I thought it would be fun to create a variegated background using a Backgrounder stamp and a resist technique. Love how it turned out. Backgrounder is Art Nouveau and I love it's elegant look. The chipboard bird is a Heidi Swapp Invisibles piece. You sponge ink on it and a pre-resisted pattern becomes visible. They are so much fun. I picked it up from ellenhutson.com
Stamps: Art Nouveau Backgrounder by CHF
Cursive Expressions (MLM line) by CHF (to be released Friday)
Ink: Black Memento Ink & Versamark by Tsukineko, Worn Lipstick and Broken China Distress Ink by Ranger
Paper: Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF, patterned paper by October Afternoon, glossy white cardstock by Ranger
Other: chipboard by Maya Road, Distress Crackle Paint by Ranger, accordian ribbon, safety pins by Creative Impressions, crochet flower by Imaginesce, flower by Prima, rhinestones by Zva Creative, Invisibles chipboard by Heidi Swapp
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009 GMT Views: 2260
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Registered: March 21, 2006 Location: sunny southern california Posts: 20098
Thu, Aug 13, 2009 @ 6:13 AM
Love every detail, Julia, Your are right, that is one gorgeous background! Thanks for the fun challenge. It's been a stressful work week and this challenge is just the remedy I need!
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Beautiful card, Julia! I love the elegant BG stamp and your color variation is wonderful! The flourish elements go so well with everything and I really like the bird and neat prima!
Registered: June 18, 2007 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 4857
Thu, Aug 13, 2009 @ 7:14 AM
OMStars, this is SOOOOOO stunning!! So many awesome elements combined to create this show stopper!! Awesome card, Julia!!!
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Registered: August 1, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 26794
Thu, Aug 13, 2009 @ 7:40 AM
I love your variegated background. The little crocheted flower is what caught my attention first on your card. There is so much to look at on your card. Great job!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105028
Thu, Aug 13, 2009 @ 7:57 AM
Julia, this is beautiful! I love the resist bg!! Gorgeous! All those embellishments are wonderful......from the pin and the crocheted flower to the gems and ribbon!!!
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Registered: April 18, 2009 Location: Boston suburbs, MA Posts: 14060
Thu, Aug 13, 2009 @ 8:25 AM
Love the collage look of your card and how the rich variegated color background turned out!! Thanks for a super challenge!
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