Stacy Croninger
Nothing like a good challenge to bring out the creativity and for me, that’s exactly what my assignment for the 75 Card Challenges blog post did—got the old creative juices flowing.
My lucky draw was challenge #18 – Stamp with a Homemade Stamp. I scoured my house for options, tried several without the result I was hoping for, and settled on carving my design from a cork.
The thing I quickly realized about working with cork is the porous nature doesn’t create clean edges, but my diamond shape seemed okay with the limitation. I used my newly made stamp to create a line of diamonds, layered it over crocheted ribbon, and voila, a card was born.
If you want to really challenge yourself, type the list of challenges, cut them up, and place them in a jar. Each week, draw one out and use that to design a project. You’ll love trying new things and end up with a variety of cards, tags, bags, and more to share with those you love.
Check out today’s challenge on Moxie Fab World and have fun creating!
Just wanted to say how wonderful it is to see your smiling face Stacy!! Cute idea with the cork too.
I really like the way the stamped cork looks! A very cheery card!
love the stamp idea!!!
What a nice card – I am impressed you were able to cut the cork and get that design. I have trouble enough keeping the cork in one piece removing it from the bottle – lol…
Love the way the card turned out. You could have also carved up one of those nice soft white erasers (I think Staedtler is the brand) or some fruit or a vegetable. I know from experience that apples, potatoes and celery work well. Oh…the possibilities that are in our homes. Since I made my first carved stamp out a potato, I’ve never quit looking for “stamp potential” in just about every item I touch.
Nicely done!
I love the texture the cork leaves…SNJ!!!
LOVE your quirky cork stamp, Stacy. Thx for the great idea
Very cool! I love the row of diamonds!
I love the idea of cutting the list up! Sounds like a great way to get started when I’m stumped for an idea!
Card looks great.
Love this card and the homemade stamp. I love the idea of reaching into a jar full of challenges and creating based on the one that is drawn.
Gosh I have NO clue what I could use around the house, but it will be fun figuring it out
Love your cute card!
What a great idea of picking a new challenge to try each week.
Your stamp turned out great.
Excellent idea! I’ll have to do that for when my creative mojo needs a lift. BTW, I love the way your diamond turned out.
I really like your idea of cutting up the challenges and selecting one each week. I think I”m going to try that. Thanks for sharing your card and stamp today!
Oh, I love this card. How creative to use the cork. I really must get the list and challenge myself. Thanks for sharing.
Loved your idea! Great card, love it! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.