I wanted to use paper piecing as a background look instead of the focal image. I stamped the row of trees from Kim Hughes Making the Grade set. I oulined each tree with the C1 copic marker to create the shadowed background effect and dimension. I softly sponge some brocade blue ink to add a cool effect and soften the look.
I wanted a whimsical look, so I opted for various patterns of retired SU pattern paper in real red and pretty in pink. Each cut out tree shape was outlined in copic 100 for a finished edge.
I created a sentiment present so to speak. I added some die cut layered ribbon bows for extra whimsey. I finished with a touch of a button!!!
STAMPS
CHF Making the Grade and Christmas Expression sets
INK
Pure Poppy, brocade blue, Palette Noir
PAPER
black, real red, pretty in pink, real red dp, pretty in pink dp, gp white
ACCESSORIES
Long short scalloped rectangle nestabilities, sixxix die cut, foam tape, ribbon, C1 and 100 copic markers.
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009 GMT Views: 606
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Thu, Jul 09, 2009 @ 1:25 PM
Oh Betty! How wonderful!! First, I love non-tradional colors for holidays! The paper piecing must have taken FOREVAH, and I love the double die cut bow!! Just awesome, GF! Awesome!!!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: October 18, 2008 Location: Arizona-It's a DRY heat! Posts: 4510
Thu, Jul 09, 2009 @ 2:41 PM
Love the paper piecing on your background! Very cute card!
------------------------------ Anne
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