Supplies: Stamps: Detours, Birthday Basics Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Cool Caribbean, Regal Rose, Dark Chocolate, Orangerie, Real Red Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Cool Caribbean, Regal Rose, Kraft, White, Dark Chocolate Accessories, etc.: Ribbon, Labels die, rhinestone
Monday, April 20, 2009
Two Ten Minutes Cards
I've been meaning to make my own stamped patterned paper for a while. When I picked up this Detours stamp set, I knew the flowers and leaves would work quite nicely for exactly that. First I needed a bit of inspiration for colour selection. Since these are October Afternoon stamps, I checked out papers from the coordinating line. I found one I liked, then decided on six colours- Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose, Real Red, Cool Caribbean, Dark Chocolate, and Orangerie, that matched best. Next I just started stamping. One thing to remember when making stamped backgrounds with several images- start with your largest images first! That way you always have room for them and you can squeeze the smaller images in wherever.
I tried this colour combo on white cardstock first. I loved how it turned out, but I wanted to try it on something besides white. I decided on kraft. I was delighted when the colours came out almost as vibrantly as they had on the white.
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Natasha! I've always loved your work but this time even you've surpassed yourself!! This pattern paper is absolutely gorgeous... as are the cards you made with it!! Thanks for sharing the details!
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Beautiful! I love it on both cardstocks! Totally different feel!
ReplyDeleteLeAnne
Love it Natasha! Your paper is so perfect, it looks store bought. Love the kraft too!
ReplyDeleteThese are flippin' fantastic! I absolutely love the bright color combo!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards, so simple, so beautiful
ReplyDeleteWow! Fantastic work! I bet this will inspire lots of us to get that stamp set. : )
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Your stamped patterned paper is just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI thought that was designer paper. You did a great job with the stamping. Fun colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards... the colors are great!
ReplyDeletewow! seriously, you made this paper? it is gorgeous! I love both of these.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant background stamping! I love it!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog... I'll definitely be returning!
Chrissie
Your DIY patterned paper is awesome! I just found out the joy of making patterned paper too. There are a couple on my blog if you'd like to stop by. www.thecardkitchen.blogspot.com- Cheers, Liza
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