Something New

Hello, and welcome to my post for the new challenge at Cardz 4 Guys (#268). This time we have a theme of “Use something new.” For this challenge I decided to make a bookmark instead of a card, so just a reminder that any papercraft project is acceptable, as long as it follows the theme and is appropriate for a guy!

Since this challenge asked for using something new I was finally motivated to try the laminator I got about two years ago! I fisrt stamped the images in a column with Distress Oxide Ink. Since that ink stays wet a little longer than normal dye ink I covered them with clear powder and heat embossed them to add a little shine. I cut them out with a die cut that is really meant for a slimline card, then sponged the edges with a little brown ink. Next I put the bookmark in a laminating pocket and ran it through the machine. After I trimmed it I finished it off with a ribbon on top.

I would like to enter these additional challenges:

NBUS (Never Been Used Stuff) #25 – anything goes

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #182 – D is for Distress

Word Art Wednesday #485/486 – anything goes

Mix It Up #48 – anything goes

9 Replies to “Something New”

  3. Awesome tag! LOVE those stamped images!! Thanks for joining us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!

  4. A bookmark!! What a great idea!! Especially for a guy who loves to read!! Your rocked our current challenge to use something new…after 2 years I glad you were able to put that laminator to use!! Sometimes we just need a little nudge!!

  5. What a fabulous design for a bookmark because, after all, don’t books take us on adventures?! I love it Melanie! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell

  8. What a wonderfully masculine creation! Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers blog!

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