Here's my card for the Simon Says Stamp "Make your own Background" challenge. I used a retired SU! image, stamping on some rustic cream cardstock and coloring with Copics. The kraft panel was first stamped with a background stamp in basic grey. I didn't like how it turned out, so I decided to emboss it with a SU! square lattice ef. I still wasn't happy with the look so I embossed the flip side with a Darice bricked wall ef, and finally I had something I liked. I sponged it with sand beige ink and randomly used an antique linen distress marker to age it a little bit more. I matted with some navy card stock, and this will go to one of our heroes in my next box going to OWH.
Thanks for stopping by and make it a great day!
Carol
Way to keep at it until you got what you wanted, Carol! This image is so inspiring perfect for OWH! Thanks for playing along with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteCarol this is a wonderful masculine design. Love the texture in the background.
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Wonderful card for today! Thanks for sharing this! The card makes a strong statement and beautifully coloured!
ReplyDeleteThis card makes such a dramatic statement on this sad, but memorable day. That background looks great Carol. Way to make it work.
ReplyDeleteYour perseverance paid off as the background looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Carol.
I like the different styles of embossing on top of each other. It makes for an interesting background. It is a very nice card and appropriate for Patriot Day.
ReplyDeleteA great image and lovely textured background.
ReplyDeleteJean x
Well, the final result was great! You're sounding like me making a card now! LOL! I love the background you ended up with and of course that awesome image! Perfect.
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Wow Carol, you keep preserving and it paid off! I love this card-especially since it is 9/11 today. I know one our of Hero's will love it too. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteYour background looks amazing Carol, perfect for the image, great card, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteThird time is a charm....wow!I love this patriotic card and what you achieved with that panel. Awesome! It's a good day to see a soldier.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Love that image and the background!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Carol! In every way, so appropriate for today! Wonderful masculine card...Awesome way to do the background!
ReplyDeletePerfect card for the occasion. Love the bg and the image is so heroic. Well done! Hugz!
ReplyDeleteA perfect card to commemorate this day. Beautiful coloring and loved the textured background too. TFS
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth persevering! This is perfectly masculine and elegant, and I love it!
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