weekly challenge | Susan Weinroth & Ashley Cannon Newell

Take out your punches, dies, and cut files because this week is all about using those negative cuts on your projects. You can get so much more out of your punched or cut shapes by using the negative shapes as well, so don't throw those away. Even better - how about you purposefully cut shapes just to use those negative designs. Susan and Ashley have teamed up to take on this challenge.

From Ashley :  I wanted to create a focal backdrop on my card that used a negative shaped images, so I picked my current favorite punch - the mini anchor and punched a few patterned paper strips. I layered the punched paper over contrasting patterned paper. To complete the design, I added the vellum die cut shape and some hemp cord as a border for the patterned paper lines.

Tip: To punch an even anchor design, the first punched image should rest against the punch as you punch the next anchor. Also, save those punched anchor shapes for your next project!

(supplies - patterned paper : Studio Calico Atlantic Montauk, Portsmouth, Seabrook, Nantucket, South Hampton; cardstock : Studio Calico white; punch : Studio Calico mini anchor punch ; vellum : Studio Calico Atlantic Vellum Die Cut Shapes; hemp cord : Coconut Grove kit)

From Susan : I used the negative of my arrow cut as a foundation for my title.  I added a circle cut around the arrow, and was left with the arrow cut into the circle.  I backed it first with Vellum and then with lime green cardstock (which muted the color).  Then I machine stitched around the edge to finish off the look, before adding title stickers.

(supplies - patterned paper : Studio Calico Atlantic Atlantic City, Atlantic Montauk, Atlantic Plymouth, Atlantic Vellum; embellishments: Atlantic Vellum Die Cut Shapes; Staples: Tiny Attacher ; other : sequins)

Let's see how you use those negative shapes! Make a project for this challenge, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by June 17th in the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.

Comments

[Christine]

I love the 12x12 big picture layout, awesome! What a fun challenge!

[Sandy Lewis]

Beautiful project ladies!

[Michelle Whorwood]

Have created a little layout this morning! I love using negative images !! Thanks for a great challenge. http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/91479-hello-baby-girl

[KimberlyMarie]

Cool challenge! Hopefully I'll get some this weekend to take part :)

[Célia]

Great challenge because I NEVER EVER use the negative of my punches but here's my take: http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/91546-chill-out-on-the-terrace-weekly-challenge
Have a great day!

[Becci Manies]

Here is mine! :)

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/91592-father-s-day-card-sc-weekly-challenge

[Cathy fong]

Beautiful card!!!

[heidi]

Here is mine
http://www.studiocalico.com/system/gallery_pictures/images/000/168/331/original/DSCF0104.JPG

[Kristin]

Here is mine!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/91776-father-s-day-2013