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Jan 25, 2012

Go-to Gals Designer Challenge: A Muse Studio

Have you seen the newest special issue by Paper Crafts Magazine?


Stamp It! 3 Ways is a really fun issue!  On each page, three designers created a project using the same stamp set.  You won't believe how unique and creative each project is!  I love seeing new and versatile uses for stamps & this issue is packed with inspiration!

The Go-to Gals have taken this concept and adapted it to our monthly designer challenge. All 6 of us have taken the same stamps to create a project on our blogs today.  We decided to use the Harlequin background set & the Essential Sentiment set from A Muse to create a unique project.

I'm headed to California in just a few short days for the Winter CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) trade show... so I have travelling on the mind!

I found this airplane silhouette shape in the Silhouette Studio and used the negative space as my focal point.

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I stamped the Harlequin background image over my paper & embossed it with clear EP.  I placed the Air Mail layered sticker by Amy Tangerine  in the top corner so that my project would mimic a postcard.

I used A Muse's Ocean Pigment ink to stamp my sentiment.  I was really surprised how well it showed up on my bright pink paper!


I'm so curious to see what the other girls have come up with!  Make sure to visit each of their blogs today to get even more inspiration!
Betsy
Teri
Kim
Windy
& Jennifer

*Make sure to check the Paper Crafts Connection blog later today for your chance to win both of the stamp sets featured today.

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80 comments :

  1. Tenia NelsonJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    What a super cool card!!! Hopefully I will get to meet you in Anaheim!!!! See you soon!!!

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  2. Kelly BoothJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Perfect Card...Love the tone on tone stamping!!

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  3. TabathaJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Great Card! Wow that blue shows up brilliantly on the pink :O It's not often you see a light colour show up on a darker paper. Love the negative space plane!

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  4. MargieJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    What a fantastic card! I love the negative space cut out!

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  5. cheironJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    What a fun travel card! Love the cutout.

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  6. CherJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    thinking planes will be BIG this year in the crafting word...I know my head has lots of ideas going...ty

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  7. Ruby CraftJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Love your "Air Mail Postcard" card. The colors are dynamic and fun! Great use of negative die cutting.

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  8. Dana D.January 25, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Your card is so cute. Loved all your techniques you used. Very creative.

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  9. conilJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    So clever. Love the stitching

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  10. BarbaraJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    What a fun card! Very clever idea and just perfect!

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  11. GeriJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Love it! Thanks for the idea about using negative space. Sure wish I was heading to CHA on a plane.....

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  12. BunnyfreakJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Love the idea of using the negative.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Love the punch of pink with the Harlequin stamp!

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  14. by belleJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Cute card.

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  15. joyJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Love the tone on tone stamping, Julie! Your card is adorable.

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  16. MEGHAJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    lovely card ........it gives thought to fly now
    thanks -------megha
    http://www.meghanuj01.blogspot.com/

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  17. liannallamaJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    This is so bright and cheerful! I love the tone-on-tone look you created--super card!

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  18. Ulina / Apricot BubblesJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Pretty! I have itchy feet now!

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  19. Random MemoriesJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Great idea...Love the colors!

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  20. debbJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Love the embossed Harlequin stamp! Beautiful card

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  21. Vera Yates (Ling)January 25, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    This is such a cool card, Julie! Makes me want to hop on a plane & take a trip. :)

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  22. marieJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Really like that background.

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  23. ChunyuanJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    very cool card.

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  24. RavengirlJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Wow, love this! The subtle harlequin background really works here!

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  25. GwenJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Love the embossed background!! Super cute card!

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  26. Michele GrossJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    How fun!!! Love the big jet just in time for CHA! Really looking forward to meeting you :)

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  27. cheryl (clee')January 25, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Love the plane flying across the harlequin background - reminds me of flying over the green patchwork of fields in the Midwest!

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  28. marymacJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Nice to see a different type of valentine card. Great colors.

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  29. JuliaJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Love what you did with this card.

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  30. MelindaJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Great background!

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  31. LindseyJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    The embossed harlequin background is perfect! Great Amy Tangerine sticker to go with the fun plane, too.

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  32. jengdJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Love the subtle look of your background!

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  33. dreamaJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Love your plane...safe travels and I'm sure LOTS of fun!

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  34. Toni KJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    I love your take on the harlequin pattern!

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  35. sharon gJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Oh how cute. I like the harlequin background--so subtle.

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  36. Beatrice LawsonJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    The harlequin background is fantastic!

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  37. B. PoterajJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I love the airmail stamps and things. So cute.

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  38. SvetlanaJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Great card! Cool idea!

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  39. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Love the colors used on this card.

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  40. Nancy JensenJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Love your card and how you used the negative of the plane as your focal point.

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  41. reneeJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    love the clean and simple look of this card...thanks for sharing.

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  42. nancy davisJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Love it! What a cute and very differnt Valnetine!! (Love the air mail stamp!)

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  43. Janet L.January 25, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Great card! I love the background and the happy colors you used.

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  44. AmandaJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Great card~luv the bright colors! These stamps from A Muse;) Thanx 4 sharing w/ us 2day! ~prhmangel(at)gmail(dot)com
    Blog: www.scrappinangel-amanda.blogspot.com

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  45. MarlaJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Cute card and have fun at CHA!!!

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  46. Maria MatterJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    fabulous, great colors & detail Julie!

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  47. SusanJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Very nice card - love all the details.

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  48. stampingbowdJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    What a great card!!!!!

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  49. TonaJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    I really like the look you got from the background stamp. Great card!

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  50. Robin GibsonJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Love that image, and how bright and beautiful your card is! Thanks for sharing:)

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  51. Nicole DoironJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Your card is adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  52. Emily KeatonJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Totally sweet card! I love it. :)

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  53. connieJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    this is so cute!

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Cool card. love the pink color.SNW

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  55. cassie dJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    I love your card!

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  56. Marlena M.January 25, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Such a unique image and card! I love it. ;)

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  57. Auntie EmJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I really like the embossed panel of the Harlequin stamp with the image cut out. The little stamps in the corner really finish it nicely.
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  58. TanjaJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Lovely bright card!

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  59. JaLMJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Cute card. Have fun at CHA!

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  60. dianaJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Love the stamped BG on this card! TFS ;-)

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  61. Maureen ChandlerJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    It is so clever how you did this card! Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  62. lisa808January 25, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Fun card.

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  63. DonnaJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Love that background! Great card!

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  64. FrancineBJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Very clever! Love how you made the card into a letter.

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  65. KatieJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Such a cute card! I love the subtle background for the plane! Great job! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  66. SusanJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Love the way the harlequin pattern points the way for your jet to Anaheim! Have a wonderful time at CHA!

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  67. Patricia FolchertJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Very cool card, love the details.

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  68. LillyJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    What a cute card!

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  69. Sue VanDeVusseJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Love how this reminds me of a postcard! Great background embossed that way.

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  70. Levana XuJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    first time I saw this card, my eyes focus on that stitch, very clever!

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  71. Jeanette M.January 26, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Great card - love that background!

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  72. Deb Walker Deb Stamps Life, LLC January 26, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Bold and fun! Love all that hot pink harlequin!

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  73. NatkaJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    It's a wonderfull funny card!

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  74. JackieJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    cute idea!

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  75. Isha GuptaJanuary 26, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Love tone on tone embossing. TFS

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  76. MarlaJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    So cute, love the harlequin stamp turned on its side!

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  77. Grá O'NeillJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Fantastic background stamping, must try this :)

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  78. MoosiskJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Who wouldn't love a little "air mail"!!!! Thanks for sharing your card with us during the hop. :D

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  79. Helen F.January 26, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Super cute card, Julie!Great background :)

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  80. Savannah O'GwynnJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    This is AMAZING! Another fabulous card by you! LOVE that plane!

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