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I took a little break today from my to do list to just have some creative time for me. Some times when I just want to create I sit down and just play. Other times, like today, I turn to a challenge or two for inspiration. My favorite places to go for a challenge? Splitcoaststampers.com has been a long-time favorite and over the past year, Cath at Moxie Fab World has the most fabulous challenges that I always want to play along with. Today I decided to combine the two. SCS has a reverse masking technique challenge and once again I’m squeaking in at the last minute to play along with the MFW Botanical challenge. There’s still time to play along here.

I’ve always adore botanicals. It’s a style that suits me to a “t”. I love to collage the images together and add ink for a vintage feel.

To add in reverse masking for the TLC challenge, I’ve put a die cut doily onto the background and sponged ink around it leaving the reverse image of the doily.

Supplies: Carte Postale Stamp Set by Unity, Heartfelt Sentiments stamp set by Unity,  Old Letter Writing Background stamp by Hero Arts, Antique Linen Distress Ink by Ranger, leaves by Prima, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, Tumbled Glass Distress Ink by Ranger, Shabby Shutters Distress ink by Ranger, Leaf Trinket Pins by Maya road, Tiny Attacher by Advantus, twine, glass embellishment by Prima, kraft cardstock by Bazzill, Solar White Cardstock by Neenah

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