The First Challenge 2011

PaperCraftCentral's First Challenge 2011 is all about Card Toppers!

"Treasure every moment in life
~Betty"

The first challenge 2011 (or Cyber Crop) is a fun one. It takes remarkably little time in comparison with creating full scale handmade greetings. All you need to do is create some card toppers.

What is a card topper, I hear some of you asking? Well, it is the main focus image of your cards. It is the pretty image you make to draw the eye to your card and give people such delight. It is the part of a card that usually takes the most time to prepare. Having some prepared card toppers on hand means you can finish making a greeting card whenever you wish, and it can take a lot less time to make a complete card if you have already completed the part that takes the most time.

Above you can see my example of a card topper using the 'Autumn Days' rubber stamp set from Stampin' Up! (displayed on page 72 of the 2010-2011 Australian Ideas Book and Catalogue if you would like to order a set for yourself - prices available at the end of this page).

I used some Designer Series paper as a background, then stamped my pine cone image onto Whisper White cardstock, using the Stampin' Write markers Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede and Old Olive. I spritzed the image with some shimmer mist I made with a bit of rubbing alcohol, water and Frost White Shimmer Paint. Then I mounted my image and my designer paper to pieces of Soft Suede cardstock, then finished off with some 1/4" grosgrain ribbon in Old Olive, and some Basic Pearls.

Now I can use my card topper for all sorts of occasions! I don't have to know the occasion I want to use it for yet. It could be a thinking of you card, or a birthday card, or an I'm sorry card, or any other sentiment I want to use at the time.

To finish my card I could simply mount the topper to a card front and stamp a sentiment. It would be that easy! And the good thing is I am prepared for those unexpected occasions when I want a card in a hurry, just to show someone I care enough to give them something handmade.

Your Turn!

Now it is your turn. Here is your challenge:

• Make a series of three card toppers, all the same or different, but use the same coordinating colours and papers.
• Upload your card toppers to papercraftcentral.com by Monday, 28th February 2011.
• You will go in the draw to win a small RAK from me. All card entries will go into the barrel and I will draw out the winner.

• NOTE: If I can see that you have used Stampin' Up! products on your toppers, you will get TWO entries in the barrel! Please do list the Stampin' Up! products you use when you upload your entry.

That's it! Go ahead and enjoy The First Challenge 2011!

Submit Your Challenge Entry Here

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Supplies List and Prices for the First Challenge 2011 (postage and handling must also be added to your order - contact Susan to find out your order total and how to pay for it. Australian residents only are able to buy.)

• 119167 Autumn Days wooden mount stamp set $46.95
• 120000 Autumn Days clear mount stamp set $28.95
• 116854 Shimmer Paint Frost White $11.50
• 119247 Basic Pearls (150) $9.50
• 120973 Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker $5.75
• 100071 Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker $5.75
• 100079 Old Olive Stampin' Write marker $5.75
• 111368 Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (13.7m) $13.25
• 106549 Whisper White A4 cardstock (pack of 40) $15.95
• 119982 Soft Suede A4 cardstock (pack of 24) $13.95
• 117401 Christmas Cheer designer series paper (see page 131 of catalogue for details of entire pack) $36.95

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