Belle Papier {pretty paper}

Nov 26 2008

A little Western…

Published by Julia Stainton at 6:42 am under Card Designs, Cornish Heritage Farms, Stamping Techniques

I have to tell you…I had soooo much fun making this card! I’m loving the masculine, textured look. You’re going to be seeing a lot more corrugated cardboard in my designs as I like fun additions. For this design I stamped this new Western Elvis stamp by Cornish Heritage Farms onto some Kraft cardstock before adhering it to my cardboard. It was then really easy to pull back edges and distress.

Rugged Elvis

The technique I used for the Elvis image is really just a dark brown image stamped onto Kraft Cardstock. Using white colored pencil, I shaded in the highlights of his face, clothing and background for extra interest and dimension. I’ve been having so much fun with this simple concept. It adds a fabulous vintage look.

If you’re looking at the corrugated cardboard…Prima makes a Down Home Kit with yummy “down home” embellishments. I got mine from Jacksonbelle Embellishments. Lindsey is having a sale today through Monday. To get 20% off your order…just use the code THANK08.

Have a fabulous day!

Supply list:

Stamps:
-Western Elvis by Cornish Heritage FArms
-Classic Essential Expressions (Mona Lisa Moments line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Cattle Brands Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
-vintage Photo Distress ink by Ranger
-Rich Cocoa Memento Ink by Tsukineko

Paper:
-Kraft and Crabapple Dark cardstock by Prism
-patterned paper from Thomas Kinkade Masculine Series paper pack by Cornish Heritage Farms

Other:
-cardboard by Prima Marketing
-linen thread
-white colored pencil
-sewing machine

11 Responses to “A little Western…”

Karen Mon 26 Nov 2008 at 7:40 am 1

Really cool card Julia. Love that look!
~amy~on 26 Nov 2008 at 7:43 am 2

Wonderful vintage look card…love the exposed prima cardboard..
StampinCathyon 26 Nov 2008 at 7:45 am 3

This is so awesome. My BF would love this card.
Martha kayon 26 Nov 2008 at 10:35 am 4

Me with “western” experience - living in Arizona — You’ve captured a great look. And, who doesn’t still love Elvis?
Christina Fischeron 26 Nov 2008 at 10:51 am 5

Julia, this is so great!!! The cardboard is fantastic — I love all the texture!
Lindseyon 26 Nov 2008 at 11:42 am 6

OOOOH this is AWESOME!!!!!!! I love the colors and cardboard! So awesome J!
Jennifer Scullon 26 Nov 2008 at 8:30 pm 7

just wonderful! I forget to use the white pencil for highlighting - so thank you for the reminder! this is a great stamp!
Michelleon 27 Nov 2008 at 11:06 am 8

I love your Elvis card and the distressing! Nice!
Conniecrafteron 28 Nov 2008 at 10:18 am 9

That is just too cool, love the distressing and colors, Awesome card!
Shel9999on 28 Nov 2008 at 11:10 pm 10

White colored pencil, eh? That looks wonderful! Love this rugged design, J!
Keri Lee Sereikaon 06 Dec 2008 at 1:13 pm 11

Julia this is an awesome card! You know I am not a huge Elvis fan but this card is FAB!