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Julia S 09-20-2007 04:56 AM

WT132 - A Basic Challenge
 
The new Basic Gray...don't you just love it?! A gorgeous rich charcoal color! But...how often do you actually use it?! This week for the ways to use it challenge...lets find ways to use Basic Gray or another other great charcoal gray color. If you don't own this color...use Bazzill cardstock or another brand. You can also find some patterned paper with a dark gray in it and use that. Now just to clarify...the challenge is not to use "Basic Grey" from the Basic Grey company...well...you can use it as long as there is some charcoal color worked into your design. Make a card, make an altered item, make a layout...whatever you wish! Just have some fun!

Quick flash back...the very first Ways to Use it Challenge was Going Gray! I still think I need to find some ways to use that!

Please remember to put WT132 in your keywords section and post a link back here. We all can't wait to see your ideas! If you are new, please feel free to jump right in. All are welcome as are people with all levels of experience. The challenges are to get you stamping and have some fun! If you wish to share a sample you have already made, please limit it to one and make sure you create something new as well.

Some samples...

nietstamper - Wishes for You

shelart - Sympathy Card

My sample: Happily Ever After

WT132 Gallery Samples

Happy Thursday! Have fun with the challenge!

papermoon04 09-20-2007 04:57 AM

Great, thanks Julia!

PepperRN 09-20-2007 04:57 AM

wow i am first........thanks for the challenge Julie

kradaker 09-20-2007 04:59 AM

Thanks Julia! Not sure if I have any basic gray...see what I can do!

StampingQueenJAR 09-20-2007 05:00 AM

Fun challenge, Julia!

imastampin 09-20-2007 05:01 AM

I love the new basic gray paper and ink. Thanks Julia!

Stampin Gramma 09-20-2007 05:02 AM

Gray, good, it'll match the weather here today! thanks, Julia, for an interesting challenge. I'm sure I've got basic gray in c/s and ink!

momma b 09-20-2007 05:03 AM

I just used Basic Gray for my Sketch challenge yesterday. I needed it for a 60th birthday card and it was great with the black!

linzenoel 09-20-2007 05:03 AM

Boo! I haven't ordered it yet (I'm slow, I know!) I'll have to be an observer today! :) Great idea, though...I'm looking forward to seeing all of your inspiring ideas!

artystamper 09-20-2007 05:04 AM

Interesting challenge! let's see what I can come up with here!

Here's my card: http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=93535

pammyrn 09-20-2007 05:07 AM

Great challenge Julia!!

jacqueline 09-20-2007 05:11 AM

Beautiful examples!

TreasureOiler 09-20-2007 05:16 AM

Oh darn! I didn't order it. I am not much of a grey/black user. Had the same black CS for over a year and a half...lol

After seeing cards with the basic grey though, I'll be adding it to my next order!

I'll be back later to comment on all the cards!

lacyquilter 09-20-2007 05:24 AM

Good challenge. I got it, but it sits... Thanks, Julia.

Maggie's Mummy 09-20-2007 05:28 AM

I might have to hit up a friend to get some cardstock and ink!!! Love the samples. Thanks for the challenge Julia

bambi64 09-20-2007 05:32 AM

No Basic Gray paper or ink here.. just Going Gray. Guess I sit this one out today.

deipara 09-20-2007 05:32 AM

Hmmm... I don't have any Basic Gray ink or cardstock, but I did just buy a Palette charcoal inkpad. Time to do some experimenting. :D Great challenge Julia!

sexy stylist and stamper 09-20-2007 05:33 AM

Is it ok if I use Going Gray? Maybe if I distress it and dirty it up a bit with black ink it will look like Basic Gray.
Cuz I dont have a charcol Gray.:(

BadSherry 09-20-2007 05:36 AM

Oh cool! I just got this paper and used it for the first time yesterday -- Thanks Julia a great challenge!

DawnL 09-20-2007 05:37 AM

hmmmm, think I might have some paper that will work;) thanks Julia

Julia S 09-20-2007 05:37 AM


Originally Posted by sexy stylist and stamper (Post 7243968)
Is it ok if I use Going Gray? Maybe if I distress it and dirty it up a bit with black ink it will look like Basic Gray.
Cuz I dont have a charcol Gray.:(

Sure...use going gray if you have to...just dirty it up! LOL I hate anyone having to sit it out if they want to play!

sexy stylist and stamper 09-20-2007 05:39 AM

Hey thanks Julia! Off I go!!!!!!!:)

papermoon04 09-20-2007 05:47 AM

Here's mine:

Fleur D Harlequin

Kristin Moore 09-20-2007 05:51 AM

Since it sounds like a lot of folks don't have this color I'm posting a card I previously posted using Basic Gray... then off to work on a new sample! Also, don't deprive yourselves any longer- you really need basic gray- it is gogeous with almost anything!

Beate 09-20-2007 05:56 AM

AWESOME challenge!
I love that color but only used it once so far!
I can't wait to play!

jojot 09-20-2007 06:01 AM

love it......

Toy 09-20-2007 06:04 AM

Here's mine! Thanks, Julia.. only the 2nd time I've used it!

Basic Gray Cowboy

TFL!~

CharmWarm 09-20-2007 06:13 AM

I don't use this color very much, so thank you for the challenge and the excuse to use it! Here's my Basic Gray Butterfly.

chrisations.ink 09-20-2007 06:14 AM

Basically, I loved the challenge! Basically, so late to work!!!

Here's mine: KIND WORDS FOR LEA

Motherof6 09-20-2007 06:15 AM

Had time to do a quick one. I love the Basic Gray so much more than the Going Gray. Thanks Julia, gotta run.

Elephant never forgets

crazysuziestamper 09-20-2007 06:25 AM

Here's a card I posted a couple weeks ago, first using Basic Gray. I got a couple sheets from my Demo to see how I would like it and it will definitely be on my next order! Have a Christmas card in progress using Basic Gray but won't be able to finish that and post it until later today. But for now here's my first Basic Gray card. TFL

http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...&ppuser=104987

Wendybell 09-20-2007 06:27 AM

I have the ink but not the paper (how weird is that???) . . . gotta find some stuff to pull it all together! What fun!

Marge Sexton 09-20-2007 06:43 AM

I don't have any Basic Gray, but I recently recieved a card from a friend that is a great example of the Charbon Designer Paper which is Basic Gray.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Sharon's Thank You

Kristin Moore 09-20-2007 06:53 AM

OK, Here's my newest sample. I seem to want to go with Snow Burst on this gorgeous charcoal gray paper...

markie's mom 09-20-2007 06:53 AM

Hi! Wow Julia! GREAT challenge! I love this new color!

Here is today's submission:
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...4749?cat=10570

RJP111 09-20-2007 06:57 AM


Originally Posted by Julia S (Post 7244015)
Sure...use going gray if you have to...just dirty it up! LOL I hate anyone having to sit it out if they want to play!

Oh thank goodness! I have Going Gray, but not Basic Gray. :)

stagccva 09-20-2007 06:58 AM

Hmmmm....I don't have Basic Gray yet, but I think i might have some charcoal colors Bazzill somewhere! What a fun challenge - can't wait to get home tonight and try it!

ChristineCreations 09-20-2007 07:05 AM

I just did this card on Tuesday so I'll link it...but I'll also try to do another one later.

http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...2956?nocache=1

I did not like Going Gray, but LOVE Basic Gray. (Grey - Gray...American Canadian...you get what I mean).

sexy stylist and stamper 09-20-2007 07:05 AM

After I carried on about not having any basic gray, well lets just say I found some charcol gray that I never knew existed in my craft room... Heres my card...
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...52?limit=last1

deipara 09-20-2007 07:09 AM

No Basic Gray cs or ink here, but I think I did a pretty good job improvising. :)

Papertrey Trick or Treat


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