Monday, September 5, 2011

It Felt Like a Good Idea...

I am really trying to jump start back into stamping and everything and the other night when I made a get well soon card for my cousin, I got around to making a few things. I had been looking around for some inspiration and found a couple of challenges on the Moxie Fab World blog. There was the felt challenge and there were a few sketch challenges. I decided to try the felt challenge. I have some felt and have used it sparingly but I do love how it can easily be cut and added to a card for texture without necessarily adding lots of bulk.



I like to be able to make thank you notes whenever I can for challenges because I always need a thank you note. I found some chipboard buttons in one of my drawers and thought I could make a felt button. I used a scalloped circle first, then cut a circle out of the center before mounting onto the chipboard button. It still looked bare, so I added another button to the center. Easy and simple!



This is one that adds texture and some serious bulk! I've not tried rolled felt flowers before and I can honestly say that I need some practice. It is always fun to try something new to see how it works and if there is a trick or shortcut that might help in the future. I couldn't find one here, though. What I did find, however, was a way to use a sketch challenge. I found this vertical sketch could be flipped on its side and used flowers and leaves in place of pennant shapes. I'm not sure if I'm 100% behind the end product but at least I'm stamping!

7 comments:

Krystie Lee said...

These are fantastic! I love it when I see a post from you in my google reader, I know I'm in for some awesome inspiration! :)

Michellem said...

I "felt" like telling you that these cards are gorgeous!! LOVE the rolled flowers!

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Elena! Thanks for linking these up to the Fabulous Felt challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

Becky Rusher said...

These are great, Elena! I've been wanting to try felt flowers. Thanks for the inspiration.

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey again, Elena! Thanks also for linking this up to the Vertical Sketch Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! :)

sara said...

I love the second card (the rolled felt flowers)! Is there a special technique you use when making a rolled flower (or is it just rolling a strip of fabric)? Either way, love the result, thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

*swoon* stunning cards, as always. Gotta say that #2 is my favorite. Beautiful layout and those flowers are too fun!