I had SOOOO much fun making this paper and these cards. I want to show you the paper first.
That paper started out as a piece of PTI Rustic White! I used quite a few colors and stamps to turn it into this! I started with the "Distressed Stripes" stamp set and used PTI Sweet Blush, Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise & Spring Rain inks. Then, I also added Jumbo Java & Pixie Dust VersaMagic and Palette colors Bordeaux, Chartreuse & Orangerie. After I stamped that, I stamped a leaf image from "Turning a New Leaf" with Hawaiian Shores around the edges. Then, I used a swirl from "Fancy Flourishes" in Vintage Cream ink and stamped on top of all that, also staying around the edges. And, wa-la!! I love the end result.
I made 3 cards using this one small piece of paper. I'll share my favorite of them with you today (and yes, this is my 2nd post for today!).
I am so happy with how this turned out. I love, love all the color in it! The buttons on the side of the label are chocolate brown but I realize that it's hard to tell from this photo.
Here's a closeup of the stamping so you can see a little more of the detail. I used a scalloped stamp from Hero Arts to kiss off some of the ink in a few of the largest solid stripes. You can see this a little on the bottom bordeaux strip.
I also had to share the back with you! I did something fun and stamped polka dots in Hawaiian Shores ink all across the back. I thought it added a fun detail! I also stamped my custom designed-by stamp on there too (but don't look TOO close because I smudged it a little).
Thank you so much for stopping by! Be sure to check back tomorrow and I'll share the 2nd of the cards I made using this paper. I'd love to hear your comments!
Supplies:
Stamps: PTI Distressed Stripes, Fancy Flourishes, Turning a New Leaf, Fillabel Frames 2, Vintage Labels, Polka Dot Basics
Ink: PTI Sweet Blush, Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise & Spring Rain. Jumbo Java & Pixie Dust VersaMagic and Palette Bordeaux, Chartreuse & Orangerie
Paper: PTI Hawaiian Shores, PTI Rustic White
Other: PTI Chocolate Brown Buttons, Tan Scrapper's Floss, Labels 4 Nestabilities, Ribbon, Pop Dots
18 comments:
Oh I LOVE this Jen! Your pattered paper is awesome!! I really love your siggy stamp too :)
Cute! It's great homemade paper. :)
I love everything you have been doing with Distressed Stripes! Love how you added the leaves this time! Keep sharing please!
Andrea McCulley
This is so much fun! I will have to make those stripe stamps a priority. Keep the great ideas coming!
Love all those colors! I appreciate you showing the background before and after finishing the card. It gives me a chance to appreciate it and get my own creative juices flowing. Such a great idea and you made it into a great card.
Luscious card. Seriously.
Seriously cute paper, Jen... and the card is wonderful! I love that leaf image.
So cute, Jen. Looks like something Nichole would make!
I would never have paired those colors together but it works sooo well!!! I really like the leaves around the edges! You keep crankin' those cards out Jen!!!!
I love the layers of stamps. Creates such a unique pattern!
Kara
Very cute! Now I am adding Distressed Stripes to my wish list! :)
You are really rockin the distressed stripes Jen! I adore these colors/patterns together, almost has a water color look to it. Fabulous!
I love your background paper! It feels very hawaiian and fun to me.
Oh my goodness, that is so creative! I love the paper you made, so pretty! how talented you are!
WOW! I love the paper that you made and the card is awesome too!!
Wow - you could never tell this paper started out as a blank white page. What a transformation. Thanks so much for sharing.
Great job on that paper!
WOW Jen - how cool! Love the homemade paper...Diggin' all the cards your sharing. Keep them coming - oh and LOVE the look of your blog header :)
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