Joy Banner

I originally came up with the idea of making this banner for last week's Compendium of Curiosities Challenge, which was Paper Rosettes. Before I even had a chance to start, the week was over and it was time for a new challenge. Oops! Luckily, this week's Tissue Tape challenge worked perfectly with what I'd already planned - as a matter of fact, it made it even better!

Isn't this just the most dreamy thing ever?! I think the Tissue Tape adds the perfect touch behind the rosette and contrasts so well with the dark, vintage look of the canvas. I really wanted to make the stars out of burlap, but I didn't have the right kind on hand and I didn't have time to go running around trying to find some. I remembered the lone piece of white Sticky Back Canvas I had and thought,  hmmm...could I make it look something like burlap? Here's what I came up with!

1. Remove the backing from a sheet of white Sticky Back Canvas and adhere sheet to Non-Stick Craft Sheet (this will keep the canvas from curling while you're inking it). Drag a Frayed Burlap Distress ink pad over the surface.
2. Ink the canvas with Antique Linen and Brushed Corduroy (I was shocked that I didn't have Frayed Burlap stain. What is wrong with me?! Time to improvise.). Let dry.
3. Peel canvas from craft sheet and adhere to chipboard. The adhesive remains sticky, even after all the stain I applied - awesome!

4. Cut a large star from scrap paper using the Sizzix Star Bright die by Tim Holtz. Trace onto the back of the canvas sheet to gauge placement of stars. Roughly trim around traced image. Place canvas section on die, carefully aligning it with the cut lines, and cut.
5. Trim off tabs. Since this will be a one-sided star, you won't need them.
6. Fold and shape stars. Fray edges with Paper Distresser and lightly sand the raised area with a Sanding Grip.

7. Cut a rosette from idea-ology Holidays Past striped paper using the medium sized Paper Rosette die. Form rosette and cover edges with Ranger's Platinum Stickles Dry Glitter.
8. Using Tissue Tape, create a ruffle behind rosette and glue into place (see Tim's book, Compendium of Curiosities 2, for details).
9. Cut the letters to spell 'Joy' out of idea-ology Mirrored using Tim Holtz' Word Play die. Adhere to rosettes. I also dabbed the Tissue Tape with a bit of Brushed Corduroy Distress ink and gave it a spritz of Pearl Perfect Pearls mist.

Attach rosettes to stars using hot glue. Finally, punch holes in the tips of the stars and connect using jute twine.

I am so in love with how all these dies work together! I didn't exactly get the burlap look I was going for, but I think I like the brown even more. Sometimes that's the beauty of working with what you have on hand - you never know what you'll come up with!

All the supplies I used can be found at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Remember to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% off your order.

Sizzix Star Bright Sticky Back Canvas Sizzix Mini Rosette Die Idea-ology Holidays Past Paper Stash Sizzix Word Play Die idea-ology Mirrored idea-ology Tissue Tape - Symphony Frayed Burlap Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy Distress Stain Antique Linen Distress Stain Stickles Dry Glitter - Platinum Inkssentials Blending Tool Studio Multi Medium Inkssentials Glue N' Seal Idea-ology Sanding Grip Tim Holtz Paper Distresser Non-Stick Craft Sheet Ranger Heat Tool Vagabond Compendium of Curiosities II

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In addition to the CC2C challenge, this also fits perfectly with our monthly challenge over at the Inspiration Journal blog. The theme is Joyful Creations and we'd love for you to play along. One lucky winner will receive a $50 gift certificate! You can find all the details here.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you're inspired to try one of these banners. I think we could all use a little extra joy right now. :)