TLC342 ~ Fill the Opening ~ (9/12/11)

[joan ervin]

Hello everyone...are you ready for a little fun??? I have a fabulous technique for you today...I'm calling it Fill the Opening!! It's a little more challenging so I did make a tutorial for those who need a visual.

Here are the deets:
1. Cut an opening in the front of your card with a large punch or a Nestabilities die.
2. You will need stamps that you can cutout....stamp two of each so you have one for the back support. Symmetrical stamps are the best because you can turn the back one around so you have a pretty inside, too.
3. You are going to add the images to the opening...one at a time....the front one first and then add one to the back of the image for support. Be sure they overlap on the side as well as the other images for support.
4. The main object is to connect the stamped, cutout images in such a way that they create a design and yet you can still see through the opening.
5. I know this sounds like greek so here is a tutorial that will help you see what I was trying to say!!

Here are my samples:

Under the Sea

Music for the Soul

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I can't wait to see what you create!!!

[bensarmom]

Oh my Joan, this looks like a great challenge. Hope I can play tomorrow.

[eured99]

Joan, this is so inspiring! I need to think on what I have that will work... thanks so much for your hard work with this challenge! BTW, I love both your cards!

[gabalot]

Hi. Your floral card is soooo pretty! I've never heard of this technique so it'll be fun to try. Hope I can play later today!

[Nessie]

What a great tutorial and I like the second card so much better as well. Just stunning!

[Holstein]

Thanks Joan for a great challenge and tutorial. I love your card samples. This is the card I made for the challenge.
TLC342 Wedding card, Fill the opening by Holstein - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[NANCYRUTH]

Thanks Joan this was fun!!! Here is my card!!!

[yo sam]

Wow, Joan! This was so much fun! I have so many ideas for this technique! Here's mine TLC342 Happy Birthday by yo sam - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[peeps321]

This is my first attempt at this particular challenge...wow! I had to really wrap my mind around this one..
Baa Baa Black Sheep
and the inside
Thanks for a great challenge!
Polly

[stampingout]

What a fun challenge, Joan! Here is my card.'

Happy 'Owl'Oween!-TLC342 by stampingout - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[imastampin]

Now why hadn't I thought of that???? I love this technique Joan. It is a bit time intensive, but makes for a very very nice card.

Here is mine!

[Biggan]

Thanks Joan for a fun challenge! Here�s mine;

Christmas Star

TFL!
Birgit

[TrishG]

What a great technique. I've seen cards like this before. This gives me the push to try it! Thanks!

Filled Top Note Christmas by TrishG - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Fillled Top Note - front by TrishG - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[hobbydujour]

Joan, this is a fun and lovely technique you delveloped! At first, I thought it might be difficult and one of those "I'll do it once, but never again" techniques........BUT, it wasn't. My card went together quite easily and it is something that I will definitely do again. Thanks!!

SPARKLING SNOWFLAKES

[MariLynn]

TLC342 Fill in the opening with fall leaves by MariLynn - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

What a fun, creative technique. Thanks Joan!!!!

[Marsha Drain]

Fun challenge Autumn Fun Challenge by Marsha Drain - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[patgarvin]

Here is mine.

[sashakitten]

Absolutely LOVE the technique, can't wait to try it!

[etsdas]

Thanks for the challenge - not sure if this is right, but I did try!!!
WRFLCC1103, TLC342, Thanks to the Troops by etsdas - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[djchrist]

Here is my card I hope you like it.

My Gallery: BOO! To You by djchrist - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

My Blog: Designing with Debbie

I Design for:
Marks Finest Papers and Heart Song Designs

[Crafty Julia]

For The Try a New Technique Challenge- Fill The Opening- I used my SU 1 3/4" extra large scallop circle punch for the opening- you can see a brown bunny peeking out. I used orange gingham ribbon to add a little pizzazz to the card, and lots of die cuts! Here's my card:
TLC342 Blossom Bunny by Crafty Julia - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[ckbythesea]

A challenge indeed! Thanks Joan, I may have to try another one.

Fill In the Blank by ckbythesea - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[patgarvin]

Here is the inside of my card.

[niki1]

Here is my card closed :
TLC342 An old pocket watch by niki1 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
and the inside :
TLC342 An old pocket watch by niki1 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
niki

[momof5sons]

Thanks Joan for the great technique and tutorial...I had fun with this at today's Tea Party! Here is my card Sophisticated Tattoos.

[redi2stamp]

TLC342 -friendship by redi2stamp - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Joan thanks for the challenge., perhaps I could have done better with more time, but I
really wanted to get this card of to my friend. hope it's ok... thanks

[vernagus]

Well I didn't do the double image thing when i filled my opening, but I think this qualifies!

Witchy Silhouette

[Cholstead]

I thought I would give this challenge a try and had so much fun! I am going to try and make a few more of these... Thanks so much!

TLC342, Sep 2011 Swirly Romance by Cholstead - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Carrie

[Gem35]

I am simply thrilled with this technique, Joan! Here is my card:
One Last Summer Card

[susanbri]

A great new technique to learn! Here's mine:

Star-filled Circle

[snowmanqueen]

Here's mine:
QFTD82, IC306 Flirtation by snowmanqueen - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers