Love this challenge! I used to make a lot of shaped cards, but this is the first one I've done in a long time. I found the template in my template folder (amazing!) and I saw it in a library book a long time ago. Can't remember what book or I'd give credit.
It's actually pretty simple: fold a long card in half and draw the paintbrush shape and cut out, leaving the left side uncut (this is the fold). Trace the handle on brown c/s and bug it. Rub a little ink over the high points and attach. Punch 1/4" hole in handle.
Crimp a strip of silver and put two brads in it. Attach equal size strips side by side on sticker paper. Trim to brush size and attach. Attach the silver piece on top.
Computer generate the type (font is Paintdrip). Attach to a leftover piece of the strips bg and attach w/ foam tape. Attach a paint chip w/ a twist tie to the hole in the handle.
As far as what I would use this card for;I don't know. Maybe an invite to a night on the town. A kid's painting play date. I'm sure there are others; I just thought the shape was cute.TFL
Edit: this fits in a #10 business size envelope.
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Fri, Jun 20, 2008 @ 7:57 PM
I just bought a new house. Do you think I could use this to send out to all my family and friends to come paint. Love this card. You did a fantastic job. Really great detail. The paint chip is perfect. Love the detail on the handle. Looks almost real. TFS
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Fri, Jun 20, 2008 @ 9:02 PM
so, so, cool, Julie! and thanks for the detailed instructions...I'm gonna save this for future. I love the bugging and crimping you did! can't wait to play with the IC...thanks for suggesting it....love FLW!!! see you in the next gallery..Happy Weekend
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Fri, Jun 20, 2008 @ 10:29 PM
WOW that is so cute
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