Wednesday, January 12, 2011

OWH Challenge

Today's challenge on the Stars & Stamps blog is to make cards for Operation Write Home, using unused, unloved supplies.  I recently found a whole stack of this heavy-weight textured cardstock.  There are lots of fun colors, but I never found a use for it.  My challenge this week has been finding ways to use this stuff.  Here's what I did with this brown, that looks somewhat like leather:


 

I also used this roll of Offray Wildcat Camel ribbon.  It seems to go well with this textured cardstock.  I made sure to mount these on a light colored base card, so that it's easier to write a message inside.

There's been requests for more masculine cards and I think these work.

If you would like to see what this paper looks like, check here.
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9 comments:

  1. gbinionJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    what a cool look!!! i like the camel ribbon with the leather.... very good man-card!!!

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  2. Paula S.January 12, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    That stock really does look just like leather! These are definitely good for the guys I agree.

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  3. ShellyJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Awesome cards, Velda!!! I love the texture and the animal print ribbon. Great look!

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  4. Sherry HickeyJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Great cards! I recall someone was looking for cowhide-type paper recently; I hope they see your cards!!

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  5. TKJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I agree, these are terrific cards. What a fun challenge. I must play too!

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  6. Jan HunnicuttJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Nice cards Velda! Thanks for accepting the challenge at Operation Write Home today!

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  7. AtticelfJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Nicely done! These would be great "guy" cards.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    That does look like leather. Neat, and what a stash you have of it, my dear. It might also make nice cover stock for mini albums.

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  9. emarciJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    You really are inspiring me to use what I have and stamp! Thanks Velda!

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