Happy Monday to you all! Over the weekend I made a puzzle and thought I would share it with you,
along with my MIM card.
Danielle Flanders showed us a beautiful card she made mixing patterns ,
we were asked to use at least mix three patterns.
This is my attempt. Danielle made it look easy , not so much for me.
I will also be adding this to retrosketches #157...
My granddaughter loved placing foam pieces back in the negative that I had laying around. I decided to make it a more fun and puzzle like. So I covered the fun foam pieces with stamped card stock images. She loves it and its very sturdy and easy to take with in your purse for when you go out to eat.
I cut a piece of fun foam 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 could be any size you want. I wanted it to fit in my
Clear Envelopes from Serendipity Stamps.
You can glue or use two sided tape to adhere your images to the foam. I stamped all images before adhering them to the foam . Then I placed two pieces of Kraft card stock to the back to make it firm. The foam the pieces come out and go in so nicely!
I’ve mad a few of these already but my girls took them home before I could photograph. You could use any stamp and die. My granddaughter( Ellie) is only two and she loves playing with this over and over. I can’t wait to make more! Thanks for the idea Ellie!
Have a great week!
Puzzle:
Tremendous Treats: Valentine Die Collection
Tremendous Treats: Valentine Stamp Set
Card:
Background Basics: Super Stripes Stamp Set
Candy Cane Christmas Stamp Set
Polka Dot Basics II Stamp Set
Spring Hills Stamp Set
What a great idea...so creative...thanks so much for sharing...
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable...I think you a great job with that technique!
Hey Marybeth, your card turned out great! Your puzzle, what a wonderful idea, say thanks to Ellie from me too.
ReplyDeleteMarybeth you are the BEST gramma ever! What a sweet idea to make the foam puzzles. Your MIM card is fabulous and you used such fun patterns--love it!
ReplyDeleteMarybeth, your card is so pretty. I think you did a great job on this technique. And thanks for the wonderful comment on mine. You are too nice. Those puzzles for the grandkids are just too cute. I agree with Tracey, you are such a wonderful grandma.
ReplyDeleteThis should be required purse contents for EVERY grandma! Marybeth, you're the best! Love this, and such cute images. And your MIM is adorable. Your plaid is perfect and the dots a darling bg for the beautiful scene.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness your puzzle is th best idea ever!! Sooo very cute and creative. You certainly are one awesome Grandma. I may have to do this for my neice! So very sweet!
ReplyDeleteYour card is pretty, and that puzzle...HOW adorable! Great idea for little ones!
ReplyDeleteI think your card is fantastic! I have yet to try this one. I have a difficult time putting patterned papers together let alone make them! Your foam puzzles are genius! I will definitely remember this!
ReplyDeleteMarybeth your card is beautiful! And the puzzle is such a great idea!!!! I will definitely be trying that soon!
ReplyDeleteI think your stamped paper looks terrific Marybeth , this is a pretty card! LOVE LOVE this puzzle idea!! I see some of these in Penelope's future ;)
ReplyDeleteFantastic MIM card, Marybeth--love those pink polka dots! And your puzzle is such a marvelous idea and so adorable! You have some very lucky grandchildren!
ReplyDeleteThe puzzle is brilliant, Marybeth--so cute! Great job with the MIM technique!
ReplyDeleteoh a foam puzzle, absolutely genius Marybeth. Love it. On your card, love it and you did not need to color your image.
ReplyDeleteMarybeth your card is super sweet! I struggle a bit with mixing and matching patterns as well but you pulled it off beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThat puzzle is so clever! I love it and wish I had grandchildren so I could make one too. What fun for both you and your granddaughter.
Love the card, but the foam puzzle is amazing! I have so much fun stuff to play with lately, and the grands and great grands will love these puzzles! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea, Marybeth!!! Go Ellie! We're all running to figure out if we can make this happen from our own stashes!
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Your MIM is fantastic. Love the patterns you created. Your puzzle steals the show today. This is a brilliant idea. I only wish my girls were young enough to appreciate something like this. It does bring back memories, though. When they were little, they loved puzzles--all sorts of puzzles. Those were fun times. Like how this is so portable. And, if they lose a piece, magic Grandma can make a new one.
ReplyDeleteI think your card turned out great Marybeth! Your take is more like mine will be (if I ever get around to it this week!) in that you didn't go super busy with different stamps and colors...I love the look when other people do it, but I just can't seem to make myself stamp things that aren't equally balanced! But anyway, I really do like your card! And I LOVE your puzzle and will definitely be making some for Addy when she gets a bit older! Thanks so much for the great inspiration!! :0)
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty mixed patterns card Marybeth - and I LOVE your puzzle idea! so creative!
ReplyDeleteYou are just so crafty and creative! That puzzle is adorable! What a fun and cute idea! Love your take on the MIM challenge! Your patterned papers look wonderful!!
ReplyDeletesuper idea to make a puzzle, looks so cute! and your card looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTERRIFIC idea!
ReplyDeleteOh, my! Your puzzle is absolutely darling...fab idea! And, your card is very pretty with the mix of patterns!
ReplyDeleteThis puzzle is amazing and such a good idea! Pretty mix of patterns on the MIM card! It would be hard for me to mix 3 patterns!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea Marybeth! I'm going to make a few of these to stick in my grandkids's Easter cards - I know they will love them. :) That foam really comes in handy doesn't it? :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea for the puzzle! I love the images you used - I am a sucker for kitties and cute animals - this puzzle looks like a lot of fun! Your MIM card is gorgeous - love these colours together and great pattern mix!
ReplyDeleteI love you card. The patterns are fabulous and not overwhelming...my attempt was quite overwhelming. lol. And your puzzle is genius. We have similar puzzles that we take to church and I have always thought that I should take the time to make one, but never have. You are a genius. I'm sure I would have overthought the process, but now I will do exactly what you have done. Thank you!!! Oh how I wished we lived closer and I could come over and make these with you. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteThe puzzle is such a creative idea :) love it and the card well.... your cards are always very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteYour patterned card is so sweet and you're oh so smart to have matted your focal point with the patterned papers. Your puzzle - pure genius! What kid wouldn't love it?!
ReplyDeleteWell this is creative thinking! You've got clever grandchildren. Such a great idea too. I'll keep this in mind...
ReplyDeleteIt would make such a sweet and lovely gift!
As for your MIM card, wow, that's totally different, mixing patterned paper, but it looks good though! Bright and bold, ha, ha.
Bye,
Marjolein
What a pretty mix of patterns and colours, Marybeth ... something I always struggle with! Love that you kept the main scene monochrome with just a touch of texture on the sheep and flowers! Genius puzzle idea ... so beautifully executed ... no wonder Ellie loves it, it's so sweet! Anita :)
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