This is a really great video where Nicole Heady is showing us step by step how to make a background out of multiple stamps for your cards:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/10/make-it-monday-39-multi-stamp-background-building.html
I needed to make a masculine card today, but think I will try this same design for more feminine cards in the future by adding a few flowers instead of the leaves and acorns with the flourishes, also some lace instead of the ribbon :o)
My Card~ click on the photo for a larger image
Cardstock: White base card is Georgia Pacific; Orange mat is DCWV
Stamps: Background stamps from PTI's Fall Elegance and Fancy Flourish; Owl and sentiment from Studio G from Michael's $1 bin
Inks: Sepia & Terra Cotta from Ranger; Olive green from Studio G; Bright Yellow from Ink It Up
Tools: Labels Eight Nestie from Spellbinders: Corner Rounder from EK Success
Embellishments: Blingy owl eyes and Brown satin ribbon from Michael's
Thank you so much for stopping by.
Howl cute!!! : D Love the "bling", and the colors! Hugs!
ReplyDeletePS. Great job on that background! I watched the video, too, but do you think I made a card? lol!
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Fabulous background and I love the gem eyes on that handsome owl!
ReplyDeleteLove your owlie card!
ReplyDeleteFun card for a guy, Helen! I love the owl with the sparkling eyes and the background is fun. I will have to check the video.
ReplyDeletelove your owl and your bkgd on this cutie!
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