Sometimes it's fun to make a card in a style that's completely different from what you usually make. Typically I like to make feminine cards with beautiful florals or pastels. But every so often the spirit moves and I feel called to make something a little more abstract :) This card is from one of those days. I used the circles from the Essentials by Ellen's Wonky Backdrops Stamp set as my focal points... this is a really fun and versatile set, which can also be seen in action here. After stamping the circles onto white cardstock with Catherine Pooler Midnight ink I watercolored them using Distress inks. This project is nice because it would be really easy to make a pile of cards and by simply switching out the ink colors in the circle you could tailor the cards to all kinds of different recipients.
HERE'S THE SUPPLY LIST:
Stamps: "Totally Random Saying No.1" and "Wonky Backdrops", both by Essentials by Ellen
Dies: Stitched Tabs by Pretty Pink Posh, A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 1 by My Favorite Things
Inks: Midnight by Catherine Pooler
Patterned paper: Modern Graphics by Essentials by Ellen, Good Vibes 6x6 paper pad by Crate Paper
Cardstock: Solar White by Neenah
Distress Markers to watercolor with: Worn Lipstick, shabby shutters, pumice stone, Tumbled glass, Spiced Marmalade
Other: Watercolor brushes, Ranger Craft Sheet, MISTI Stamp positioner (large or small, either will work for cards), sewing machine with white thread, Essentials by Ellen Vellum, small old buttons, small scrap of kraft cardstock.
Thanks for your visit today!
