NOV09VSNH ~ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009 ~ 3 pm EST ~ FLOOR OF DIAMONDS

[Robyn O]

Title: FLOOR OF DIAMONDS
Hostess: Robyn O (Robyn)
Keyword: NOV09VSNH
Day/Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Time: 3:00 PM (EST)

When I hear the word Masquerade, I think of masks, feathers, beads and the Harlequin type of costumes...diamond pattern of black and white, yellow and purple or red and black. Masquerade Ball has me picturing people in various costumes dancing on elegant ballroom floors. Possibly of a black and white diamond shaped pattern.

Your challenge is to create a card with the Harlequin design in one of the color combinations listed above using the Wall of Bricks tutorial by Birgit Edblom as a guide.

If you are adventuresome try creating your card with a diamond shaped pattern or squares on point pattern. Start with a square piece of paper. Turn your paper so that it is point (corners) at top, right, bottom and left. Stamp your image and then create your lines as per the tutorial (side to side of paper), you may want to make the lines 1" apart instead of 1/2". This way your image will be cut up into diamonds instead of squares.



VIEW THE GALLERY FOR THIS CHALLENGE HERE.

Don't forget to post here to enter to win a Scor-Pal!

UPLOADING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. ALL VSN CREATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED BY 10:00 PM EST ON SUNDAY, November 15th.
2. You have 45 minutes to complete the challenge.
3. Please remember to put in the correct keyword, NOV09VSNH , when uploading your image. Copying and pasting the challenge keyword is recommended to avoid typos.

It is also highly recommended that you post a link to your creation in this chat thread to be sure you layout is seen.

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[Mrs. Mac]

Hey ladies!!!!! I can't wait to try out this technique!!!

[eliotstamps]

Oooh, Robyn, that sounds like a great challenge! I have to run out and do some errands, but I will be sure to play when I get back. I've been wanting to try that technique anyway.

[Robyn O]

Sorry the links did not copy well. Working on getting them resolved.

[Scrapacat]

Very cool challenge! Hi everyone! We've had a busy day so far, so I'm just now getting to sit down to stamp.

[Vonnie64]

Cool twist to the brick wall challenge Robyn!

[Robyn O]

Thanks Yvonne

[lilorangemouse]

Okay - looks like all links are good to go now!

This is a cool challenge Robyn! I'm excited to try it!

[Robyn O]

I looked through the techniques and found this one and thought ...that's it. Then when it was the Technique Challenge for Wed this past week, I thought...great...everyone will have a chance to try it the normal way and be ready for twist on it today.

[lilorangemouse]

Or, some of us will be trying it with the twist as the first time ever trying the technique!

[Mrs. Mac]

Sure seems slow in here today. Where is everyone????

[lilorangemouse]

Maybe they are all away making their harlequin cards.

[Mrs. Mac]

could be......I sure hope so!!! I can't wait to see all the galleries fill up with everyone's amazing projects.

[Robyn O]

Eating, parties, shopping, stamping. Pick one. The baby shower is almost over, only a couple more packages to open. Lot of cute clothes for the babies, not much in toys. Big sis has a lot of those to share.

[princessrandi82]

Thanks for the challenge. I was wanting to try this technique too. Here is my card.

[Scrapacat]

I haven't had a chance to try this technique, so THANK YOU for giving me an excuse!

Dunno, Shannon - maybe starting xmas shopping or getting things lined up for thanksgiving travels? Lots of end-of-season games for some schools, too.

[lilorangemouse]

Very cool card, Randi!

[Robyn O]

You are welcome Randi. Nice job on the card.

[mtgchic]

Great challenge, Robyn! Such a fun twist to the technique. Here's mine:

Medallion Diamond*

*I told you I was addicted to this stamp!

[lilorangemouse]

I've just trying to do my card - and it's like putting together a puzzle! I love puzzles!

[lilorangemouse]

That medalion is beautiful!

[Robyn O]

Puzzles are fun. Used to do them all the time, the more difficult the better.

[lilorangemouse]

Medallion - I can't spell!

[lilorangemouse]

We have a group of friends and whenever we get together, all the women end up around a table working on a puzzle!

[mtgchic]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilorangemouse

That medalion is beautiful!

Thanks! Talk about a puzzle to put together! And then when I was cutting, one strip got turned upside down and then I was, well I won't say "lost" but definitely mildly confused. ;)

[Robyn O]

Nice job Meg.

[Robyn O]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgchic

Thanks! Talk about a puzzle to put together! And then when I was cutting, one strip got turned upside down and then I was, well I won't say "lost" but definitely mildly confused. ;)

Glad you found your way back and could join in the fun today.

[Robyn O]

Baby Shower is over and we are packing up to head home. I'll get on back on then and check things out.

[mommystamps]

I really wanted to do red/black, but couldn't think of how to stamp so the image wouldn't disappear into the black. Maybe next time.
I really enjoyed this challenge, plan to do another!

Harlequin Guitar

[Lori Lynn Washburn]

Thanks for the challenge~ I had what seemed like a thousand pieces spread all over my desk that reminded me of why I should follow tutorials more closely.

Thinking of you

[Robyn O]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mommystamps

I really wanted to do red/black, but couldn't think of how to stamp so the image wouldn't disappear into the black. Maybe next time.
I really enjoyed this challenge, plan to do another!

Harlequin Guitar

Very nicely done. When I get my craft room back together and can find my embossing powder, I too will try this again. Thanks for playing.

[Robyn O]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lori Lynn Washburn

Thanks for the challenge~ I had what seemed like a thousand pieces spread all over my desk that reminded me of why I should follow tutorials more closely.

Thinking of you

Lori, thanks for playing my challenge. You did a lovely job.

[Nitsy73]

Sorry...this is not a technique I enjoyed...guess that's why I don't do puzzles LOL but I did finish one and here it is!

NOV09VSN by Nitsy73 at Splitcoaststampers

[lilorangemouse]

I'm sorry you didn't have fun with this one, Anita, but your card is absolutely stunning!

[Robyn O]

Anita. Sorry you didn't like this technique, but you really nailed it with your beautiful card. Thanks for playing.

[saffivort]

Here's mine - it didn't quite go to plan but I didn't have enough time to redo it. Might try it again some time though.

Bricked Upsy Daisy

TFL, Vannessa

[eliotstamps]

Finally got mine done this morning. Thanks Robyn! Tiled Paris MKL by eliotstamps at Splitcoaststampers

[JadeOnline]

Here is my card for this challenge. Given the time line, I struggled with lining up my image right. In the end, I had some "loose" corners, but thought it just added to the card. Will definitely try this again.

Here is the card:
Tulip Mouse 1

Here is the card showing the hidden area, a little mouse playing in the tulips:
Tulip Mouse 2

[suzybruner]

Here's my attempt! I went with the red/black color scheme. . .

NOV09VSNH SBruner Brick Wall Card by suzybruner at Splitcoaststampers

~ Suzy

[petunia]

This was fun to do but I have to disqualify myself because it took way longer than 45 minutes. Anyway here it is:

Beautiful Grafitti by petunia at Splitcoaststampers