The challenge at the Moxie Fab World blog this month is to create a project that uses some kind of a banner. I was stumped ... I didn't have any banner stamps in my stash ... I didn't really need to make a banner for any occasion (I hate to make challenge cards just for the sake of making something ... for me, it needs to be something I will use or send).
Then I saw a picture that changed my mind. Kelly Rae posted photos of her fabulously decorated new studio... and on the wall hangs a banner she had custom made by Etsy Seller, Meringue Designs. The design sort of reminded me of Tibetan prayer flags. I wanted to see if I could recreate the design using paper.
I cut my banner flags (1 1/2" x 2") from pieces of Memory Box Twiggy papers. I used chocolate foam thickers for the letters. I attached the flags to the back of chocolate velvet ribbon using 1/4" strong tape (so the flags would have some movement in the design). The banner ribbon was then attached to a piece of Basic Grey Fruitcake solid paper.
The bird (a Michael's $1 stamp) was stamped on the orange Memory Box paper in Dark Brown ColorBox Chalk and clear embossed. I cut out the bird and attached it using a glue dot only in the center so the wings, head and tail could be bent up slightly from the background. This also works for the Share Your Spark challenge this week to use a cut-out element in your design.
Yes, this is one big card (6"x10"), but it looks great on top of my file cabinet ... so that might be where it stays. I think it's a great sentiment to see every day. Thanks to Kelly Rae (and Meringue Designs) for the inspiration.
you are one clever chicky! :o)
Posted by: E.T | January 19, 2009 at 02:05 AM
this is soooo cute! woo-hoo, i inspired someone, nice to know!!
Posted by: Cynthia | January 19, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Great card and a neat accent for your stamping space. tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | January 19, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Very nice! Love that bird image too!
Posted by: Heather | January 19, 2009 at 04:47 PM
What a fun banner Stef! love the colors and the great bird on this! I bet it looks great on your wall!
Posted by: Julia Aston | January 19, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Love this idea!!
Posted by: Pat | January 19, 2009 at 09:38 PM
This is beautiful! I love the soft natural colors!
(-: Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Van Laar | January 20, 2009 at 11:57 AM
hoooooooooray for making something *FABBBBBULOUS* and keeping it!!! (& it IS fabulous, indeed!)
Posted by: lauren | January 20, 2009 at 06:19 PM
Beautiful! How nice to have something you can enjoy for yourself!
Posted by: Travelingmama | January 21, 2009 at 03:51 PM
Fabulous and so creative! Great job! The bird is terrific
Posted by: Glenda J | January 23, 2009 at 09:30 PM