Terrific Technique Creative Challenge

When I was thinking about this month’s challenge, I knew I wanted to keep it broad and simple—if your calendar is anything like mine, your next few weeks are plenty full already! That last thing we need is another thing to do on our "to-do" list, right?

That said, I know I’ll manage to get some stamping in, and I hope you do too! So this month, I’m asking for any project (card, project, 3D, etc.) that features one of your favorite techniques.

 Make sure you mention when you submit the project what the technique is, in case we can't tell just by looking at the visual. And if special instructions are needed, feel free to include those as well--but they aren't necessary!

I always like to see—and try—different techniques, so I’m excited to see what you come up with. And hopefully you’ll be able to submit a project you’re already doing anyway, so it won’t take any extra time.

Have a wonderful month, and Merry Christmas!

Comments

[Debbie Ware]

This is project I just did for my mom using my favorite new technique - adhering Stampin' Up! fabric to anything I can!

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/debbieware/blog

[Donna]

I just LOVE making boxes for the holidays and anytime really, so of course I have a new set that I am showing off. It is stackable!!!!! You can find a template on line I am sure for this cutie, and the half back pearls are my NEW FAVORITEST thing to play with. Look at the cover on the Baja Breeze Box isn't it awesome!!!!

http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/12/december-magic-stackable-boxes.html

Here ,y next favoritest technique to do is stencilling and embossing. I JUST LOVE selective embossing using the new Embossing Floders. Here are two cards that show the technique!
http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-to-do-select-embossing.html

[Tami White]

One of my favorite new holiday techniques is partial embossing with the On Board Chipboard and Petals a Plenty Impressions folder (well ok, any folder will work but this one is soooooo Christmas).

Here's a card I created making a Christmas Tree impression:
http://stampwithtami.com/blog/2010/11/shimmer-mist/

Also some Shimmer Mist techniques on the video, another great holiday accessory.

Happy Holidays ~ Tami

[clare mcilhatton]

hi shelli!

i made this album recently for a stampin up kris kringle and i am happy to report she loved it. the technique i was trying was getting the vintage look. i also was testing out my new smooch spray-gosh it is lovely! i suspect it is going to be my new favourite thing and soon everything will be smooched lol including my husband hahahahaha
thanks for the challenge shellia nd enjoy the new year and all that it brings
clare

[clare mcilhatton]

ooops sorry baby brain lol
http://craftycowcreations.blogspot.com/2010/12/on-second-day-of-christmas-crafty-cow.html
here is my blog post

[Marika Lemay]

Hi Shelli!

This is my favorite technique: basic stamping + sponging! Sooooo simple!

http://www.lamagiedesetampes.com/index.php?id=7017973973647341870

[Chantal Bruneau]

Here is my stocking using DSP Belles Vacances. I've seen a few on the web and couldn't help myself and make one.

http://ateccreatif.blogspot.com/2010/11/petit-bas-de-noel-pas-comme-les-autres.html

[Chantal Bruneau]

I made a cute little basket to fill with chocolates. The chocolates will come later!:-)

http://ateccreatif.blogspot.com/2010/11/un-beau-petit-panier.html

[Chantal Bruneau]

I made a few Luminaria, I saw a few on Stampin'Connexion. Easy to make and done in a jiffy! Hope you like them!

http://ateccreatif.blogspot.com/2010/11/luminaire-etape-par-etape.html

[Judi Carpenter]

I hadn't tried much vintage stuff, but when I began to make my convention roommate gift packages, I found myself really getting into it (I think you finally convinced me, Shelli!) and I loved the results. My roomies seemed to, also, and I hope you will, too.

http://judicarpenterstamps.typepad.com/judicarpenterstamps/2010/07/sudsol-new-catalog-blog-tour.html

[Julie Leblanc]

Happy December Shelli :-)

Like I mention in my post, I love the look of glitter just not a big fan of "it gets everywhere"... Faux Diamond Dust technique is my favorite one especially around this time of year! Hope it inspires you cause you sure know how to inspire me :-)

Have a great Holiday Season!
http://kewlstamps-n-more.blogspot.com/2010/12/our-creative-corner-alternate-christmas.html

[rebecca wheeler]

Here are some stars made with the Big Shot and our wonderful fabric. For added glitz I spritzed the finished star with a spray of homemade glimmer mist. Add a full bottle of shimmer paint, including the ball to a small bottle of pump hairspray. Try this instead of alcohol...lovely smell and so sparkly! Merry Christmas to all.

[Becky]

My all time favorite technique that I have ever tried is the mosaic tile. I love it because it uses up all of my scrap rubber so that I don't have to throw it away! I also love the pieced look that it gives the image, yet is to super simple! Thanks for looking!

[Becky]

http://scrapjunkie-becky.blogspot.com/2010/12/shellis-blog-challenge.html

[Yapha]

I just made a sparkly winter scene using the Dazzling Diamond Dust Technique. Hope you like it!
http://yaphamason.com/blog/2010/12/04/sparkling-snowfall/

[Alisa Tilsner]

Not so much as a technique I don't think, but does make tying bows sooooo much easier.

http://www.alisatilsner.com/blog/?p=1589

[Debbi]

This is one of the cards I did for my November Christmas on the Run class featuring the inset embossing technique demoed at one of the fall Regionals.
http://www.stampinaddicts.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21791&title=christmas-on-the-runnovember&cat=all

[Julie Leblanc]

Sponging and more sponging until the card stock doesn't really look the way it should...

FYI... To everyone at SU!... you rock.

http://kewlstamps-n-more.blogspot.com/2010/12/canadian-tire-inspired-yep-not-typo.html

[Carol-Ann Torrie]

If you have been reading my blog recently you will know that I have been having a wonderful creative time making lots of different boxes and bags for Christmas gift packaging. So Santa's Hat came to be: its a cute little gift box with a pompom and scallop trim.

[Jamie Adcock]

Here is a project I designed for an online class using our FABULOUS Stampin' Up! fabric. I also utilized My Digital Studio for the pattern for my tree. Just one of the many uses for MDS!

http://want2bcreative.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-ustamp-project-has-posted.html

[Carolyn Exwood]

hi Shelli I love using origami projects to showcase the Designer papers, and this was a gorgeous little Christmas tree I made for my festive table There will be a veritable forst of them decorating the table on the big day.along with matching place cards and table gifts made using the candy wrapper die.

http://stampaholix.blogspot.com/2010/12/origami-christmas-tree.html

Thanks for the challenge

[Dale Abraham]

I used My Digital Studio to make Christmas gift tags. I saved my photos in a file in with the designer papers and was then able to fill a punched shape with the photo. The longer ones that look like two tags on top of each other are intended to be cut out as one piece and will be folded to open like a card. The smaller ones I will just punch out.
http://mydigitalstudio.net/photo/christmas-gift-tags?context=latest

[Diana Ball]

One of my favorite techniques is always watercoloring. I get a lot of requests to teach it and I think people really like it. So here is a project with a little watercoloring. Enjoy and thank you for another great challenge. Diana

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/12/watercolor-santa-hanging-gift-card.html

[Jennifer Timko]

I used the Emboss Rewash that I learned at Regionals and turned it up a notch with some Shimmer Paint. Here is my card:

http://stampinonthefly.com/2010/12/06/shimmer-rewash/

[Holly E.]

http://inkadinkadoodle.com/?p=3228
Basic techniques can transform so many things into something different.