November Technique Challenge---Clean and Simple



November Technique Challenge!! Hello and welcome to the Blockheads November Technique Challenge.  This month we are challenging you to create a project that is Clean and Simple or CAS for short.  I have attempted to explained the concept of CAS on the Techniques page here. The Challenge will run until Nov 21 and one winner will win a $25 gift certificate to the Blockheads Store.  Our Facebook fans may also participate on our Facebook page!  One Facebook winner will receive a 4 x 5 1 /4" Blockheads Stamp set of their choice. I have a few samples  that were made with the Coffee/Tea full sheet. The cards are all 4 1/4 x 5 1/2". For more info and pics of my projects see my post on Dreaming and Creating. Can't wait to see what you come up with!! Dazzle us with you minimalism!

Blockheads Challenge: Precious Metals - 6 Leafing Techniques

Created by: Leigh Snaith-Brunton, Design Team Member Description: Precious Metals - A Compendium of Leafing Techniques by Leigh For this month's techniques challenge Leigh has created several techniques to try your hand at. Techniques highlight the use of leafing sheets or flakes and glue pads and Quickie glue pens. Use any stamps for this challenge.  You are not limited to Blockheads stamps, but we always appreciate seeing great art using our stamps.

Blockheads Challenge: Pocket Card

This is a simple design by Barb Black for a great card you can make to send with gift cards, money, or a number other treasures.

Use any stamps for this challenge.  You are not limited to Blockheads stamps, but we always appreciate seeing great art using our stamps.

Technique Challenge - 2 Simple Book Binding Techniques

Trisha Neal demonstrates two different easy mini books.  For this challenge many just one or both.  If you make more than one you can enter multiple times, but please only add your favorite picture for each submission if you're doing the blog hop.  Readers will click through to your blog to see the other pictures.  Facebook participants, post as many pages as you like on our Facebook Group!

Stamping on Fabric Technique Challenge

Karen has been doing some beautiful stamping on fabric techniques.  Read her tips for stamping on fabric and grab your scrap cotton fabric to give this a try!

Use any stamps for this challenge.  You are not limited to Blockheads stamps, but we always appreciate seeing great art using our stamps.   

Textured Paper with Embossing Folders Technique Challenge

 

Hand Made Embossed Paper using Toilet Paper

by Leigh Snaith-Brunton

Leigh reworked an old technique of embossing wet toilet paper by letting it dry over the surface of a stamp into something new.  Grab a roll and your favorite embossing folders and give it a try!

Use any stamps for this challenge.  You are not limited to Blockheads stamps, but we always appreciate seeing great art using our stamps.   

Blockheads Challenge - Emboss Resist Technique Blog Hop

 

Created by: Colleen Dietrich, Design Team Member

This is Colleen's farewell contribution to Blockheads.  We are sad to see Colleen leave the team, but are grateful for the time she's given us.  If you've used embossing powder before you'll feel right at home with this technique.

Use any stamps for this challenge.  You are not limited to Blockheads stamps, but we always appreciate seeing great art using our stamps.  

Blockheads Challenge - Magic Metal Technique Blog Hop

Created by: Karen McAlpine, Design Team Member
Karen created these neat magic metal pieces using embossing ink, embossing powder and a stamp.  If you haven't done this before you'll definitely want to give it a try.

Use any stamps for this challenge.  You are not limited to Blockheads stamps, but we always appreciate seeing great art using our stamps. 

Blockheads Challenge - Bleach Technique Blog Hop

Created by: Leslie Turner, Design Team Member Leslie created this card using our Whimsical - Take Flight stamp set, household bleach, embossing powder, black cardstock and craft markers.  All the steps she went through to create this vibrant moth are shown in her tutorial page in our Techniques area. Use any stamps for this challenge.  You are not limited to Blockheads stamps, but we always appreciate seeing great art using our stamps.

Chalk Attraction Challenge Blog-Hop

 Created by: Leigh Snaith-Brunton, Design Team Member

 Leigh's card "Let Love Take Flight" incorporates three different ways you can use this super fun technique!  It is an oldie but a goodie and it is one of Leigh's favourites and she's thrilled to bring this one back into the limelight for you all!

All stamps are exclusive to Blockheads Paper Arts:

Vintage Bird Illustrations

Verses Full Sheet

Whimsical Faerie Wings

Use any stamps for this challenge.  You are not limited to Blockheads stamps, but we always appreciate seeing great art using our stamps.

Out of the Box Die Cutting Challenge

Out of the Box die cutting can create some really interesting looks when the stamp image you want to cut around is larger than the die cut. Join us by submitting your examples.  This card was created with stamps from our Light and Form Stamp Set.

Technique Challenge

This technique is called Sanded Color Block Card.  The only items you need are any brand of embossing folder, bone folder or burnishing tool, sand paper, glossy cardstock and at least one color of Distress Stains.