Having just bought a set of Autumn Leaves clear swirl stamps I was really pleased to see this challenge on http://artygirlzchallengeblog.blogspot.com/.
Guest Designer Paula said "I love patterened paper very much but it is far too easy to whack on cards etc. So for my theme, I want to see handmade backgrounds. Get those fingers inky & painted & make a custom piece of paper/card for your design"
For my design I didn't exactly get all that inky but there was a lot chalk around and many different stamps being inked up. I chose card stock that already had a misty blue look to it and stamped the different swirls all over. Then to emphasise the misty effect I used blue chalk to deepen the edges and the swirl pattern. The James Dean quote was stamped on to plain card and then mounted on the blue.
I couldn't resist adding diamonds on parts of the design - although it was hard to part with so many on one card as they are my favourite embellishment at the moment and this card took the last of my tiny ones.
The swirl stamps are by Autumn Leaves and the quote is one of a few on a sheet of clear stamps by Heidi Grace.
8 comments:
Oh now I REALLY love this Ann, just my favourite look, beautiful! Think I NEED those stamps
This is so beautiful - love you challenge interpretation!
beautiful!!! I love the swirls!!
Wow this is really gorgeous. Awesome card. Love it.
wow gorgeous card Ann i love the stamps and the sentiment i know what you meen about the little gems i hate parting with to many at once as well LOL
Thanks for joining in with the Arty Girlz challenge.
crissi xx
Your background is beautiful, as is the whole card.
Beryl xx
Wonderful card Ann love the swirls and the colour and the quote is just so true.
Love Cynthia x
Very stylish! I love the soft colours & the chalks are great.
Thanks for playing along.
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