This month Celeste and I decoded to make a slimline card. These are a fun alternative to standard A2 size cards. Standard slimline cards are 3.5" x 8.5" . I usually make mini-slimline cards with 6x6 paper. I swear I must have 100+ 6x6 paper pads so I try to use them as often as I can . Here's an example of a slimline card ..
- I stamped the R'Chel image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on cream cardstock .
- The sentiment was also stamped on cream cardstock with Memento Teal Zeal ink .
- I paper punched R'Chel with a square punch .
- The sentiment was trimmed .
- I colored the image with my COPIC markers .
- A piece of pink cardstock was die-cut to be used as a mat for the R'Chel image.
- I folded a 6x6 piece of patterned paper ( found in my stash - source unknown ) for my card base.
- The matted panel was adhered at the top of the card .
- I used foam tabs to place the sentiment below the stamped panel .
So, about my little mishap ... I was just starting to color R'Chel when my marker bled onto my image . I have had this problem occasionally with my OLO markers but rarely with my COPICs. And I have tried all the solutions, but this day was just trying to be difficult. I almost just crumpled the image to throw it away but then had an idea !!
First it bled on her leg ..
Then a few other places as I moved the marker .
Sooooooooo, here was my solution ..
I guess I could be like Bob Ross and call it a "happy accident" .
Have you had to save a project from a mistake, "happy accident" ? I also just hate wasting paper so it was good that I could use the top half of that image for my card . I sure hope that Celeste had better luck with her creative process . To see what she made, head on over to her blog - Crafting Junky .
This month I'm drinking Caramel Pecan coffee from a coffee cup given to me by my lovely friend Nola. She was my rock after my son died in a car crash 12-23-21 . She lost an adult son to cancer 15 years ago . We have formed our own little support group with another friend who also lost an adult son . Nola bought us each this cup and I cherish it . It sits on my desk always.
Thank you for visiting us once again. We look forward to bringing you more Coffee & Cards next month . We had a few weeks of lovely Spring weather but are now in for some 90' days until next weekend. I hope you are enjoying some coffee and cardmaking wherever you are !! Until next time, stay creative ..
Debra Davison / Meticulosity
