Opposites Attract! New Challenge at Frilly and Funkie
Hello, Friends! Do you ever feel like your crafting is stuck in a creative rut, making the same old same old things all the time? Well, there’s a new challenge up on the Frilly and Funkie Blog called Opposites Attract! and it might be just the creative shake up you need to move your mojo into a new gear.
I am the hostess for the challenge this go round, and here are the details for Opposites Attract!
For this challenge, the Frilly side of the team will be creating a project in Funkie Style, and the Funkie side of the team will create a Frilly style project. We’re asking you to break out of your creative rut, deep and create any kind of project you choose, as long as it is not done in your usual style and color palette.

Here are a few more close up views of the finished product.
One of the things I loved about “going Funkie” was the amazing freedom I felt while playing with the inks and pastes and sprays. It was FUN…and the texture was fabulous!
I created a hand made flower and backed it with a custom dyed seam binding bow. The little chipboard tag is from Graphic 45’s Artisan Style Collection.
Here’s a close up of the texture I was talking about.
On the inside of the card, I did more layering…but this time with papers from Artisan Style. I did bring a little “Funkie” inside with the tag I tucked behind the mini postcard, though.
This is a Staples Ivory ATC tag that has been inked and stamped. I had to “split” the sentiment stamp so it would fit on the tag. If you’ve never done this before, I’ll tell you how I do it. My secret is to block of the section of the stamp I don’t want to use with a Post-It note or Scotch tape. Yes, I taped over the “we grow old” portion of the sentiment. Then I inked my stamp, pulled off the tape and stamped the first half of the sentiment in place. Then I reversed the process to stamp the remainder of the quote. Simple, right? Just remember to pull off the tape or Post it before you stamp, or you’ll end up with a horrible mess. Just sayin’!
I really enjoyed playing at Opposites Attract, and I hope you’ll give this challenge a go. You can link your Opposites Attract Challenge up on the Frilly and Funkie Blog until 11:55 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 17th. I can’t wait to see what you make!
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy
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Fabulous project with wonderful texture and imagery. You definitely do mixed media well.
Hugs!
Cec
That masterboard front cover blows my mind Kathy!!! Utterly beautiful and so, so clever! I agree, your mixed media side definitely deserves an airing more often! xx
You should embrace your MM side more often! The front of this is AAAAAH mazing! Wow, what a great vibe you’ve created. Big hugs, Autumn
Fantastic card Kathy ! Love the texture and the layering. Sue C x
WOW OH WOW!!! Mixed media goodness! I LOVE all the texture you achieved, and love the step out you created…so technical too! Gorgeous make, and love the techniques!
Just had to come over from F&F to see this, your masterboard idea worked out beautifully and your finished project is stunning!
Wow, Kathy, you’ve got the Funk going on with this mixed media card! Love your masterboard, and you are a MASTER at this, whether you believe in yourself or not, which you SHOULD! I had a good laugh at the end about removing your tape! I’ve forgotten a time or two, so I can totally relate!
Fabulous challenge you came up with, and you certainly knocked it out of the park with this awesome card, but I have to say, your “regular” style came out on the inside! Ha! Ha! Big hugs!
Gorgeous is right!! Beautiful texture and the inside is wonderful. The pages and pockets are lovely. That cover is just wow!
absolutely gorgeous!!!!
What a lovely example of your creative mind!
Wow Kathy, your inner funkie came flying out in all sorts of colours and textures! What a glorious mixed media piece, so much texture, I want to touch it! I will definitely have to check out your tutorial to see how you created this beauty! Love your take on the challenge theme. hugs 🙂
You more than rose to that challenge, Kathy! Your card is gorgeous!
Hugs,
Kris