#45...Wet Embossing

We are a group of great friends from all over the place, who wanted to start a stress-free challenge site. This will be a weekly challenge, and there will always be something here for you to see or try. Individually, as designers, we may not all be here every week because we are busy just like you!! So 'take the plunge' when you can or stop by to be inspired, even if you don't have time to "play". Make sure you don't miss a week of inspiration by subscribing to our site on the right!

One of the most popular techniques used on the most creative cards is wet (a.k.a.-heat) embossing.  The effect is one of beauty, giving a raised finish to any image.  There are numerous ways to use wet embossing on your cards, so we are challenging you to give it a go!  Create a card this week using any technique involving wet embossing!  We can't wait to see what you come up with!

In the meantime, here is some inspiration from the design team...

Robbie

Joni

Helen

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#44...Use Basic Gray and One Other Color

We are a group of great friends from all over the place, who wanted to start a stress-free challenge site. This will be a weekly challenge, and there will always be something here for you to see or try. Individually, as designers, we may not all be here every week because we are busy just like you!! So 'take the plunge' when you can or stop by to be inspired, even if you don't have time to "play". Make sure you don't miss a week of inspiration by subscribing to our site on the right!

Poor, poor gray!  It is a color commonly associated with conformity, boredom, uncertainty, old age, indifference and modesty.  And it is the favorite of only 1% of the population!  (These statistics/definitions are provided by internet so they must be true!)  

Well, stampers...it's time to change the opinions of the other 99%!  We challenge you to use any shade of gray (with one other color of your choice) in your card this week.  There are truly some beautiful colors that go with gray, so the sky's the limit in picking the perfect partner!  Please join us in giving gray some much needed love!  We can't wait to see how you use this misunderstood color in your card creation this week!  

In the meantime, here is some inspiration from our design team...

Leslie

Robbie

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#43...Use ATC to Make a Card

We are a group of great friends from all over the place, who wanted to start a stress-free challenge site. This will be a weekly challenge, and there will always be something here for you to see or try. Individually, as designers, we may not all be here every week because we are busy just like you!! So 'take the plunge' when you can or stop by to be inspired, even if you don't have time to "play". Make sure you don't miss a week of inspiration by subscribing to our site on the right!

This week, we challenge you to use the ATC you created last week (or one that you have made before...you know-the ATC laying in a box, just patiently waiting to be used!) and turn it into a beautiful card!  What better way to put those little artistic nuggets to work, than to create an even more wonderful piece of art!  We can't wait to see what you come up with!

In the meantime, here is some inspiration from out design team...

Leslie

Robbie

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#42...ATC cards

We are a group of great friends from all over the place, who wanted to start a stress-free challenge site. This will be a weekly challenge, and there will always be something here for you to see or try. Individually, as designers, we may not all be here every week because we are busy just like you!! So 'take the plunge' when you can or stop by to be inspired, even if you don't have time to "play". Make sure you don't miss a week of inspiration by subscribing to our site on the right!

Artist trading cards, or ATCs, began in the tradition of business cards, but with a personal, artistic twist. Most ATCs are created on paper, but they may also be any other medium that can be worked in a suitable size. ATCs are traditionally the size of baseball cards and other trading cards. They're a fun way to exchange your own one-of-a-kind artistic flair with other artists you meet. Express yourself or show your style!  If you can stamp inside of 3.5 x 2.5 inches, you can make an ATC!  We can't wait to see your smaller creations!  

In the meantime, here is what the design team has created...

Leslie

Robbie

Dive on IN!! Upload your project to your blog, and link it back to us - please be sure to add our info into any public galleries where you may post (Pinterest, Facebook, Stampin' Connection, etc...). Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry. If you need help with this please comment to the post and we will help you...  If this isn't done, we will sink your entry!  Your card or creation should not be entered in any more than three challenges - including ours! Create a NEW paper project, flat like a card, or 3-d is fine.Please use this tool to add your creation here! Thanks for taking the Plunge with us this week!  Be sure to play each week - you never knew how fun this could be! This challenge will close next Wednesday at Noon (Central time).