To create this A2 card I began with a deep brown cardstock base and then cut a smaller layer in the same color, crimped this and adhered it to the card. Then I took a smaller piece of kraft paper and used an EK border punch along the side and crimped that piece as well. I rubbed a brown distress ink direct to paper and I loved how the ink just hit the top of the crimping. I know this is a kind of older technique, but I really like and and may do it again soon. Anyhoo, after that I diecut a tag, blended some distress inks which I sprayed with water, stamped the house image in brown stazon, used some jute to tie a bow and adhered it to the Kraft layer. Lastly, I stamped the sentiment from another set onto white cardstock, and adhered this to a scrap of brown polka dot paper and slipped it under the Kraft paper. A little labor intensive, but I enjoyed doing it!
- Jillibean Soup - Home Tweet Home
- Close To My Heart - Around The Block
- Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Mustard Seed, Tumble Glass
- Brown Cardstock
- Crimper
- Jute
Wow! This turned out so perfectly! You've got so many lovely details here. I especially love how you combined the horizontal texture with the vertical lines in the background. I never would of thought to use the colors you used, but it is a stunning color palette! You've inspired me and have created a really clever project. Thank you for sharing your talents with us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
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DeleteTerrific card. I really love the texture and the colour.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those cards that I want to touch (does that sound too weird?) :-)
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Noooo...thank you!
DeleteOh I love this! Great colours and fab texture too :)
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