Oct 21 2008
Cardboard anyone?
I just love the look of this new Fine Lines Backgrounder stamped on Kraft cardstock. Does it not look like faux cardboard? I decided to try a quick masking technique to make a fun faux torn cardboard edge on my layer. By simply tearing a piece of scrap cardstock and then using it to mask the top area while I stamped the backgrounder and then sponged to create a shadow, I gave this card a bit more dimension without adding another layer.
I’ve also been having fun making my own custom embellishments using this darling butterfly stamp from one of Kim Hughes’ new releases. Simply stamp onto a Clear Card Sheet using Black Stazon (one of those must-have inks IMHO) and you can make all the custom butterflies you wish!
Girly
Quick Tip: When using clear embellishments…layer them over other items such as flowers, ribbon etc. to highlight their clear properties.
Wishing you a fabulous day!
Supply List:
Stamps:
-Little Gal (Kim Hughes line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Fine Lines Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink:
-Burnt Umber and Black Palette ink by Stewart Superior
-Walnut Stain Distress ink by Ranger
=Black Stazon by Tsukineko
Paper:
-Simply Smooth White cardstock by Prism
-Kraft Cardstock by Prism
Other:
-Clear Card Sheet by Cornish Heritage Farms
-stapler
-ribbon and flower by Prima Marketing
-rhinestones by MAMBI
-tape by Prima
Love the faux cardboard, love the butterflies (gotta try it), and love your card! Thanks for sharing all of your great ideas!
Such a FUN and SWEET card…I love the clear butterflies…gotta give that a try!
Julia, this is adorable! Love all those staples too.
Oh I love this one, the stamping really does look like cardboard and your shading is terrific, love your clear butterflies too, love the bling with them!
Wow this is so cool! It really does look like cardboard! I love your butterfly embellies - I just started stamping and LOVE that I can color them or add whatever I want to them for personalization - can’t believe I didn’t try stamping sooner! This is a beautiful card - very inspiring- thank you for sharing!! love your work!
Wow Julia, this is just way too clever. Thanks for sharing.
Luv Sandie
What a pretty card Julia! I really like the way you layer things; I also REALLY enjoy your “quick tips”; thanks for sharing!
Kathy
Thanks for another fabulous tip. You are SOooo clever. Love the dimension your masking/sponging/stamping technique gives.
love it, absolutely LOVE IT!!!
Love this card, Julia!! Love the faux cardboard and the wonderful butterflies!!