Gina K has a new BG technique video on Stamp TV called Recessed Diamond Background. It's fun, easy and gives a subtle texture...love the possibilities! I decided to use this with the Color Throwdown Challenge this week. I took a panel of Not Quite Navy CS and scored it on my Scor-Pal (see video link above for details) then wiped the entire surface with Not Quite Navy ink. I tried my hand at dyeing seam binding by spraying it with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, bunching it up in a plastic baggie overnight to create crinkles. It was easier to do than I thought and gives a unique look for vintage or Victorian style cards. I used one of Julee Tilman's great Plain Jane verses as the focal point of the card. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to head over to the Color Throwdown site and join in the challenge...
STAMPS: Verve Plain Jane (Psalm 37:4)
PAPER: Neenah Solar White, Not Quite Navy, Certainly Celery, Cameo Coral
INK: Not Quite Navy
ACCESSORIES: MS Optic Dot border punch, Seam binding, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Honey Dew Mist & English Ivy), Fancy Tags Shapeabilities, CM circle cutter, Slot punch (SU), Kaiser pearls, Prima flower, Scor-Pal
Love is Wanda, you did a great job on the background and I love the circle tag combo for the sentiment, and the ribbon is very cool!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS card, Wanda! That background is AWESOME and gives this card some incredible elegance!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous, Wanda! Love your punches and how you used the colors! That background is really great! Where do you find your vintage seam binding? It looks great too!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Wanda! I am so glad you're with us this month! You bring such cool new ideas!! That background is amazing and I have wondered how everybody is doing that scrunchy seam binding stuff. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done here Wanda! Great use of the colours - can't wait to play with this yummy combination! I'm totally out to lunch as I just noticed you are the June Guest Designer! You go girl :D Lovely use of the BG technique and framing of the sentiment. Great card :D
ReplyDeleteWanda this is so pretty.. I love your dyed seam binding.. It really gives your card that extra "something"... That background is awesome.. Great job..
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous, Wanda! Love that seam binding bow and the vintage feel of the card.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Wanda!! I really like that crinkly ribbon and the lovely Verse.
ReplyDeleteLove the ribbon and the background technique! Will have to go check that out!
ReplyDeleteExcellent job on the score background! Wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, Wanda! Great colors and design! LOVE the seam binding. I just got me some in the mail today! Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteWanda, this bg is awesoome!! What a colorful and beautiful job!!
ReplyDeletethese colors look so amazing together wanda and I really like the bg-everytime I see the ms border punch I want it-time to drop by Mike's with a coupon
ReplyDeleteWow, love all the details and your crinkle ribbon looks fab! The recessed background is fantastic and it just 'pops' everything on your card...love the elegance!
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