Monday, May 19, 2025

Craft Roulette Episode 267 | 4Bar Fun with Feathered Flair





I'm so excited to share my submission for Craft Roulette, Episode 267, hosted by the always-inspiring Mary Gunn with this week’s guest, Brennan Keane! This episode’s creative challenge brought together four fabulous parameters:

  • Project: 4Bar Card (3 1/2" x 5")

  • Colors: Craft Store

  • Element: Sew(s)(ing)/Sewn

  • Random: Stencil

These prompts got my wheels turning, and I’m thrilled with how my card turned out!


๐ŸŽจ My Creative Process

I started with a Crumb Cake card base — one of my go-to neutrals that fits perfectly within a natural, craft-store-inspired color palette. The 4Bar size (3.5" x 5") made for a sweet little canvas to build on.

For the Stencil element, I pulled out a Taylored Expressions stencil and softly blended Lost Lagoon ink across the background. This gave the card a subtle, textured look that set the tone without overpowering the design.

To meet the Sewing/Sewn requirement, I used a small square of Timeless Plaid designer series paper. The stitched pattern on the paper added that "sewn" element — without pulling out the sewing machine!

The star of the show is the adorable parrot from the new Feathered Fun stamp set. I colored this cheerful guy using Stampin’ Blends, giving him personality and a pop of color that complements the natural tones beautifully.

I also tucked in a vellum flower and a sentiment strip from my stash — perfect little details that made the card feel complete. To carry the design through, I stenciled a coordinating pattern on the inside of the card and the envelope, which really brought it all together with a touch of flair!


๐Ÿงต Why I Love Craft Roulette

This weekly challenge always pushes me creatively and helps me dig into my stash in new ways. I love seeing how other crafters interpret the same parameters — the inspiration is endless!

If you haven’t tuned in yet, Craft Roulette airs Fridays at 7:10pm Central on YouTube. It’s such a fun, welcoming community and a great way to get your creativity flowing. ๐Ÿ’›


Thanks for stopping by to see my project! I’d love to hear what you think, and if you joined this week’s challenge, drop your link in the comments so I can check it out!

Happy crafting,
[Jean's Paper Jewels]








 

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