Mar 20 2008

Everything Old is New Again - Dirty Dozen Challenge for March

Published by zindorf at 4:03 am under Dirty Dozen Challenges

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Each month Jami puts together a Split Coast Stampers Dirty Dozen Design Team challenge for the Current and Alumni Design Team.   Here are the rules for this months challenge that we had to follow:

Everything Old is New Again!We all tend to get so caught up in the latest and greatest stamps, papers, embellishments, etc that we can get into a shopping (and hoarding) frenzy!  So we have to use old stuff for this challenge.

Challenge Focus: Use one of the oldest stamp sets you own along with embellishments and supplies you’ve had for what seems like forever.

Restricted Element: No stamps, tools, or supplies purchased or obtained within the last 6 months. 
Bonus Challenge: Use a technique or style you haven’t used in a long time, but was a favorite at some point in your stamping past.

Well I followed the rules and just use an old Stampin’ Up retired set Sweet Herb, copy righted in 1999.

I also colored my stamp images with regular Stampin’ Up markers.

The main images were stamped on handmade paper that I made myself many years ago when I went through a paper making stage, lol.  I have been hoarding that paper.

Remember those skelton leaves, ahhh I have a bunch of them in a drawer.

It’s nice to know we don’t need all the latest and greatest to make a wonderful card.

Check out this limited supply list for this project:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Sweet Herbs
Paper: Blush Blossom, Handmade paper (main image panel) and misc. handmade paper (store bought)
Ink: none
Accessories: Stampin’ Up Markers, Ribbon, Eyelets and skelton leaves

If you would like to see all of the DD’s cards for this challenge then check out this link:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?si=DCON308+&limit=&x=6&y=10

How about you challenge yourself to make a card out of things you haven’t used in at least 6 months, I dare ya!

Hope your day is a mellow one!

13 Responses to “Everything Old is New Again - Dirty Dozen Challenge for March”

  1. # Janineon 20 Mar 2008 at 4:30 am

    Absolutely beautiful!!! I love your work and your site… I am always browsing…
    Have a wonderful day!!

  2. # Barb (GrandmaUpNorth)on 20 Mar 2008 at 4:55 am

    I love this card. It is awesome!! Love the set too. I’ve only been stamping a couple of years, so everything is new to me! Love the paper too. I can’t even imagine making your own paper!

  3. # Cindy H.on 20 Mar 2008 at 10:28 am

    Beautiful card! Wow, your handmade paper is beautiful! I have all the supplies to make paper but have only made the kind that is pressed into molds. I keep saying I’m going to try making paper for cardmaking but I have one concern. Do you have to treat your paper, i.e. put a finish on it after you make it so that you can stamp or write on it? Will colors bleed? Yours don’t appear to bleed but I don’t know if you sprayed a finish on it.

  4. # zindorfon 20 Mar 2008 at 10:34 am

    Cindy asked “Do you have to treat your paper, i.e. put a finish on it after you make it so that you can stamp or write on it? Will colors bleed?”
    No finish was added to the paper. I colored my stamp with markers and then stamped it, so maybe that is why it didn’t bleed. :)

  5. # Carlaon 20 Mar 2008 at 12:36 pm

    Zindorf, I got my first ink roller last night (smile). May the force be with me. I hope to have some 1/2 as good as you create. Your work is truly inspiring.

  6. # Sara in WIon 20 Mar 2008 at 12:41 pm

    What a beautiful card! I know I have the stamp set and the leaves. Of course I went through the paper-making phase in about 1995 and then never used the paper because it was too “special.” So I could probably CASE your card. But I’m going to challenge myself to find other materials that have been hanging around for a special day. Thanks for the inspiration from your stunning card!

  7. # Kathyon 20 Mar 2008 at 5:06 pm

    Love the soft, natural look…very pretty. I have some handmade paper that I made a long time ago. I never thought about stamping on it. Your card turned out beautifully :)

  8. # Doneldaon 20 Mar 2008 at 7:02 pm

    Wow, love it! Must be true, you don’t really need the latest gadget to make a beautiful card….just a ton of talent :-)

    Thanks Michelle

  9. # Kim Bon 21 Mar 2008 at 6:56 am

    You never cease to amaze me! I can’t wait to see what you are going to do next. I wish I lived near you, so I could take classes from you. I have so much to learn! AWESOME!

  10. # Angelnorthon 21 Mar 2008 at 9:55 am

    Beautiful card Michelle, love the soft colours of the image and all the textures of the paper, leaves, ribbon etc - great stuff!

  11. # Cindy H.on 21 Mar 2008 at 11:35 am

    Michelle, thank you for your reply to my question about handmade paper. As soon as it warms up a little around here, I’m going to give it a try :)

  12. # Conniecrafteron 21 Mar 2008 at 1:55 pm

    Oh WOW! I so totally Love this! I have always been a sucker for homemade paper , such great texture, neat stamping and love the ribbon w/leaves!

  13. # Tonnieceon 22 Mar 2008 at 6:13 am

    Another beauty. Gosh I love to come here to look at you creations.

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