Blogger’s Challenge - RNBC12 * Nix the Ribbon! *

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Good morning, everyone! I’m delighted to present our Rubbernecker Bloggers’ Challenge #8 ( RNBC12 ) ! In previous challenges we have been treated to a splendid sketch, paper-piecing, and lots more! Today, I’m challenging everyone to “nix” the ribbon, and instead, use some other type of fiber! Ideas include twine, hemp, threads, eyelash fiber, embroidery floss, cording, … you name it! I’ve chosen to unravel some metallic cord for my project. The overall design simply needs to include a fiber “other than” ribbon! (Please do not give my hubby the satisfaction of saying that stampers cannot work without ribbon!) hahaha

You might be thinking, “How do I play along?” It’s so easy! All you have to do is use the challenge requirement and upload your project to your blog and/or your online gallery. We love to showcase your projects on the Rubbernecker blog, and ask that you please come backto the Rubbernecker Blog post, and add a link to your project in the comment section. In other words, we love looking at new eye-candy just like you!

My project is not a card, but rather a ‘pin‘ to be worn on a jacket, coat, or sweater during the holiday season! Please feel free to create a card or a non-card project .. it’s all up to you! The base of my pin is actually a laminate sample from our nearby home improvement store. I merely melted some distress embossing powder in my melting pot, and dipped/coated a laminate sample into the melted goody! (I’ll admit that I am so thankful to have the Melt Art tools to accompany my melting pot!) I used my heat tool to even out any ‘warped’ waves, and as long the work is done atop the non-stick Craft Sheet, all surfaces are safe. By the way … you MUST check out the Rubbernecker Clearance SALE going on right now!

This time, I’ve created my first ‘paper toile’ project. The main image was stamped, colored, & cut out 4 times. Each layer is stacked below the next. The top layer is the only one to receive the glossy accents, although all layers are colored with Copic Markers. This is a first for me, inspired by a recent card I’ve received from an International Cyber-friend, Meda. Thank you , Meda, for your gift as well as for the inspiration to “stretch“, Meda! I’ve attached a simple pin attachment to the back, with my trusty cool-temp heated glue. You could substitute with E-6000 glue if you prefer. My fiber is actually a red metallic cording that I have ‘untwined’! I wanted something a little different than the usual cord or hemp. You might be surprised at what happens when you “unwind” ribbons or cords in your stash!

Project Recipe: STAMPS – I Love Santa

INKS– Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

PAPERS – PaperTrey Ink White

ACCESSORIES – Melting Pot, Ranger Antiquities Embossing Powder Chinese Red, Melt Art Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel, heat tool, Embossing Tinsel - Red, Quick-Dry glue, Ranger Glossy Accents, foam tape, pin-attachment (JoAnn), liquid applique, Vintage Glass Glitter, Ranger Craft Sheet.