details...I started with a 5X7 kraft cardstock base. I cut out a piece of thin cork sheeting and adhered it on the front cover. Next I used one of my scrap cricut diecuts shaped like a bracket for my masking template. I taped it down temporarily as I randomly stamped all over the borders of the cork using black Staz-On and stamps from Pink Paislee's Daily Junque Collection & The Girls' Paperie Jublilee Stamp Set. Both sets contain fun vintage imagery like the typewriter, camera, numbers, starbursts, & postage. I continued to stamp until all the spaces were filled in. After removing the diecut, it revealed a nice bracket shape. Next I took Poolside Powder American Crafts Thickers and stamped patterns on each letter using CTMH stamps from both the Spot On & Noted Background sets. To add some color, I used some of the spankin' new goodies from Pretty Little Studio's Antique Store Collection. Isn't this banner the cutest? I created it using the Vintage Feed Sacks Mini Paper Ribbon and some black & white twine. To "pin" it to the corkboard, I used yellow & white star stickpins from Maya Road. Besides, you have to have tacks or pins on cork don't you? Lastly, I stamped BIRTHDAY using a Stampin' Up stamp from the Happy Everything set.

I hope you enjoy my newest card, and be sure to check out the Moxie Fab World Challenge! Thanks for stopping by my friends! Amy
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18 comments:

  1. Angi BarrsJuly 11, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Super creative and fun. Love the cork and the adorable banner. :)

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  2. wendipooh13July 11, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    oh wow that is soooo stunning!!! LOVE the cork and the banner!!!

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  3. patti westJuly 11, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Seriously?!! This may be my most favorite card of yours ever!!! I so love the stamped cork! You are a brilliant crafter, Amy!!! :) :)

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  4. Julie Tucker-WolekJuly 11, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    This is soooooooooooooo AWESOME! I loveeeee that cork! :):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  5. ValerieJuly 11, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    This is fantastic Amy! I am loving how you layered the stamped images around the cork and made that shape. I just got that stamp set and am totally inspired to used it now. Love love love this!!

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  6. Michelle HernandezJuly 11, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Seriously? I'm totally blown away- the stamped border is BEAUTIFUL and incredibly unique- who knew cork could take stamping so beautifully? Well you did... FANTASTIC work! LOVE the prints on the banners too- great mix there.

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  7. lisaJuly 12, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Wow, that's so cool!! x

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  8. Amelia KhalikJuly 12, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Wwwwooowwww!!! tfs a fab idea amy!! Love how u did the stamping on the cork sheet. Awesome card! Ur super talented! :)))

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  9. BabyBokChoyJuly 12, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    OH WOW, thank you for doing the stamped cork card!!!! :) I have some cork pieces I bought on clearance at M's YEARS ago and have no idea what to do with it, thanks for the inspo!!!!!!! GREAT GREAT STUFF!! LOVE THIS LOOK!

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  10. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorJuly 12, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Hey Amy! Thanks for linking this up to the Stamp It! Cards Week challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  11. KeriJuly 12, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I'm gonna agree with Patti & say this is the best card ever...so unique & stunning! :) I'm in awe that the cork takes the stamped images so well, and you've arranged them beautifully. Also, how could I NOT love the little PLS banner papers...gorgeous! Thanks, as always, for your sweet comments on my projects! :)

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  12. Aussie TM5 ThermomixerJuly 14, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    oh my wow, this is amazing!! LOVE the banner and the cork!! You nailed it :)

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  13. Audrey PettitJuly 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    My gosh, Amy, this is brilliant! I just adore the look of the cork, and your stamping is out of this world. It must have taken quite some time, but the result is just the coolest thing evah. Love that you even stamped your letters and love that adorable banner. SO awesome, my friend!

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  14. Sharm NidyanandanJuly 18, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    omg!! such an awesome stamped cork card Amy!! talk about creativity, you're amazing my friend!! :)

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  15. SoniaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Wow! Fabulous Creation! love it!
    -Sony
    Sonia-Studio60

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  16. PaperVineJuly 22, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    This is FABULOUS. So creative - the stamping looks great and the banner is perfect too.
    Great to see you at Paper Issues and look forward to seeing lots more of your awesome work!
    Lowri
    http://papervinenz.blogspot.com/

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  17. kate blueAugust 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    totally awesome-espec teh stamping and the banners!

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  18. GladysOctober 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Oh what a super technique!!! Love love love this creation! you are so talented gal!!! beautiful! love this card! got to try it someday! :)

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