Made this for the Stampinb challenge#23. Nicole/ButterflyEars gave the challenge to make a 3 x 3 note card box and cards. These girls have some wonderful challenges each week. BUT, I must tell you that I have fought this one for hours. The trouble started with my edge punch. I used 4 different ones on the box because my cardstock was hanging in them. Finally I got the drippy goo one to work and used it as icicles on my lid. AAAAAarrrrrrgggghhhhh! I gave up several times but just couldn't let it be so I finally got it finished. If I do say so myself, I deserve a pat on the back just for the struggle. LOL I used glitter paper behind each Christmas design punch.
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009 GMT Views: 1957
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Stamps: Stampabilities (square Noel), Joy sentiment is from set at Hobby Lobby called Peace and Joy Christmas 2009
Paper: The Paper Studio (Blue Country Crackle), Georgia Pacific white cs
Ink: SU Night of Navy, Perfect Plum, Always Artichoke, and Stampabilities pigment ink in Cherry Red
Accessories: DCWV glitter cardstock matstack, 12 x 12 Glittered Candy Cane stickers by Reminisce, red gemstone, Martha Stewart drippy goo edge punch for icicles on box lid, 4 design punches from The Paper Studio
Techniques: PUNCHING, PUNCHING, PUNCHING
Difficulty (1-Easy 5-Advanced): 100 for punch trouble
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @ 4:23 PM
Oh, Benz-alina, these came out super my friend!! OMG, I've never seen that icicle punch. I'd say I want to get one, but after how your struggled with a "100" on difficulty level, maybe I'll pass on that one!!! LOL!!! These 3 x 3 cards are super cute!!! Oh, of course, nothing is out of line when you do it - only the rest of us stampers!! LOL!!! Sorry you had such a rough time, but I think they all came out TERRIFIC!!! TFS!!!
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @ 4:24 PM
P.S. Oh, I just realized the back one is the box for the cards to go into - DUH!!!! You know us angels are so busy taking it easy on Sundays that we sometimes lose our marbles!!! What a great box for the cards!!! TFS! Say hi to your sis, Sprinkz-alina for me if you would!!!
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82065
Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @ 5:33 PM
What a great challenge - I need to do this one! I love how you did them and they look super!
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @ 11:47 PM
Benzaline eh???? So that's what Spammy Pam has named you - has she? Lovely cards - it looks like you are all set for Christmas.. I understand your frustration.......finally got a card in the gallery -but I smudged some brown ink on it.... shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I did not mention in my post - but with an IQ of 4 digits - you wouldnt think I would struggle with a card - would you????
Registered: July 15, 2006 Location: Gilbertsville, PA Posts: 12427
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 4:11 AM
Your cute little set of cards and matching box show no signs of the struggle you had while making them! They're all so cute!! I love the idea of glittered paper behind the punched areas - very clever! You did a great job, and I give you a big ole pat on the back for a job well-done!!!
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Registered: June 18, 2007 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 4857
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 4:53 AM
Hi Brenda! These are just so adorable!!! I love the clean design and the bright colors. So fun. The box you made is great with that border punch! Sorry it gave you troubles... but in the end, it is fantastic!!
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Registered: July 10, 2008 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 118
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 7:28 AM
Hey Sis, As always I think your work is great. The cards are just cute as can be and the box is good also. I hate you had trouble with the punch. It was worth it all though, wasn't it?