Happy Monday, folks! I hope yours was a great weekend — for me it went by in the wink of an eye. I do have a card to share today. When I think of Penny Black stamps I think of the cute little girls that I’m so very fond of, but believe it or not, this sultry image, called Mixed Media, is a Penny Black stamp that was sent to me by Stamper’s Dream. I love the collage-y look of it and it made for easy stamping :-)
I used Graphic 45 paper (Le Romantique) on the top part of the card, and since I didn’t have a paper with the look I wanted to match, I made my own using a large background stamp. I simply washed some Vintage Photo Distress ink over a piece of watercolor paper for a background then stamped and embossed with my Impression Obsession Cover-A-Card Thick and Thin. After dry, I embossed the panel with white embossing powder then scrubbed on some chalk ink to discolor the white embossing powder and edged with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink. The focal panel is embossed with clear embossing powder and the flowers watercolored with Tattered Rose Distress Ink. For the sentiment I simply used rub-off letters.
| Card Recipe: Stamps: Stamper’s Dream – Mixed Media by Penny Black, Stamper’s Dream – Cover-a-Card Thick & Thin by Impression Obsession Paper: Graphic 45 – Romantique, 140lb Strathmore Watercolor paper, Bazzill Ink: Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink, Versafine Onyx Black, Tattered Rose Distress Ink Accessories: Martha Stewart String Lace (Lattice) Border Punch, Martha Stewart Tag Punch, Ribbon, Lasting Impression Rub-ons, Buttons, Silk Ribbon, Pearls, Clear Embossing Powder |
That’s all folks! I ‘ll see you tomorrow!
Becca –
Such a lovely card! I think I am in love with that Penny Black stamp too! You have just done a tremendous job on this piece. Thank you for sharing with us.
Elaine Allen
Good morning Becca,
Another beautiful card. I appreciate the way you share with all us out here in cyberland. THIS card is gorgeous. I learn so much thru your posts. I cannot thank you enough. Also, if you have to return to Texas, I live in Temple and would love to take you to lunch sometime. You have enriched my life so much, it is the least I could do for your. Hugs, Debby
wow that is neat. i love the background and there is another technique for me to try!! the stamp is awesome. and i love how you did the card. great work. beautiful card.
Pretty. That ribbon is so beautiful!
Becca, this card is so interesting. I love how you mixed it up and found a way to use such an “eccentric” stamp. You’re talent never fails to amaze me. Who do you look up to in the cardmaking/craft world? Thanks for sharing.
very nice!
Sandra
Oh Becca this is gorgeous…..and I do love that stamp….will have to go and see about that one………
Thank you always…..for sharing you breathtaking creation….
I am amazed that you have so many totally different wonderful ideas. I am in awe.
God blessed you in the CREATIVE LOBE of your brain, friend! Too lovely!
Another beautiful card. I’ve decided that when I grow up I want to be as creative and as good as you are. I just turned 50, do you think it could happen, haha, not anytime too soon! I think while I’m waiting for the transformation, I’ll keep on drooling over your cards.
Thank you for sharing wih us, you are so appreciated!
So lovely and so creative.
This is just gorgeous, Becca! I love the Graphics 45 paper combined with that Penny Black stamp. And your design compliments them both perfectly! Thanks, my friend! Well done! :)
Becca!!
I like all your cards.
They are so so os gorgeous.
I learn to your card making.
Thank you Becca.
I love the ideas of you making your own back ground paper!! I must try this!!!
Great card and as always a smile for my day
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Donna
Another gorgeous card, Becca! I would love to see you do a tutorial/video of how you created this background paper. It’s fantastic!!
Stunning card Becca!!! Love that color on black!! Gorgeous!
Gorgeous stamp and I love the colours here – very rich and warm
Just stunning
Mega Dittos onStunning! A very beautiful card that can be used many ways. Thanks for sharing.
You and Graphic 45 papers! Two of my favorites are BFF’s (lol)! Two lush, gorgeous world views joined–I can hardly wait for more!!!
Lovely card, colors and I love the ribbon. tfs
Thanks for sharing how you made the “coordinating” striped background. What a neat idea!
Wonderful! Love the colors!
Hello!
This is a beautiful image and you have created a beautiful card to showcase it! Love the colors!
Wishing you a great weekend!
Barbara Diane
Wonderful and sooo very cool! Neat color set…
Becca, do you do a lot of experimenting to discover these wonderful treatments or have you had some kind of training that allows the ideas to come to you? I think it’s fascinating that you embossed and then changed the color of the embossing…and what a beautiful outcome! Your layouts are always terrific. TFS
Becca,
Very pretty.
~~Diane~~
Absolutely gorgeous!
Another stunning card. You are amazing. Love the color and pattern paper combination. I look forward to visiting your site every chance that I get. Keep up the creativity.
This is beautiful Becca. Beautiful colors chosen, and that is some gorgeous DP. As always thanks for sharing your work with us. You really inspire us. If a card could be sexy than this is one of them. TFS!!! :-D
I don’t do dp much on my cards but do make my own with stamps (loving the looks w/so many I’ve seen in galleries, though). You’re idea of the white embossed and then inked is great. I will remember that tip. Another wonderful card!
Great card! I love the colours you chose. So rich and vintagey looking. Thanks for sharing! :o)
super cute card!!! Love the colors! very inspiring!
Beautiful card with so many interesting elements!!
very pretty, love how that black border just pops against the other color!
these are SEW adorable.. thnx for sharing them.. can’t wait to see more blogs too..
Becca – I love this card, the colours are so subtle. I’ve looked at this stamp lately but now I will have to buy it!!! tfs
Hugs
HW(UK)
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Hi Becca – Stunning card! You are blessed therefore I am blessed by your cards. Thank you.