Good Monday afternoon to you! It's my turn for Papertrey's Make it Monday over on Nichole's blog. This week we are playing around with using sentiments to create subtle, layered backgrounds. Here's a peek of the project in this week's video.
I just thought I'd pop in and share another card using this same technique. It's something I've really been enjoying adding to my projects lately and it's really a very simple idea for using some of your stamps in a slightly different way. I always love that, I don't know about you.
For this card, I used some of the larger script sentiments from Big & Bold Holiday Wishes, along with the "peace" sentiment from Peace Be Still to create the subtle background. I used the same inking technique around my edges that I showed in the video. The words in the background were stamped with Grass ink from A Muse Studio, stamped off once, sometimes twice. The snowflakes are stamped with Currant (also from A Muse) and stamped full power, or stamped off once. I also included some flourishes from Fancy Flourishes, stamped in the corners using Latte ink. The main focal sentiment is from Stylish Sentiments: Holiday.
I hope you'll join me and play around with this week's technique!
Finished size = 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
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Betsy, this card is stunning. I have halted production on my current Christmas card, ordered these two stamp sets, and plan on making these instead! LOVE what you have done!
Posted by: Paula LacKamp | November 21, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Betsy, your samples are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the inks you used! Helps me to read that too! Gorgeous, gorgeous!
Posted by: Lynn | November 21, 2011 at 03:52 PM
This is so striking - your elements just work perfectly with this technique. Such a beautiful card and so much inspiration, thank you!
Posted by: Nerina | November 21, 2011 at 04:31 PM
what a great technique and a beautiful card. thanks for showing a second version as well! I'll have to cast a new eye on my stamp sets. thanks
Posted by: Donna K | November 21, 2011 at 08:17 PM
The video was great. The techniques you used were great and you are a great teacher. As always you are such an inspiration. I love everything you do. Thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Betty Sue | November 21, 2011 at 08:27 PM
Betsy this is the most beautiful Christmas card I have ever seen! The Nativity scene captures the true meaning of Christmas! I am in complete awe of your card!
Kindest regards,
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Ferrell | November 21, 2011 at 08:28 PM
I sang your praises on the forum, and I'll do it again - you AMAZE me with the way you can put stamps and ink together!! I am constantly inspired by your work, and I can't WAIT to try this technique!!
Posted by: Meredith | November 21, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Gorgeous Betsy really will try this...LOVE your cards!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | November 22, 2011 at 06:17 AM
Oh, these are both so gorgeous, Betsy! Thanks so much for sharing this video tutorial!
Posted by: Leigh Penner | November 22, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Very soft and pretty Betsy! I loved trying this technique...thanks for the video!
Posted by: Lisa | November 22, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Thanks for the great video, I love your cards!!!
Posted by: Laura Bassen | November 23, 2011 at 10:14 AM
I want to thank you for the inspiration for my card, it has been way to long since I did a card with the true meaning of Christmas. May you have a Blessed Christmas Season and last throughout the year.
Posted by: DiAnn | December 05, 2011 at 08:46 PM