Believe it or not, I've been stamping up a storm the last couple of days. Remember the Grandparent's Day festivities that I painted the backdrop for? Well, belately, we decided that we really should have some thank you notes for those who donated their time to make the day a success. So, I've been mass producing cards!
I started out by stamping the main image on glossy paper with Distress Black Soot ink and embossing with black embossing powder. Now, my idea was to make the cards look like the background so I pulled out Distress inks in Spiced Marmalade, Barn Door and Fired Brick and did my sponging in layers. Funny thing. The inks blended more than the paints did and I got more of a orangish background versus the redish background I was going for (IRL the main image IS more orange....camera (not the photographer!) changed the tone!!) I layered the image on some Basic Black cardstock and some Spiced Curry that was distressed using my SU distressing tool. The card base is Tangerine Tango with SU's Sanded background stamped using Distress Rusty Hinge.
Decided against embellishments as I had to make 15 of these and didn't want the cost of mailing them to go up! Pretty simple, but I think it will get the job done!! Supplies: Paper: SU's Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, Basic Black and Glossy. Ink: Distress inks in Black Soot, Spiced Marmalade, Fired Brick and Barn Door. Stamps: SU's Bronc Buster. Accessories: Black Embossing Powder, heat gun, 1 1/4" circle punch, distressing tool.
I'll have another card tomorrow for the Just for Fun® Friday Color Challenge!!
Thanks for dropping by!! I hope you have an enjoyable evening!!
2 comments:
That fits perfectly with the theme. I bet MGA is so thankful to have your help!
Love the layered sponging on the background - absolutely stunning.
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