I have challenged myself to share 4 projects this month, once a week, each Tuesday that has NO stamping on it! That's right! No stamping!! Gasp! I know!!
Sometimes it's good to have a new challenge, something different from the normal way we create, to broaden our horizons. Creating projects with no stamping on them is definitely getting me to think outside the box! It was a lot of fun, too!
The first thing I thought of was to stamp on candles! Oops! No stamping...okay what about a coaster notebook? I do a lot of those so that wouldn't really be stretching it! Hmmm, okay let's see what I have on my "Items To Alter" shelf....well plenty! I looked down and saw some round coasters and thought...oh wouldn't they make cute door hangers? Not sure that is the proper name for these, but you'll see what I mean:
I just grabbed some paper using the favorite colors of each of my children. The ribbon is their most favorite colors. To personalize these I wasn't sure what I was going to do then I thought about my Cricut, of course!
I used my Mega Scalloped Circle Clever Lever Marvy Punch from TAC. I used the Crop-A-Dile from The Angel Company, as well to punch the holes for the ribbon and for the holes in the scallops. I also sanded the edges of the coasters with our great little sanding blocks! Super fun! Super easy! Wouldn't these make fun party favors? I think it would be really cute to make these for gifts, too. Something personalized with the recipient's favorite colors, their initial...and whatever else you'd like to add. I think it would be sweet to have a photo on the front, or the back!
I hope I have inspired you to take a break from stamping and see what you can create without the inky fingers! It might be interesting! I'd love to see what you make today!
Angel Hugs,
4 comments:
Great idea! I get so caught up in stamping, since I LOVE coloring... going to have to step back and enjoy me some paper and other tools!
Now these turned out awesome! And no stamping. FABULOUS! Way to push past the comfort zone.
Love them - what a neat idea. I seldom think out of the box but hmm...maybe you have inspired me!!!
Great job! I don't know if I can do a paper craft without using a stamp! I am addicted to using them!! Kuddos to you for getting us to try something different!!
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