I made two cards for this week's Make it Monday #157 DIY Coverplates. This is an interesting technique, but I have to say that I don't think I will ever complain that a $16 cover plate is too expensive. It's easy but error prone to try to do it yourself--at least in my experience.
I used Get to the Point dies for both of my cards. For my first card, I put a piece of patterned paper from Basic Gray Kneehighs under my die cut card stock. I got that idea from this gorgeous card made by Diana.
I added a sentiment to the inside, and the last remaining bit of that patterned paper.
I used Laurie's Card Hanger Die to attach the card to a gift bag.
My panel is cut along a diagonal at about the half way point. That is because there were some unmentionable things that happened at the top, and I didn't want to start over. I kind of like the partial look, though, and it gave me a good place to stamp my sentiment.
I am also going to link both of these up at Seize the Birthday. It's been far too long since I played over there.
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Wow. You would never know that this technique gave you any trouble Joyce...I love it! I love the herringbone pattern on the second one and how you added patterned paper to the first...you were thinking very "graphic" today!
ReplyDeleteBoth great cards, I really love what you did for the color combo! So glad you're playing along this week at Colour Me...!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome colours peeking out from beind the arrows on your first card, Joyce ... love the collection of herringbone arrows clustered together on the second ... just lovely! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLove these both Joyce. They are both so fun and graphic. Great job with this technique.
ReplyDeleteLove both cards, there is no wy you would think the second card came from a mistake. It looks brilliant.
ReplyDeleteTwo super cool cards Joyce. I love the funky patterns. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are totally genius, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the 'jumble of colors' from Color Me #13 ~ you really nailed it.
My wee crafty brain doesn't compute with that many colors :-)
Joyce, I am with Cathy, your cards look so beautiful and effortless. I love them both and can't wait to give this technique a try.
ReplyDeleteAww...what a super cute wavy arrows :0) Love this !!!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the pattern paper behind the die. I was thinking of doing that. I also love the way you placed the point dies. It reminds me of the taped off embossing in the online card class.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the herringbone pattern on the second card. I was stumped by not having matching stamps for these dies and love how you worked around that challenge beautifully!
ReplyDeleteJoyce you took what I saw as a tough challenge and created not one but two gorgeous cards, I may be brave and try it but only if i can CASE you!
ReplyDeleteLove the patterns underneath your custom cover plates.
ReplyDeleteI really love both of these colorful cards, great use of the arrows for this challenge!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, WOW, I am speechless, both of these cards are stunning and I want to thank you for linking them both up to Seize the Birthday! I couldn't wrap my head around this technique, but you totally got it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove both of the cards! Great job with all of the challenges! I love the home made cover plate....going to have to give it a try! Thanks so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThese are both fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fab card!! So glad you're playing along this week at Colour Me...!
ReplyDeleteI love them both! The arrows combined with the chevrons looks so fabulous! And I agree with you that the cover plate dies are worth it, although the way you customized them looks great--maybe PTI needs an arrow coverplate? Great cards, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteTwo really great cards, Joyce! Love those arrows on the first one especially. Great dp and stamping behind the coverplates too. : ) Bev
ReplyDeleteBoth cards look fantastic, Joyce! And your design came out great. Love the patterned paper under the arrows!
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing cards...love how cool it looks! Thanks for joining us over at Seize the Birthday...hope to see more of you! :)
ReplyDeleteI never had time for MIM last week but if I had come here first I would have given it a try! I love these! You did a great job again! I want to try this now.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say good luck with all the testing and college stuff. Enjoy your visits .
This is a really cool and awesome looking technique but I don't know if I would have the patience for it! I love the papers you used on the first card - they totally suit those funky arrows. And I like the partial look on the second card. I think covering the whole thing might have been too busy. Hooray for happy mistakes!
ReplyDeleteLove those wavy arrows.You used the perfect pattern under them to really make them pop. It has the motion to it but in angles to offset the waviness. That second card is really neat with its crisp graphic design. It kind of makes my eyes want to quiver a bit though.
ReplyDeleteLove them! Love them! Love them both!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at STB.
Hugs, Marzena DT
Congrats on your Seize The Birthday shout-out.....its an amazing card!
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