Make a cuppa, this is a long one !!

Wow! Where to start?

Well, I like to join in with Try It On Tuesdays weekly challenge, which has a 4 weekly format with the inspiration changed each month(I think that makes sense:S) Week 1 is to make a card, and this month we are to be inspired by our own home decor!! And the sponsor this week is One Stop Card Crafts who are giving a £10.00 voucher for their online store.

Now anyone who knows me, knows I have very eclectic tastes( I love STUFF), so narrowing it down to 1 room was a good start :D, and where better than my craft/bedroom.

I've decided the easiest way to show all the ideas is to pair up photos, inspiration then card element it inspired;

I love my wallpaper, bought from a clearance sale at 50p a roll (large print chocolate and lime green). To imitate it I clear embossed the stamped images(Personal Impressions), inked over with Tim Holtz Peeled Paint, then repeat stamped with Impress Chocolate brown.

All artwork on the walls have dark wood frames (mostly cross stitch/embroidery, which inspired the stitch/ribbon border), hence dark brown matting and layering.

2 little pot/beanbag dolls my little sister bought us for our 1st wedding anniversary(25yrs ago this month!!), she was only 4 at the time, and said they were us aaaawwww :)

The crack on his head happened during one of our many house moves, but is what inspired me to buy that particular image from Stamp It Crazy in the first place(HAL 98).

And finally, my brass light fitting, inspired me to murder a pair of brass effect earrings to make a suitable embellishment :D

I am entering this card for the following challenges;

Try It On Tuesday#Card: Inspiration from your home

Woodware Stamps USA#21 Monochrome

Anything Goes Challenge Blog#38 Pearls (on dangly embellishment)

Stamping Vacations You Name the Challenge #Clear/Resist embossing

Enjoy :D XXX