Sunday, May 18, 2014

How R U


I have to say that I was having a really hard time with the washi theme for this year's Gallery Idol first round challenge.  I have lots of washi, but I find that I don't use it much.  

But, I decided that if I could come up with an idea that really got me excited - something unique and different - that I would throw my hat in the ring.  

So here you have that card, my one and only entry into the competition this year.  Whether or not it gets picked up I have to say I love it and I loved the creative process that went into it.

I decided I wanted to piece an image with washi.  I've done this before using the technique I learned here, but sorting through my stamps, I just didn't find one that was speaking to me.  And then I found this pin, and I knew it was going to be the death of me to make a card like that, but I just had to try.

I used the same basic outer shape for the different continents, although I simplified them as I started to sketch in the inner lines.  I tried to simplify those as well since I knew I was going to be piecing with washi and didn't want to have to do a ton of teeny tiny pieces.  Once I had the lines set in pencil (with much erasing and changing) I used a ruler and fine Sharpie to draw them all in.  Then I went to work with a pile of washi and cutting knife.  

Piecing with washi is tricky work, you have to cut through the washi, but you don't want to mess up the paper underneath.  I tried to keep patterns to a minimum, and use smaller ones or some that read more as solids from a distance, and there are plenty of solid washi tapes in there too.  


A very simple sentiment from Altenew finished it off.  

That's all for today.  Tomorrow is release week at Neat & Tangled....if you follow me on FB or Instagram you may have seen some sneaks I've posted....I've got two new sets releasing and I'll be joining in on all the release week fun over there, so please be sure to come back tomorrow to check it all out!

Supplies Used
Paper/Cardstock:  CTMH - White Daisy cardstock; Avery Elle - Mimosa cardstock; PTI - True Black cardstock
Stamps:  Altenew - Label Love
Ink:  Versafine
Other:  A whole lot of washi; CTMH - Cutting Knife; Extra fine Sharpie; Tombow - Stamp Runner

23 comments:

  1. Absoutely AWESOME Miriam! Know this will be picked! Hugs!

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  2. Amazing, Miriam! I think this is a winner!

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  3. Wow wow wowwwwwwwwwwww! This is amazing!!!!!!!!

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  4. Holy COW!!! This will sooooooo get picked!! :)

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  5. INSANE. I have a feeling that you'll make it in, and that this will be your year. team Prantner!

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  6. Ok this is amazing! Totally bowing to you! Way to go!

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  7. This is a winner. I give up now. ;) This is amazing!

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  8. Whoa! This is freakin' amazing, Miriam! You will definitely make it through with this baby!

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  9. What a fun card! LOOOOVE all the washi tapes! LOVE how you cut them to make this design-- I cut my corners to miter them... it is difficult not to cut through the paper! LOL! Great job and goooooooood luck <3

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  10. How am I? I am in awe. Seriously. Wow Miriam. If you aren't one of the winners then it'll be a complete travesty!!

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  11. Wow...this is one incredible card.

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  12. Holy mapquest woman...mapping the world, one strip of washi at at time. You're flippin' amazing!

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  13. So, stinkin' cool! LOVE this quilted look! What a great idea! I'm sure your one entry will carry you right through to the next round ;).

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  14. This is WON-DER-FUL ! Amazing and so inspiring card...

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  15. This is just the coolest card Miriam! I love it! Such a cool concept and great execution! It's perfect! Good luck with the competition!! They would be crazy not to choose this one!

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  16. wow very creative and super awesome.. good luck

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  17. wow, wow, wow! that is some determination right there! amazing results!!!! best of luck to you!!

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  18. This just ROCKS!!I think this might just get you in Top 20! Good luck!

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  19. This sure looks like a top 20 to me :) superb is the word, pure genius !

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  20. You're a genius Miriam. To think of this design is one thing, but to actually execute it...another. A truly impressive design. I love it!

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  21. I WAS SO right....yay yay yay! Have fun playing with diecut!

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