FUNKIE JUNKIE BOUTIQUE BLOG CHALLENGE

 

The Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog has a fun challenge for January.  The theme is called 'Put A Good Word In'.  We have been asked to design a project using words of encouragement or of a positive nature.  You can find more about this challenge at their blog HERE.

For my project I chose to alter this  2 1/2" x  4"  block of wood.  After covering it with cardstock I mounted it on a wooden stand.  I spritzed it with Distress Spray Stain Pumice Stone by Tim Holtz.  Then burnished the edges with  Tempting Turquoise ink from Stampin' Up.

I made my own embellishments by bringing a bird into Photoshop Elements for sizing and coloring.   I fancy cut all the pieces out and burnished the edges with colored inks. 

These clumps of grass for the top were made with Tim Holtz's die called Tiny Tattered Florals.  I spritzed them with Pumice Stone Spray and a touch of Glimmer Mist.

This is a close up of my chosen words which are also my mantra for the new year.

...IMAGINE...CREATE...INSPIRE...

Close up of the birds nestled in their glimmer grass with hearts floating above them.

Both sides have shinny gold paper mats with design cardstock on top.

This is the back.  Also has shinny gold paper mat with design cardstock on top.

...And there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

POP-UP VALENTINE BOX CARD

 

I created this 'Pop-Up Valentine Box Card' using regular cardstock.  The basic directions are from Split Coast Stampers.  You can find their tutorial HERE.  It measures about 6 1/2" x  4" and folds up into a  6" x  7" envelope made on an envelope punch board.

I brought the template measurements into Photoshop and designed the papers with Valentine themed papers.  The dog is from clip art on the internet.  All embellishments are two sided so the card looks colorful and complete from every direction. 

Here's the back with a plain sheet for sentiments.

...And there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

  

ARROW FOLD CARD

        I  created this 'Arrow Fold Card' using papers from my stash.  Not sure of the collection name but I'm sure they are Graphic 45 papers.  Card measures  5" x  7".  The flower embellishments are cut from a digital kit by 'Fred She Said Designs'.

This is the card opened up with additional flowers.  There is plenty of space for a sentiment.  There is a very good Video by Sam at 'Mixed Up Crafts' that inspired me to make my card.  You can find that HERE.

...And there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

 

ALTERED BOOK BOX

 

I purchased a cardboard box at The Dollar Tree that opened up like a book.  So I simply turned it on it's side and made it into a box.  It measures  5" x  7" with a  2 1/2" spine.  I made templates in Photoshop Elements to fit the top, bottom and spine.  I covered them with a wild print that I found on the internet.  

This is the spine of the 'book box'.  Sentiment was attached with pop up dots.  As you can see I attached round black beads to the bottom as feet.

Here's a close up of the top.  The birds are double sided cardstock images cut out with my Scan-n-Cut.  They are placed in and around a grouping of real rocks.  The greenery is made up of various dies.

...And there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

TWIST-N-FOLD POP UP CARD

 

I created this Twist-n-Fold Pop Up Card with directions by Charee at Graphic 45.  You can find her tutorial HERE.

This is what the card looks like opened up.  It measures about  4 1/4" x  11"  fully extended.

I made templates using their measurements in  Photoshop.  I used a digital kit called 'Mischief Is My Name' by Karen Schulz for background papers and images.   You can find that kit HERE.

Then I cut everything out and put it together following Charee's tutorial.

Here's the back of the card.

...And there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

 

SHAKER BOX

 

This 'Shaker Box' was inspired by a tutorial made by Sam Calcott at  Mixed Up Craft.  You can see that HERE.  The box is 2 1/2" x  4".  Reindeer embellishment and tag is from a digital kit called 'Gnomes' by Laurie Furnell.  She has an Etsy store.

I put tissue paper in my box and filled with mint chocolates. 

...And there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

EASEL CARD with DRAWER

 

I created this Easel Card using patterned paper designs found on the internet.  The box is constructed with black medium weight chipboard.   When folded up it  measures 4" x  4" and is 1" deep.  I was inspired by a tutorial made by Christen with Paper Hoarders.  You can find that HERE.

I made up templates using Photoshop Elements and attaching my digital paper onto them.  Then cut everything out before putting it all together.

Here is my card with the drawer open.  The butterfly is from a Sizzix Thinlits die #661802.  Flowers are little silk pastels from my stash.

...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...