Stamp-a-faire Stamper’s First Aid

Earlier in the week, we had customers post projects that they had created in the past that they felt needed just a *little* something.  Design Team Members selected a project to give "first-aid" to and makeover the project, making changes that they feel benefits the card.  We are excited to showcase the team selections and their presentations of their new projects featuring the changes.  Here you go!

I chose to work with a project created by Terri E.  Here is the video she put together showing you the "first aid" I administered to the card. 

 

And here are some still shots of my completed project.

I really like the way that Terri used the frame from Tag-its #10 on her background, but I felt like the bold contrast of black on white kind of took away from the focal point.  I opted to make the background less prominent and added the frame to Pure Poppy cardstock with VersaMark ink.

I just loved the way Terri used the banner image with the larger stamped "75th", but thought that they just weren't quite prominent enough to take center stage.  I opted to switch out the stamped "75th" for one that was die-cut so that I could really pop it up and make it the main focus.  Because of the large numbers, I also needed to use a larger circle to ground everything.  So I die-cut the Limitless Layers 2.5" circle from white cardstock and the scalloped layer from Hawaiian Shores.  I used the same banner image that Terri did, stamped in Noir Black Palette ink which was colored with Copic Markers.  The "75" was die-cut with the By the Numbers dies from Summer Sunrise polka dot paper.  The "th" from Simply Chartreuse cardstock using the Block Alphabet dies.  The numbers & letters were adhered with foam tape so that they could be popped up from the cover for dimension.

As you can see, I maintained many of the same design aspects that Terri used on her original card.  Now that you have seen the tips & tricks I had to offer to Terri, take a peek at what the rest of the team has done!

Ashley chose to work with a project created by Magdalene Yeo.  Here is the video she put together showing you the "first aid" she administered to the card. 

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Ashley Cannon Newell.

Betsy chose to work with a project created by Kirsty Vittetoe.  She has put together a detailed blog post showing you the "first aid" she administered to the card. 

CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman.

Danielle chose to work with a project created by Cathy Weber.  She has put together a fabulous blog post showing you the "first aid" she administered to the card. 

CLICK HERE to see more from Danielle Flanders.

Dawn chose to work with a project created by Jamie Greene.  Here is the video she put together showing you the "first aid" she administered to the card. 

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Dawn McVey.

Erin chose to work with a project created by Gladys Chia.  She has put together a informative blog post showing you the "first aid" she administered to the card. 

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

Heather chose to work with a project created by Kim Heggins.  Here is the video she put together showing you the "first aid" she administered to the card. 

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

Jessica chose to work with a project created by Sara.  She has put together a fantastic blog post showing you the "first aid" she administered to the card. 

CLICK HERE to see more from Jessica Witty.

Maile chose to work with a project created by Pamela.  She has put together a wonderful blog post showing you the "first aid" she administered to the card. 

CLICK HERE to see more from Maile Belles.

Melissa chose to work with a project created by Barbara Martin.  Here is the video she put together showing you the "first aid" she administered to the card. 

 

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Phillips.

We hope that you will be able to learn a lot from the tidbits of knowledge shared here by the team.  It is always so insightful to have a little peek into someone else's creative process!

We also want o shout out a BIG thank you to the following customers who contributed their cards to receive the make-over treatment.  It's not easy sharing your creations that you weren't thrilled with!  Each of them will be receiving a $25 Papertrey Ink gift certificate for participating!

• Terri E. (Just What I Do)
• Magdalene Yeo
• Kirsty Vittetoe
• Cathy Weber
• Jamie Greene
• Gladys Chia
• Kim Heggins
• Sara (My Little Paper Addiction) 
• Pamela (Miao – A Design Blog)
• Barbara Martin

For all the winners, please be sure to contact Customer Service and provide the email address you would like your gift certificate sent to.  Thank you to everyone for joining us in this extra special challenge!