Whilst posting a distressed card to the Simon Says Stamp and Show blog for the first time the other day, I happened to notice a thumbnail of a gorgeous card by Nona. I visited her blog and really admired the card .. . the stamp she used had caught my eye as I bought the same set a couple of weeks ago, and also I loved the techniques she used. I saw she had followed a tutorial by Shari … so I went and had a look-see.
Having seen the tutorial I just had to have a go myself … I have recently bought a small number of distress inks, and am also loving the soft wildflower style of stamping right now.
The following card is my interpretation of the tutorial – I have followed the basics but have used a different script stamp (ie the one I have in my stash lol!) and also changed the flower stamp for a Penny Black brushstroke stamp so that I could enter it for the Penny Black blog challenge :-) Instead of a linen background stamp as used in the tutorial I used a set of distress aged marks, and stamped them both onto the image and the base card to give an aged look. This is a bit of a new direction for me but I’m liking the change.
Recipe:
Main image: Penny Black “Quite Dandy” inked and misted with distress inks in Tumbled Glass, Peeled Paint and Walnut Stain; matting distressed with Tim Holtz distressing tool;
Background stamping: Crafty Creations script stamp embossed with white detail powder: “Butterfly kisses” random markings stamped with antique Linen distress ink;
Sentiment: Penny Black transparent set “Salutations”;
Supplies: ribbon and pearls from my stash.
Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp and Show – Distressing (2nd entry)
Truly Scrumptious #55 - Vintage
Penny Black Blog Challenge – Flowers (use a floral stamp)
Crafters Companion #11 – Aqua and Brown
Crafts & Me #30 – Ribbon
Totally Stampalicious – Anything Goes
Hope you like it :-). I’m not sure about the card blank, and have already thought of some very subtle brown and aqua paper I have which I would use next time, but I’m quite pleased with this stamping technique for my first attempt.
Right … now this is my first ever Windows Live Writer post … looks perfect in the preview window … so here goes, fingers crossed!!
7 comments:
Beautiful card Pauline...I'm loving your latest flower cards...so delicate & pretty! :0)
Helen x
Wow, your take on the technique is absolutely lovely, Pauline! I really adore the soft colors and distressing. Very shabby chic! :)
I feel so honored to have inspired you. This really made my day. Thank you for the mention :)
Good luck at the challenges!
xoxo,
Nona
Yes, it is a change Pauline but a very successful and beautiful one indeed! I love the soft and delicate shades and the stamps are perfect. xxx
So gorgeous Pauline.
Hugs Riet.xx
Pauline, this is beautiful. Isn't it so nice when we can share techniques? I love that about this craft. Thanks for joining the challenge at Simon Says Stamp & Show.
Ooh, such a soft and pretty card Pauline - perfect for the season! Thanks for the tip too, I'll go and have a little snoop! Thanks for joining in with the Truly Scrumptious Challenge!
Love Beth xx
This is gorgeous what a great technique :D
Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafts and Me this week. Good luck.
Hugs
Amy xx
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