The Paper Girls Challenge Blog: August 2016

Monday, August 15, 2016

Challenge 110: Color Inspiration

Hello Again, it's Erica from Stamping Starlette. I'm excited to bring the next challenge to you this week. This summer has been filled with travel and fun stuff but that doesn't leave a whole lot of time to indulge in crafting. One of the design inspirations I use when I'm in a rut is those cool color palette images on pinterest. That got me thinking... it's been a while since we've done a color challenge here at the Paper Girls Challenge! It was really hard to narrow it down, but I picked out something fresh and summery before we start on the fall themed challenges. Challenge: Work in everything in this color palette and link up!

Erica used watercolors and powdered pigment to bring in the colors from the inspiration photo.

Kristy pulled the colors into her project with cardstock and other printed papers.

Amber used mixed media and lots of fun layers to pull in the colors from the challenge.

Brittany watercolored her image and used cardstocks that fit the color scheme for the challenge.

You'll have a little extra time this month to create because of the extra Monday. We are excited to see what you have for us!

And now....
The winner of Challenge #109 is Sherri P!

Congratulations! Please send an e-mail within two weeks to papergirlschallengeblog@gmail.com to claim your prize.

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We can't wait to see the projects you link up!

Monday, August 1, 2016

Challenge 109: Washi It Up

Hello Paper Girls!!!

This is Brittany here to host our new challenge! Can you believe that it is August?! I'm not sure where the time has gone, but if you're anything like me you're trying to steal away a few minutes here and there to get some crafts in while you're trying to take advantage of these last few weeks of summer! Most of my projects have been simple or things that don't take a lot of time - and my favorite tool - WASHI! Seriously, washi tape is probably one of my favorite "go-to's" for quick, fun, and easy projects. And, really, how many of you have at least a dozen (or maybe 5 dozen) rolls sitting around just begging to be used???

So, these next couple weeks, I'm challenging you to use up that washi tape! Stretch your thinking and use it in ways you might not have tried before. Make banners, flags, flowers - or use it as a background for your projects. I can't wait to see what projects you come up with - I'm always looking for inspiration!

Here is the frame I created all with washi tape. The entire frame took me less than an hour from start to finish - and it was SUPER easy to make. With an all washi background, washi flowers and feathers, it is just enough color to make this a bold and fun gift. Visit my blog for more details.