It's that time again - for our monthly Baker's Dozen Studio Challenge! SO happy you popped in to check it out. I just know that everyone has great projects for today. I can't wait to check out everyone's blogs today! This is our chance to share what makes our craft studios tick, and what goes on behind the scenes. Each month Taylor gives us a fun, crafty challenge so we can share our favorite stamp sets and some tips and advice with you.
The theme for April is: "MIX & MATCH! Taylored Expressions stamp sets are designed with plenty of images and sentiments so that they are 'self contained' for lots of creativity. Sometimes, though, it's fun to mix and match several stamp sets for even more creative possibilities! Our challenge for April is to create a project using three or more stamp sets."
Well, you guys know that this is right up my alley! I love to do this, and actually do it all the time. You might remember that in this month's release I used a graduation set to make a wedding card! It's because the sentiments are so versatile. This month, I'm ready for warmer weather, and kind of feeling the Sea Life and Nautical vibe. So, I went through all my TE stamp sets and dies and came up with this collection of things:
Here's a close up of my waves and anchor! The waves are the 'negative' space left after using the scallop die. I love this layered effect. The little anchor die is done in black paper.
Here's my funky happy octopus, just swimming around...
Here you can see my layers and dimensions, created with foam tape.
And one last shot...the inside of my card! I didn't want to waste those scallop papers!
Some advice for working with your stamp sets... Have fun! That's the most important thing! When I'm brainstorming I get out all my stuff and lay it out on my table and just sort of let my mind wander. Sometimes I'll choose a theme (like today) and sometimes I have a topic - ie birthday or wedding - and look for possible matches.
SUPPLIES: Life Saver Stamp Set, Under The Sea Stamp Set, A Day in Paradise Stamp Set, Medium Scallop Border Die, Life Savers Dies, Copic Markers, Twine.
LINK LIST FOR TODAY'S FUN!
What a fantastic card, Wanda! Love the color combination! Such a great mix of sets too! As always, an amazing creation! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | 04/29/2013 at 06:41 PM
I love the way you have incorporated so many different sets and they all work!!Fantastic!! Love the waves in the different levels. They almost look real!
Posted by: Fonda Jo | 04/24/2013 at 02:24 PM
Such a sweet and fun card..great colors!!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 04/24/2013 at 11:28 AM
Super cute scene! What fun card. Way to work those sets - now that's what I call getting your monies worth out of those stamp sets!! Nicely done.
Posted by: Natalie H | 04/24/2013 at 09:10 AM
Your creative genius never ceases to amaze me, Wanda! I saw this on FB, and I was like....shut the front door! Toooooo cute!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 04/24/2013 at 08:55 AM
Holy Cannoli Wanda!! This is amazing!!! You have created an amazing and wonderous masterpiece of awesome funness!!! Total awesomeness!!! You ROCK!!
Posted by: Sankari | 04/24/2013 at 08:31 AM
Wow, Wanda, you packed a whole lot of sets into this card...it's adorable! Love the bright, cheery, colors too, seeing this put a smile on my face. Hugs!
Posted by: Shelly | 04/24/2013 at 07:24 AM
Too too cute! Love the touch of twine! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | 04/24/2013 at 06:28 AM
So, so cute, Wanda!! LOVE your "sea" card. . .absolutely adorable!!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | 04/24/2013 at 03:28 AM
Brilliant Wanda!
Posted by: Lezlye | 04/23/2013 at 08:32 PM
Darling card--I love the red and turquoise color scheme.
Posted by: julie | 04/23/2013 at 04:11 PM
Just wonderful, Wanda! Love the mix of stamps and dies you used to create this super sweet ocean scene!
Posted by: Stephanie Kraft | 04/23/2013 at 10:59 AM
You are truly an expert at combining sets, Wanda! I thought I did good with 4 sets! Your card is absolutely darling!
Posted by: Broni | 04/23/2013 at 10:18 AM