I love challenges.  And when I saw this one on the Studio Calico blog, I knew I wanted to participate.  Basically, it's "…a challenge revolving around fives.  This could be ANYTHING, as long as
there is a tie in and you can tell me or show me how you interpreted
the number five."  At the same time, I spied this challenge on the Sassafras blog.  It's super easy, just to use the Amplify collection.

So I mixed the two challenges together:

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Here's a close up of that green frame:

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Here are a few notes about how the layout came together:

  • I traced some Jenni Bowlin packaging to get the bracket shape and then I cut the bracket in half and glued one half to each side.
  • All five of these photos fit onto a 4×6” canvas.  The sum really is greater than the parts.  It’s such an economical (not to mention a way to get lots of photos on a page) way to print your photos!
  • I built up the flower at the bottom of the green frame with lots of foam adhesive (you can really see it in the detail photo).
  • The numbers (fun new-to-me Studio Calico stamps) were stamped on white cardstock and then cut out.

ETA: Just found out that this layout of mine (also made with the Amplify collection):

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was one of two winners over  at the Sassafras blog!  Woo Hoo!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

40 thoughts on “Challenge Me!

  • Challenges are fun and guide me with which sketch/materials to use (helps me focus more quickly). Glad I got to see the Ben and Matt LO again as I really like it. Congrats!

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  • Challenges are fun and guide me with which sketch/materials to use (helps me focus more quickly). Glad I got to see the Ben and Matt LO again as I really like it. Congrats!

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  • Challenges are fun and guide me with which sketch/materials to use (helps me focus more quickly). Glad I got to see the Ben and Matt LO again as I really like it. Congrats!

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  • Challenges are fun and guide me with which sketch/materials to use (helps me focus more quickly). Glad I got to see the Ben and Matt LO again as I really like it. Congrats!

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  • Congrats on the win Julie – your Ben and Matt layout rocks! I find it so hard to do manly layouts! I love your 5 things layout too! Love the way you used the green frame and all those photos look fabulous!

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  • Congrats on the win Julie – your Ben and Matt layout rocks! I find it so hard to do manly layouts! I love your 5 things layout too! Love the way you used the green frame and all those photos look fabulous!

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  • Congrats on the win Julie – your Ben and Matt layout rocks! I find it so hard to do manly layouts! I love your 5 things layout too! Love the way you used the green frame and all those photos look fabulous!

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  • Congrats on the win Julie – your Ben and Matt layout rocks! I find it so hard to do manly layouts! I love your 5 things layout too! Love the way you used the green frame and all those photos look fabulous!

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  • Hey Julie, congrats on winning us over with your Ben and Matt layout!! 🙂 LOVIN the 5 things layout as well…that is gorgeous.
    Send me your address and I will get some goodies on their way!

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  • Hey Julie, congrats on winning us over with your Ben and Matt layout!! 🙂 LOVIN the 5 things layout as well…that is gorgeous.
    Send me your address and I will get some goodies on their way!

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  • Hey Julie, congrats on winning us over with your Ben and Matt layout!! 🙂 LOVIN the 5 things layout as well…that is gorgeous.
    Send me your address and I will get some goodies on their way!

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  • Hey Julie, congrats on winning us over with your Ben and Matt layout!! 🙂 LOVIN the 5 things layout as well…that is gorgeous.
    Send me your address and I will get some goodies on their way!

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  • So love your Challenge layout! I love how you used the MM frame and the Sassafras together! Have a great day!

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  • So love your Challenge layout! I love how you used the MM frame and the Sassafras together! Have a great day!

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  • So love your Challenge layout! I love how you used the MM frame and the Sassafras together! Have a great day!

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  • So love your Challenge layout! I love how you used the MM frame and the Sassafras together! Have a great day!

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  • You are awesome!
    Quick question… I know you have mentioned it before but what is the typical size of photo you work with?

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  • You are awesome!
    Quick question… I know you have mentioned it before but what is the typical size of photo you work with?

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  • You are awesome!
    Quick question… I know you have mentioned it before but what is the typical size of photo you work with?

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  • You are awesome!
    Quick question… I know you have mentioned it before but what is the typical size of photo you work with?

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  • Andrea: Im kind of all over the place.  I dont use anything larger than a 4×6 and I tend to use a lot of 2×3 photos, but I also print them at weird random sizes too.  Sorry I cant be more helpful.  After the new year, Ill put together a little post about how I print photos.

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  • Andrea: Im kind of all over the place.  I dont use anything larger than a 4×6 and I tend to use a lot of 2×3 photos, but I also print them at weird random sizes too.  Sorry I cant be more helpful.  After the new year, Ill put together a little post about how I print photos.

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  • Andrea: Im kind of all over the place.  I dont use anything larger than a 4×6 and I tend to use a lot of 2×3 photos, but I also print them at weird random sizes too.  Sorry I cant be more helpful.  After the new year, Ill put together a little post about how I print photos.

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  • Andrea: Im kind of all over the place.  I dont use anything larger than a 4×6 and I tend to use a lot of 2×3 photos, but I also print them at weird random sizes too.  Sorry I cant be more helpful.  After the new year, Ill put together a little post about how I print photos.

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  • Congrats on being a winner! That is always fun!
    I particularly like your “5” layout! Great shapes!

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  • Congrats on being a winner! That is always fun!
    I particularly like your “5” layout! Great shapes!

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  • Congrats on being a winner! That is always fun!
    I particularly like your “5” layout! Great shapes!

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  • Congrats on being a winner! That is always fun!
    I particularly like your “5” layout! Great shapes!

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  • Congrats on the win! I love how you worked that SC kit. I just got mine and can’t wait to play:)

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  • Congrats on the win! I love how you worked that SC kit. I just got mine and can’t wait to play:)

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  • Congrats on the win! I love how you worked that SC kit. I just got mine and can’t wait to play:)

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  • Congrats on the win! I love how you worked that SC kit. I just got mine and can’t wait to play:)

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  • Congrats on winning!

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  • Congrats on winning!

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  • Congrats on winning!

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  • Congrats on winning!

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