Oh So Eclectic with Julie DiMatteo

If you’ve hopped along with one (or all) of our InKing Royalty Team Blog Hops, then you already know what a talented and fun group of demonstrators in my group.  I love this group, and I am so glad to inspire and be inspired by these fun folks every day.  Today, I’m featuring a project by one of my team members, Julie DiMatteo, who shares new projects every day on her blog at ThePaperPixie.com.  Julie knows how to make super-gorgeous cards that aren’t super-complicated to make – and she loves 3-D projects, too.

Julie has created a super-sweet card with some hidden treasures you’ll want to read-up on.  AND there’s a coordinating box to go with it!  Please visit Julie’s blog (CLICK HERE) after you read my write-up on her card to see the coordinating box and her video for that project.  What fun!  Here’s Julie’s card:

Tips, Tricks and Reminders

• So Eclectic.  At first glance, you might think that Julie is showcasing two pieces of Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper – one on the base of the card, and one on the sweet tag.  That’s what I thought!  Nope!  The top panel of this tag is created with Whisper White cardstock and stamps from the Oh So Eclectic stamp set.  What a pleasant surprise!  Here’s a look at the Oh So Eclectic stamp set:
  

  Oh So Eclectic, Stampin’ Up!

  and the gorgeous Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper:

• Spattering & Daubering.  You may have noticed a little extra texture on the tag and Designer Series Paper around the tag.  Julie “flicked” her Berry Burst Stampin’ Write Marker to create a spattering of ink.  What a great way to add a little bit more color or texture to a project!  When I asked Julie how she created such great texture on the flower (it beautifully coordinates with the flowers in the Designer Series Paper), she shared that she inked up the flower with Soft Sky and added a little bit of Night of Navy to the center of the stamp with a Sponge Dauber before stamping on the paper.  Brilliant!
• Just Pick Three.  While the Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper contains a beautiful variety of colors, Julie wisely chose to focus on three.  The borders and ribbon on her card feature Berry Burst, Night of Navy and Peekaboo Peach.  Love it!  If you like this combination of colors, please save this:

Stamp Sets:  Oh So Eclectic  Papers:  Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper, Night of Navy, Berry Burst, Whisper White  Inks:  Soft Sky, Night of Navy, Berry Burst, Stampin’ Write Marker (Berry Burst)  Accessories:  Scalloped Tag Topper punch, Envelope Punch Board (to round corners), 5/8″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (Peekaboo Peach), Stampin’ Dimensionals

I hope you’ll pop over to Julie’s blog (CLICK HERE) to see the coordinating 3-D project she created with this card.  She’s got a brand new video over there that you won’t want to miss!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Brian