We've reached the halfway mark of the week, and it seems crazy to me that we're already in July! Here in the Pacific Northwest our weather in June and this first part of July has been rainy and not too summery. So, I thought it was time to add something bright and cheerful to my blog today.
This card was made as a part of my personal "explore your stash" challenge. I have had this Farm Girl October Afternoon Stamp set for years, yet as much as I adored the sweet little animals on it, I had yet to use it. So, my challenge was to pull it out of the depths of my stash and finally get some ink on it!
This card features on of my favourite supplies... patterned paper. I had a lot of fun pulling partially used 6x6 paper pads out and mixing and matching collections to create the bright, cheerful mix of papers you see here. Assembled in a very linear (and very reproducible) way, I liken to think of the card as a mini quilt block, combining lots of pattern and colour.
Thanks for taking this walk down the memory lane of my stash. It was enjoyable to explore my stash and give some love to a few of my older supplies.
SUPPLY LIST:
Stamp: Farm Girl Rubber Stamp Set by October Afternoon
Die: Stitching Lines by Ellen Hutson
Ink: Potting Soil Archival ink by Ranger
Cardstock: Solar White by Neenah (as my card base), Peony and Azalea by Hero Arts, Ranger Watercolor paper
Patterned paper: Cute Girl by Crate paper, C'est la Vie by Pink Paislee, Day Dreamer by Dear Lizzy, Fresh Cut by Basic Grey, Tiny Check Gingham by My Favorite Things
Distress Ink to watercolour with: Hickory Smoke, Weathered Wood, Tattered Rose, Peeled Paint all by Ranger
Other: Watercolor brushes, MISTI Stamp positioner (large or small, either will work for cards), Non-Stick Craft Sheet by Ranger, sewing machine and white thread, vintage ledger paper
