Light Bulb Moments

Good morning! Ardyth here with the next Light Bulb Moment! Today I thought we’d take a look at tips for participating in an inspiration challenge, such as SugarPea Designs’ Mix it Up Challenge. This is a monthly challenge and there’s a prize awarded each month! We would love to see you participate – check out the challenge blog for details!

Today, I’ll focus on tips for using the photo side of the inspiration.

Here’s this month’s challenge inspiration:

First, make a list of the elements you want to focus on and possibly include in your card.

I focused on the colours, stripes, textures, masculine feel of that nautical pillow.

I wanted to have 3 horizontal stripes on my focal panel. I lined up my Striped Background stamp, using the grid lines on my MISTI to make sure it was straight.

Next, I masked off the stripes I didn’t want to stamp.

Inked up the 3 stripes.

Removed the tape. This is VERY important!

Stamped. A little blotchy the first time, so I did it again.

Ah, perfect! I cut this down to fit on my square card.

I cut 3 Thanks SugarCuts dies and stacked them with liquid glue.

I placed them under an acrylic block to dry

I added some texture (see the white panelling in the photo?) with some scoring.

I chose a kraft card base to include the wooden skateboard element. I assembled the card and realized something was definitely missing. That’s ok, we have to be flexible with our planning. I went back to the photo for more inspiration. I found it in the framed art on the wall – some colour!

I cut 3 of each star and coloured with Copics. Stacked and glued and added to the card – the perfect little pops of colour and texture!

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8 Comment

  1. Reply
    Christine Smith
    August 18, 2017 at 7:02 am

    Gorgeous card and loved seeing your thought process, thank you! xxx

  2. Reply
    mary w
    August 18, 2017 at 7:27 am

    It’s very helpful to learn how you use the inspiration photo. I’ve been seeing a lot of scoring lately and will try it myself.

  3. Reply
    Tracey McNeely
    August 18, 2017 at 11:03 am

    I love the stripes and the stars add the perfect pop of colour! Great tips!

  4. Reply
    Kirsty Vittetoe
    August 18, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    This is awesome!

  5. Reply
    Lisa Lara
    August 19, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    oh I love it! Great tips Ardyth. Love how you used the striped background stamp.

  6. Reply
    Mary-Anne V.
    August 19, 2017 at 10:04 pm

    Great ideas to create the final card.

  7. Reply
    Pooja
    August 21, 2017 at 9:11 am

    I loved this clean & elegant card !

  8. Reply
    Pat McCleary
    August 21, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    This was quite helpful & I love the finished product.

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