I have really been on a DIY stamped background paper kick, so when these gorgeous new Verve snowflakes arrived I immediately began making background paper! I embossed all three snowflakes randomly over kraft cardstock. Next I brushed Distress paint along the distressed edges. Still not enough white for me, so I used a Versamark pad and rubbed it gently along the edges of the panel and added more embossing powder. I really love this look, folks!
For my focal point, I stamped the Merry sentiment in Tree Branch Archival ink by Wendy Vecchi. This color ink is exactly the color of kraft paper - love it! Then I layered some burlap paper, twine, pom pom fringe, and punched SU! snowflakes and gemstones (thanks Carol!) to complete the card.
I'm linking up to Mojo Monday for Challenge #418
HERE and to SSS for their Clean and Simple Christmas challenge
HERE, to Stamp and Create for their Brown/Kraft challenge
HERE, and to Sunday Stamps Challenge 111, Feeling Grey,
HERE.
Lovely background paper and use of that sketch!
ReplyDeleteamazingly beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, love the snowy background, and the way the snowflakes look with the kraft paper!
ReplyDeleteoh wooowww
ReplyDeleteyou really put so many texture
love that pompoms ribbon and the twine and the burlap too
great using our color combo
Great card
many thanks for joining with us at Sunday Stamps this time
hugs, Monika (DT member)
PS: if you like to visit my Circle card I am so happy...as DT member we love to get some love too dear :) see you soon maybe on my DT card :)
This is so wonderful, Autumn! Love the realistic snowfall feel to it and all your fun embellishments. Thanks for playing along with Mojo Monday!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this!!!! Beautiful background and your layering is fabulous. Wow, wow, wow!!!! Thanks for joining us at Sunday Stamps, hope to see you again soon!
ReplyDeleteI love Kraft for Chistmas, used it often for Christmas 2014, so beautiful with white and sparkle.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card, so elegant.
Wishes
Lynne
What a lovely background! Isn't it fun to play with ink and paper to create exactly what you want? Your card is just beautiful...thanks for joining us at Sunday Stamps this week!
ReplyDeletehello Autumn! this is gorgeous, I adore the snowflakes with all of the neutrals...stunning! so glad you played along with us at Sunday Stamps!
ReplyDeletesparkle & shine *~*
I love this look, too! Thanks for the inspiration! Just noticed you're in SC. Hope you aren't hurt by the terrible flooding. Thanks for your sweet comment!
ReplyDeleteThe embossed background looks really pretty, love the snowflakes! Kraft with white look fabulous together!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty - love the kraft and cream combo.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week.
Hugs,
Caryn xxx
Wow, this is adorable! I love the background you have created, and I love Christmas in Kraft! Thanks for joining us at Sunday Stamps! this week!
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job on the background paper, Autumn! I love all the texture and it's such a prettily designed card!! Thanks for joining us at Sunday Stamps!
ReplyDeleteSo soft and lovely, awesome job with the challenge! Thank you for playing with us at Sunday Stamps!
ReplyDeleteAutumn, this is gorgeous! Love the background you created and the rustic feel! So pretty! Thank you for joining us at Sunday Stamps! XX
ReplyDeleteWow! This is stunning!! Love all the snowflakes! Thanks for playing with us at Sunday Stamps!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Christmas card and your snowflakes look perfect on the Kraft and your choice of different textures in your fabric elements finish it off so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteJulie x