Thursday, August 30, 2018

Make own background

Continuing on with the challenges from my group.  This one we were asked to make our own backgrounds using inks, stencils and stamping.

I started by using Distress Oxide inks, then stenciled over that with a crackle stencil and then stamping a small vine stamp over that.  This was my first time using the Micro Distress Glaze on it. 


This is for a fall masculine birthday so I went with leaves, pine cone and a branch.  The sentiment die cut was placed on a piece of the burlap paper.

Distress Oxides - fossilized amber, spiced marmalade and peeled paint
Prima - Crackle stencil using Walnut stain Distress Oxide
RS Tapestry - Trellis leaf vine peg stamp
All on glossy card stock and went over with Micro Distress Glaze
Spellbinders - Fall Foliage and Cherry Blossom dies (branch)
Die Versions - Celebrate Die on Burlap paper

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Connie

10 comments:

Louca por porcelana said...

What a beautiful card!Love the Fall colors!Hugs!

Gina said...

Connie, love the colors. Perfect for a masculine card!

Debbie said...

gorgeous connie!! i love the colors, this is a perfect "guy" card!!

aussie aNNie said...

fABULOUS COLOURS, very autumn like, love the crackle stencil, I have one but not used it for ages...thanks for pushing me along..xx

Darlene said...

I love making my own backgrounds ... your's is gorgeous! Beautiful card my friend!

Leslie Miller said...

A beautiful background for a masculine fall card! Had to look up micro-glaze. Sounds perfect for waterproofing art pieces.

Donna Ellis said...

So glad to see someone has begun celebrating Fall - makes me feel a little cooler just looking at this beauty, Connie! Your background is fabulously colored, and the choices of leaves, twigs and acorns is lovely. Beautiful use of the burlap, too! Thanks for the inspiration today! hugs, de

Beth Norman said...

Perfect masculine background. I love the shabby chic feel. Great job!

Bev Polen said...

Connie, you created a marvelous background on your card. I love the colors and the beautiful leaves and pine cone. Great artwork!

Janice said...

I love the background you have created, a super autumnal card.