Friday 28 September 2012

Positive Negatives {Counterfeit Kit Challenge}

Oh man! I am absolutely loving the Counterfeit Kit Challenge this month. Well, really, I love it every month but I've really had to stretch myself a little during my stint as their Guest Designer. And, of course, I've also been stretching my stash! 

Master Forger Challenge #3 was to use the negative space from a punch, die-cut or die-cut machine. Having made quite a mess whilst making my earlier layouts, I gathered up all of my little leftovers to make some cute cards. For my first card, I chose to simply use a piece of scrap patterned paper that already had a little star punched from one corner; then added a little bit of twine, some stickers from my kit - and voila!

Star Card

For my second card, I gathered up all of those long, strips that were lying around on my desk and attached them to a piece of white card. Then, using a large scalloped circle, punched the edge of my card to leave a negative space. I attached the card behind the punch-out and, because it was all layered onto white card, the inside still looks nice and neat! An Elle's Studio banner and a couple of handmade flowers finish off the card!

Negative Space

There's some amazing ideas from the Master Forgers DT already on the Counterfeit Kit Challenge, so do head on over to have a look. And don't forget that if you've been inspired by any of the challenges, you can link up your projects so we can all stop by to say 'ooh'.

8 comments:

  1. You put those scraps to good use...the cards look great!

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  2. Great cards, Clair! Love the way you used the negative space from the punch on the second card! Very creative!

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  3. lovely card Clair and a great way to use up some of those scraps x

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  4. Clair,I love all those strips tucked behind the negative and your star card is so cute!

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  5. Neat card making here - you have aced this challenge.

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  6. Very pretty little cards! Love to see pretty results from little scraps :).

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  7. What fun little cards! Gotta love scraps and washi tape!!

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  8. lovely use of negative space and scraps - especially the second card.

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