The November 20th Caardvarks Challenge ~ Me So Corny~ is to make a card inspired by this beautiful picture of Indian corn.
I found inspiration in the corn itself (living in Iowa, I actually collect corn stamps) as well as the colors and the texture of the barn wood.
The corn by Impression Obsession (one of my all time favorite corn stamps) is stamped in Dark Brown ColorBox Chalk ink on Bazzill Bling gold cardstock and clear embossed. I colored the corn using chalk inks (rub the pads onto acrylic blocks to create your palette) and a blender pen.
The red paper is from a package of specialty papers. The subtle embossed texture reminded me of the texture of the barn wood in the photograph.
The sentiment is from a clear Studio G set stamped in CTMH Hydrangea and clear embossed. The slightly scalloped edge circle is a Martha Stewart punch.
To attach my charm, I knot the ribbon loosely and then slide the open jump ring through the knot. Then a thread on the charm (that way you always make sure it's facing the right direction) and close the jump ring. Then I slide the jump ring around so that the opening is inside the knot of the ribbon.
Show us your best corny creations … up for grabs are some guest designer team spots for the Caardvarks 2009 New Year Kick-Off challenge.
I just love your card! You’ve certainly used the corn photo for wonderful inspiration!
Thanks also for stopping by my blog and for your lovely comments too!
What a beautiful card and full of color and texture!!! WOW!!!
This is such a fun corn stamp! That embossed paper is perfect, and I love your little tag sentiment!!
hugs, Jami
LOVE the red! I have always loved this shade of red, a lil dark and not so bright. Ahhh.
The paper is just wow. and you just made me hungry looking at the corns. Heading towards the kitchen to make me some popcorn! 😛
wow! am I ever glad you found my blog so I could find yours!!! Ha! I love your card and how creative you were with it. I love I/O stamps and use them a lot! I also love the Fall rich colors too! Very pretty!