Did you ever send a card to somebody only to say hello? Or to ask hey, howdee? Why do we always need a reason like birthdays, new year, or Valentine. I made a card just to drop saying: hey whotcha doin?
First I used a simple white card stock and coloured it with Tattered Angels simple sheers (sweet violet and very purple).
Loved that purples. I used Stampers Anonymous texture stamps (SCF 006 and CMS 125) with archival ink to add some stamped texture.
Next I used a harlequin stencil with texture paste to add even some dimensional texture.
That point I took my card and I was beginning to play with my background, I cut it, distressed the edge, added more colour to the dimensional stencilled texture with distress ink (seedless preserves), and layered them.
I stamped Buru from Stampotique originals on a white card stock and coloured him. I added him to my layered card.
Finally I added my “whotcha coin?” stamp on an apart white card stock.
So don’t forget to drop a card in the post from time to time, no special reason needed and still you show your interest in your friend, acquaintances or family!
I am sharing it with Craft Stamper’s Take it Make it february challenge: stencilling.
I like how you cut up the background and rearranged it in layers. Great idea!
Thanks Zsuzsa 🙂
Love this card, Ruth – the layer upon layer of background gives it great depth!
Thanks Win 🙂
Love how you did that background and how great to send a card for no reason at all!
Thanks Lisette 🙂
Your background is pure genius, Ruth! Sweet layering gives a strong backdrop for your fun image! Well done!
Thanks Kay 🙂
Fantastic background! Thanks for joining us at the Take It Make It Challenge.
Thank you Renee for visiting 🙂
Love that combination of stamps and stencils on the background! Thanks for playing along at Craft Stamper Take It Make It.
Thanks for visiting Shirley 🙂
Great colours and I love the background. Thanks for joining in with the TIMI challenge ….. good luck! Linda xx
Thanks for visiting Linda 🙂
Your layers each stand out without dominating over the other.
Thanks Peggy 🙂