Tuesday, November 10, 2009

AiFactory Challenge #11 - use brads and a freebie!

Hello everyone! Today I am showcasing the use of brads on a card. Easy, peasy right?! Well, the cards that you can make also must incorporate a freebie which can be found HERE. So, let's see what you've got! Once you're done, you can link back to the AiFactory challenge blog found HERE.

For my card, I really had a hard time coming up w/ the right layout. I can't tell you how many sizes I printed that ornament in! And colors too! The ornament is from the Christmas Clipart monthly club kit. I sandwiched the ornament between two pieces of Memory glass by Inkssentials, and then used UTEE and versamark to seal the edges. Interesting technique! I thought I could solder the edges, but um, yeah, you have to have solder! HELLO! Trying to melt WIRE just isn't going to cut it! LOL!

I also used acetate because I love the bottom of the card (the d.p.), and I didn't want to hide it, so I used acetate and stamped my sentiment! I also used lace and OldOlive ribbon to finish the card.

Have a STAMPTASTIC day!

11 comments:

  1. That's really pretty, Erin! I love the glass around the ornament - even without it being soldered. In fact, I think it might have taken away from the clean look of that part of the card if you *had* soldered it.

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  2. Your card is totally awesome, so so pretty!!! I love it. :)

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  3. Super pretty card girl! I love all the extra touches! That DP is beautiful and I like the acetate idea. The colors go great together! B E A U T I F U L !

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  4. Beautiful Erin!!!!
    love those papers!!
    Blessings, Maria

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  5. Great job Erin. When I first looked at your card I thought that it was all material and not cardstock. I just blends so nicely together. Very Pretty!!

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  6. The ornament is definately pretty! Sure sounded like a lot of work!

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  7. Hey - I think I recognize that lace :) Gorgeous, Erin!! and I'm really impressed with the glass - what a great idea!

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  8. This is gorgeous, Erin! I love the lace trim!

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  9. This is Great Erin. Love the lace and that acetate. We will talk soon. Sorry I have been a little pre-occupied but finally getting back to my old self and playing in my "closet" again

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  10. This is very pretty. Thanks for the comment. Yes, it is a challenge to work with my wrist. But, I decided to not let it totally get me down. It's the red hair and being stubborn. lol

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  11. THis is just beautiful, Erin! It was so nice to see you again at SA Philly! Hope you had fun!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by!