Kween Bee Kreations

Grid du Jour

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Today’s brightly colored Kreation was made for the Splitcoaststampers.com, Try a New Technique challenge (TLC177).

The challenge was to use the grid technique, which is something I have never done before.  It recommended using a Scor-Pal, however, I do not own one.  So, I used my trimmer and bone folder to make the score lines instead.  You can download a tutorial for making grids, by clicking here.

I started my Kreation by scoring the Very Vanilla card stock at every inch.  I then randomly stamped in Kiwi Kiss the beautiful butterfly from the upcoming release “Dreams du Jour”.  On top of that, I dragged my Kiwi Kiss and Tangerine Tango (new In Colors) ink pads across the top of the Very Vanilla to create a bit of a distressed look.

Last night, for the first time, I pulled out my twill tape.  Using the same ink colors and butterfly stamp, I alternated stamping on the twill.  This resulted in a “worn look” and I am really happy with the outcome of the ribbon I created.   I mounted the twill across a 1 ½ inch piece of Kiwi Kiss, and added some adhesive pretty pearls.

To complete the card, rather than doing a basic sentiment, I chose another stamp from the “Dreams du Jour” set. It was inked in Tangerine Tango, stamped on Very Vanilla and mounted atop a small piece of Kiwi Kiss.

I was a bit iffy about this card and wasn’t sure if I was going to post it or not.  However, I have decided to go with it and post my work.  Every one has different tastes and maybe this card will appeal to one of my readers.  I may re-work it later, but for now, I share with you my Kreation titled “Grid du Jour”.

Sneak Peeks are HERE!

My pre-order arrived at 5:30 p.m. yesterday.  Despite my efforts to stalk my front door looking out for the "man in brown"... my package took all day to arrive.  It was my day off too, so it was a long one waiting, hoping, and anticipating the arrival of my Stampin' Up! order.

BUT, the goodies are finally HERE! and I get to share my samples with you.

Today, I have two Kreations to share with you.  The first one is using the new "Sock Monkey" release.

This is the set that I couldn't wait to ink up.  Using the new Holiday Happenings Designer Series Paper (DSP), I drew inspiration from the colors in the floral pattern.  The card base is done in one of the new In Colors, Baja Breeze.  I cut out two circles using my Fiskars circle template in Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette (also new In Colors). 

I paper pieced the Sock Monkey's "outfit". Rather than sticking with the traditional brown and red Sock Monkey, I chose to use some DSP and Baja Breeze textured cardstock.  He is holding a flower from another new stamp set called Seasonal Icons.  I stamped the image twice - once in Kiwi Kiss and the second time in Baja Breeze.  Then I punched the flowers center using a 1" circle punch and popped it up on dimensionals.  The sentiment is from the "Sock Monkey" collection and is stamped using a stamp-a-ma-jig onto a Pink Pirouette heart from the "Seasonal Icons" set. 

My second Kreation was made using the new release "Dreams du Jour".  I wanted to showcase a few of the new In Colors on this card.  I used (from left to right) Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, and Kiwi Kiss. 

Something you may notice too is the scalloped edge.  I used the new scallop border punch to create my edges and I have to say ... this will be much easier than trying to use a corner rounder punch to create a stylish edge.  SO glad I bought this new tool!  I finished the card off with some blingy rhinestones to add some sparkle. 

COMING SOON:  More, more, more sneak peeks. 

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