So I recently got my hands on the lovely background stamp set 'Something Lacy' & I thought I would have a play. So I found a great sketch challenge at Fab Friday, as well as a Mashup challenge over at Friday Mashup!
Here are the challenges:
Here is a close up:
I went to my team mates class on the weekend & was inspired to do some shabby chic sort of cards, this isn't the sort of style I go for. I don't mind doing it at a class I'm attending, but I'm not drawn to doing this sort of card. So when I saw the Friday Mashup challenge & after attending the class & one of the cards she done reminded me of the challenge - I thought I better crack on.
It's amazing how just using some scissors or a distressing tool can give the paper such a different look. Adding ink also to the embossed paper gives that aged look. I used Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride & Rose Red to get this look. So effective.
Thanks for popping by to see my creation & see you here again soon.
x Jessie B x
Here are the challenges:
I decide to go with the Mashup & combine the vintage look with the embossed embossing technique. So this is what I came up with:
Here is a close up:
It's amazing how just using some scissors or a distressing tool can give the paper such a different look. Adding ink also to the embossed paper gives that aged look. I used Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride & Rose Red to get this look. So effective.
Thanks for popping by to see my creation & see you here again soon.
x Jessie B x
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Such a pretty card! I love the embossing and colored ribbons....great job mashing things up! Thanks for playing along at Friday Mash Up!
ReplyDeleteFun combo of stamps and I like the layers of trim to tie it all together! Thanks for sharing at Fab Friday!
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