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Blue Ribbon #6

Weaving is a simple and easy way to add dimensional interest to a card . . .

 . . . it's also a great way to use up scraps!  Everything in the woven background came from my Scrap Stash and after a few passes through my paper trimmer, I had a pile of varied widths that was ready to go.           

I pinned down the top of each vertical strip to a cork board and then began inserting the horizontal strips.  Although it may look rather complex, the actual process doesn't take more than five minutes to do. 

After carefully removing the pins, I turned over the weaving, realigned the strips, and then taped them down in order to stabilize them.  Having left the strips a little longer than I needed, I was able to cut off the pin holes and trim the ends to varied lengths for added interest.

A dark rectangle of Fun Foam was cut to size, leaving the ends of the strips free, and then glued to the weaving.  This raised the weaving off the card base and provided some nice shadowy dimension.

Cardstock:   Bazzill Light Cocoa, Generic scraps Black

Stamps:       100 Proof Press Diagrammed Head, Appaloosa "Discover"

Inks:             ColorBox Black

Emb Pwdr:   Judikins Detail Black

Punch:         Family Treasures Scalloped Rectangle                          

Doo Dads:    Silver fibers, metal arrows, watch gear