As I wrote the Tips & Tricks below, there's about 10 other ways that I can make this card and if I had the time, I would do it. Lots of possibilities here. While I was cleaning up as I work, which is a first, I decided to add a fun argyle pattern to the shirt. Even though it may seem that a lot of work went into this card, it's still very clean and simple with little details that make a world of difference.
Remember that when you fussy cut out an image, be sure to run around the edges a non-alcohol-based marker to cover up any inconsistencies and to darken the edges. Alcohol-based markers will bleed depending on the type of card stock that you use. I always use a Stampin' Up! Basic Black marker to play it safe. I also made sure that I lined up my images on the banner first before I stamped the basket so that they would stay within the space of the banner. Do all stamping before adding dimension to any panel so that it doesn't end up all wonky on you. If your image on foam dots isn't too high, a stamp press can sometimes help out.
I chose lighter brown shades to color my basket in with to compliment the color of the base of my card. I forgot how much fun it was to color browns since I haven't done that for a long time.
Thank you so much for stopping by to visit me today and God bless you!
Stamps: Flag Tags, Potpourri, Squeaky Clean, Tri-balation (Paper Smooches)
Card Stock: Blueberry Sky, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Berry Sorbet, Blueberry Sky, Classic Kraft, Dark Chocolate (Papertrey Ink)
Markers/Colored Pencils: E53, E55, E57 (Copic markers)
Die-Cuts: Flag Tags (Paper Smooches)
Tools: Stamp Press (Martha Stewart), Big Shot, Stamp-a-ma-jig (Stampin' Up!)
Technique: Die-cutting, fussy cutting
Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4, crease at the left
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Thank you for all of the tips and tricks...great card! I especially like the tip to add ink around items we fussy cut...makes perfect sense and really pops the item! TFS!
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