I haven't done a Make-it-Monday challenge before but this week's technique was something I love doing - make a background from a non-background stamp. I do this all the time - there are so many Papertrey stamps that lend themselves to making backgrounds. Here's one I haven't tried before. I've also used an excellent technique I saw
Jess Larsen demonstrating - she calls it Reverse Stamping. I've often wished a stamp had a mirror image and Jess shows how you can make one. Isn't it brilliantly clever!
Looking at the card now I realise I should have started stamping the background in the middle and not on the left hand side to make it more symmetrical looking - I'll remember that next time.
Stamps: PTI - Beyond Basic Borders, Warm Happiness
Other: Tag Sale 2 die
Gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnn your background is perfect! Love the pretty autumn orange and the cozy feel of your card.
ReplyDeleteThe color and the pattern of the background is just beautiful. Just fall colors!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! I love how warm and cozy this card feels!
ReplyDeleteI love stamping my own backgrounds too Ann, this is just fabulous and as the other ladies have already said, it's just so autumnal!
ReplyDeleteI think stamping it how you have gives a more interesting aspect to the card. The colours are great too as said above. I have just finished making the next two little dresses and have used some more of your crochet flowers (green ones this time) for the trimmings. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are so autumn-y (is that a word?) Lovely card that any friend would enjoy.
ReplyDeleteReally cute, I'm off to check out that reverse stamping thing!
ReplyDeleteThis caught my eye, Ann, probably the orange (LOVE it!) Really great card!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just so sweet! I think you did a lovely job! I'd take tea with you any day!
ReplyDeletePut the kettle on Ann, I'm coming round! Gorgeous card - I love the orange x
ReplyDeleteLove the rich colours on this Ann. I think the pattern looks fine with not being symmetrical in this instance. It is a lovely card. Thanks too for the lovely comment you left on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI tried the tip with the watercolour pencil - worked beautifully - you have credit for it on my LIM this week.
Linbyx
It turned out great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, the colours are gorgeous, and the sentiment is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving those orange mugs and the polka dotted tag too!! Very fun card!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! That technique is useful, thanks for the link~great idea! ;)
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