Rough Day

This was such a fun card to create! I used techniques I've never tried and it really didn't take that long. I'm on a digi streak playing with all my new Mo Manning images, and this little guy totally cracked me up. I've seen lots of great homemade paper flowers out there and tried to twist it a bit by making buttons for my boy card. This image is so great, because depending on the colors, it could be for a boy or a girl. I had a little trouble with my small piece of glitter cardstock (center button) as it literally fell apart during the crumple stage. I pieced it together and figured it just adds to the 'Rough Day' feeling I was going for. ENJOY! Please stop and check out some of these great challenges. The Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog is looking for a few new Design Team members. It would be such an honor to join that talented crew - come join in the fun!

Sketch Inspiration ~ Whimsical Wednesday #18

Color Inspiration
Our Creative Corner Challenge ~ Blue & Green
Copic Color Challenge #47 ~ B97, YG07, W5

Inspiration
365 Cards Day 320 ~ In Stitches The challenge is to stitch on an image or paper to create texture. I laced up two ribbon borders along the lines of my patterned paper.
One Stop Craft Challenge #63 ~ Fancy Borders or Corners
I don't know if it qualifies as fancy, but the hand sewn ribbon edges and button border were fun and different for me.
Pile it On Challenge #2 ~ Tie it On
The challenge is to use 3 ribbons and include one or more other challenges in your card. I used 3 ribbons on the base of my card and ribbon ties in my buttons
Simon Says Challenge ~ Shabby Chic
I distressed the edge of the mat and photo image and used the crumple method (plus a bit of edge distressing) on the button layers. I thought the ribbon borders gave it an additional shabby chic feel, almost like I had to sew the pieces together to make the card.

Creative Inspirations Challenge #24 ~ Distressing

A Spoon Full of Sugar #87 ~ Lots of Layering The image is layered over ribbon and a mat, and the buttons are triple layered.

My Creation

Image Detail

Faux Buttons

I punched out 3 sizes of circles with my Creative Memories circle punches. I scrunched and sanded them, until some literally fell apart. I used a tish of glue to layer them up, punched 'button holes' in the centers and tied a ribbon lace. SUPER EASY and fun.

INS AND OUTS ~ Rough Day
Stamps: Sumpin’s Wrong (Mo Manning Digital)
Paper: DCWV (Shimmer, Glitter); My Mind’s Eye; Stampin Up, Neenah Classic White
Ink: Copics (E00; W1, 5; N0; YR00; YG06, 09; B95, 97), White Gel Pen
Accessories: SU Ribbon, Creative Memories Circle Punches
Challenges:
Whimsical Wednesday #18
Copic Color Challenge #47 ~ B97, YG07, W5
Our Creative Corner Challenge ~ Blue & Green
365 Cards Day 320 ~ In Stitches
One Stop Craft Challenge #63 ~ Fancy Borders or Corners
Pile it On Challenge #2 ~ Tie it On
Simon Says Challenge ~ Shabby Chic
Creative Inspirations Challenge #24 ~ Distressing
A Spoon Full of Sugar #87 ~ Lots of Layering