Wednesday, June 30, 2010

EBTKS Challenge #18


For a long time, I have been checking out the EBTKS challenges, but have never participated.  Well, today when I saw the challenge to use Aluminum Foil, I had to play along!  Click here for the details.
This is what I came up with.  First, I scrunched the foil, not too tightly though since I had to be able to open it back up.  Then, I used my new Fiskars Star Punch (so glad I picked that up the other day!) and punch out three stars.  I used bits of Scor-Tape to adhere them to the cardstock and then cut around them.  I used some scraps to make the stripes and decided to add a little interest by weaving them in the corner.

Thanks for stopping by!  
~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink unless noted)
Cardstock: Kraft, Pure Poppy, Stampers Select White, Enchanted Evening
Stamps: Scattered Showers
Ink: Enchanted Evening
Other: Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, Fiskars Star Punch

18 comments:

Dana said...

Very fun Anika! I keep wanting to try those challenges too. Love your red white and blue stripes under the stars...cool.

Lisa Voerg said...

Fantastic job with the challenge. I love the weaving. CARDS blog has a challenge for 4th of July cards. Why not give it a try.

Ted said...

Loving the woven stripes and the foil stars... but then again as a teacher you know how much we love foil stars! ;)

Kara said...

I saw this challenge on my google reader this morning. I think I'm going to try to participate too! You did a great job!

Rhonda said...

Love the weaving. The perfect finishing touch.

Michele Gross said...

Oh My Stars!! ( I just had to say that!!) This is really really cute!! Great use of foil :)

Lori said...

wow great Job Anika!!! You did good with the aluminum foil!!! Very pretty!!

Courtney Baker said...

This is so fun! I just love how used the foil! Thanks for playing along!

Nerina said...

Love the way you've incorporated so many great elements into what appears to be a simple card! The foil stars are brilliant - and the woven strips are such a great addition!

Karen B. said...

Foil stars bring back fond memories, but these are great and big! Nice design.

Erica said...

Fun challenge-you did a great job with it!

B said...

Oh how fun! What a creative use of foil!

Lee Anne said...

I love how you used the foil behind the stars! And you intertwined your strips of paper! This is awesome!!

Laurie said...

LOVE how you did this! Great card for the challenge!

Katie said...

This is fabulous! The weaved papers are a great effect.

Jinny Newlin said...

Love your weaved papers! Great job!

Winter said...

Cute! The foil makes great stars! Thanks for playing along with us in the EBTKS challenge! :)

Monika Reeck said...

great idea with the star...lovely color combo too for 4 July...wonderful card...I just joining EBTKS challenge too and my card is number 34, maybe you would like to see my blog?Many thanks before, hugs, Monika