Apr 29 2009

Dirty Pots and a Watering Can – Wacky Wednesday #9

Watering Can crop

Can you see the dirt?? An explanation will follow shortly!

Today’s Wacky Wednesday challenge is brought to you by none other than TexasGrammy herself, Miss Bev!!  Her challenge to us was to “heat it up!”  In other words, to use our heat tool.

My intentions were to heat and curl this May Arts ribbon, but no matter what I tried it wouldn’t work!  Who ever heard of heat-proof ribbon??  Ppppfffft!  So since the card was already assembled (with a piece of this ribbon already attached behind the main image), what was I to do?  Like Horton says, I thought and I thought.  Then it hit me!  I would use Ranger Distress embossing powder for the dirt pile!  So maybe there is a silver lining to every cloud, because I actually like this idea a lot better than the first!

Here’s my dirty card:

Watering Can

There is also dirt on both of the flower pots, because even though you’re supposed to, I almost never clean mine thoroughly before using them again.

I did end up using the ribbon for a bow, and added a Prima flower and button tied with linen thread to it.

Head over to the Rubbernecker blog for all the details on the challenge and for links to all the designers’ samples too!  I hope you’ll play along with us!  There’s a chance to win a 40% off gift certificate for your next purchase at Rubbernecker!!!

Thanks so much for coming by to visit!  Hope to see you again soon!

Lime Delight supplies

  • Stamps: Watering Can Spring Scene (139-03), Screen background (452)
  • Paper: Prism Simply Smooth white, chocolate chip, Basic Grey Marrakech 6×6 pad, PTI aqua mist
  • Ink: Memento -tuxedo black, PTI aqua mist
  • Other: Copic markers, May Arts ribbon (BS38), corner rounder punch, heat gun, Ranger Distress embossing powder – tea dye, foam tape, Prima flower, button, linen thread, Wonder tape

Items available at Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

23 responses so far

23 Responses to “Dirty Pots and a Watering Can – Wacky Wednesday #9”

  1. Kittie says:

    This is gorgeous, Broni. I don’t think I have ever seen this image.

  2. Shelly says:

    So many neat elements Broni. I love the idea of using the distress powder for dirt, that was genius! As for that ribbon, it will melt if heated long enough but it takes a LONG time………. Beautiful card!

  3. Candy aka cwilliams says:

    Awesome Broni, love the faux dirt!!

  4. Danielle says:

    Your dirty card is so pretty! Love the image cut away at the top!

  5. Dawn Frost says:

    I love garden themes and your idea for a dirt pile is great! Awesome card.

  6. Shel9999 says:

    Gorgeous coloring and card, Broni! I love the dirt! How very creative!

  7. Holly says:

    Love your “dirt!!!” I never know what to do with my distress embossing powders, and you’ve shown me a great idea. Beautiful card, Broni!

  8. Joan Ervin says:

    Ooooh, Broni…what GORGEOUS dirt!!! Bet ya never thought you would ever hear someone lovin your dirt pile…snort!!! You coloring is beautiful, too, and I love the heat proff ribbon!!!

  9. Juliana says:

    WOW!!
    The coloring and details are fabulous!! AND would the ribbon be heat proof if you NEEDED it to be??? Yeah, probably not!!
    I like your dirtpile!! (tee hee) Brilliant!

  10. Linda C. says:

    Fabulous artwork! Love your creativity on your dirt pile! BRILLIANT!

  11. Elena says:

    Fantastic card, Broni! I love the flower, button and ribbon! Sorry that ribbon didn’t want to cooperate…

  12. Love your dirty card and your creativity! So cute Broni! Even more brilliant that curly ribbon 🙂

  13. OMGosh! I love that embossing powder dirt! (i.e. … see Bev add this to her next shopping list in a hurry!) I totally agree about the silver linings! How were we to know! What a great card, Broni!

    ~Bev

  14. Rose Ann says:

    This is so pretty, Broni!! Your dirt is perfect, and I love your beautiful bow!!

  15. Peet says:

    oh my…Loveeee this!!! Such a fabulous card, Broni!!!
    Peet x

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