A challenging Jacksonbelle challenge + *contest*

Posted by Michelle on September 1st, 2009 . Filed under: Uncategorized .
Oh my….this challenge truly was a challenge for me.
This week the Jacksonbelle Embellishments DT is making one layer cards. ONE layer. Are you kidding me? My first thought was that one layer meant like one layer of this and one layer of that and one layer of something else – LOL But no, apparently one layer means one layer of cardstock and no other paper on top of it – gah!

So what I did was ran my cardstock through the Big Shot with the new Stars Cuttlebug embossing folder and then dotted each one with a lil’ bling. I put some score lines at the bottom (which you can hardly see but better if you click on the photo to enlarge it) leaving room for my cute lil’ birthday ticket stamp from Inkadinkado. I made that star by cutting out a piece of crystal clear cardstock and then topping with some of those little beads – think they’re called microbeads or something? – and then topped again with some fine glitter. I’m actually pleased with the way it turned out, but man was it hard gettin’ there; kinda nice to tip-toe out of your comfort zone once in a while though *wink*

And now for the contest: Starting with today’s challenge, play along and you can win.
The grand prize winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to the store, 2nd place, $30.00 to the store and 3rd place $15.00 to the store. And when I say store, I don’t mean Albertsons, I’m talking Jacksonbelle Embellishments where even the $15 will go a LONG way!
If you decide to play each week, you will need to e-mail your card to jacksonbelle.embellishments@gmail.com. Make sure to link your card there over on the Jacksonbelle blog so we can all see the cards plus your name will be entered into a random drawing and that person will also win a goodie bag!
The rules: you have to use Inkadinkado (like I did today *wink*), Stampavie, Prima or Basic Grey stamps, as well as use one of our Tuesday challenges that are posted on the blog (or here) every Tuesday. You can enter as many times as you like!
Following the last Tuesday challenge (Sept. 28th), you will have until Thursday, Oct. 1st at midnight EST to get your cards to us! After that, the design team will need a few days to decide on the winners!! Make sure to check out the design teamโ€™s blogs and store blog each week for LOTS of inspiration using the weekly challenges!
So start with this week’s challenge – – and go make a one layer card!

Be sure and head over to the Jacksonbelle Embellishments blog to see what the rest of the girls are up to….and for all the fine print on the contest in case I missed something like you have to make your card while blindfolded or you can’t use cardstock or something like that *giggles*

Have a great day!

10 Responses to A challenging Jacksonbelle challenge + *contest*

  1. Kerri

    Oh, this is so hard to do and you did an awesome job! I love the stars with the bling in the centers!!! What great prizes! I may have to play along : )

  2. Rebecca

    You totally pulled off a one layer card! That is an awesome embossing folder. I knew you'd come up with something great!

  3. Carly

    Wow great idea about the embossing and the bling centers! Love it!

  4. AJ

    cute stuff- love the embossing! ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Heather

    Your one layer is so awesome, you didn't even need more. Love the bling!

  6. Bethany Paull

    Oooh! Great use of that CB folder!

  7. Shemaine Smith

    Very cute card! Great job on the challenge!!

  8. Trudee

    Yep, you rocked it! ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Lindsey (jacksonbelle)

    This is just darling!!! I love the embosssed paper and colors!

  10. Jill

    Oooh! I've been eyeing that star folder–it looks amazing!

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