Do you ever see a card that looks perfect to you? Do you then have the hardest time imagining using the stamp in another way? That was what happened to me when I saw Dave's take on the Tree Silhouette (E1302) which you can see here. Isn't it wonderful? I love the elegance of that card!
I decided to force myself to use the stamp in a completely different way. I thought the easiest way to start would be to change the season of the card. After all, it isn't winter yet!
To make this card, I stamped the trees twice onto white cardstock using Rich Cocoa Memento ink. I then used a cloud stencil, a sponge, and some Adirondack Sailboat Blue ink to create my sky. For the ground, I sponged on some Antique Linen Distress ink. I liked the look but decided it needed a bit more variation in color. I then added a bit of yellow chalk here and there on the hills to give them a bit more "umph." For the trees, I dotted some Y21, Y17, and R22 Copic markers to the branches. R22 is called Light Prawn and actually looks a bit pink. However, I found that true reds were too dark to use on the card. They just didn't match the muted tones of the rest of the card.
To finish, I added layers of mango and vanilla bean cardstock to a mocha notecard.
Don't forget to set your clocks back tonight....one extra hour for sleep. Yeah!
Love your version just as much! Love the variation in color on the hills.
Posted by: Heidi | 11/02/2009 at 04:00 AM
Love your version too.
Posted by: jennifer | 11/02/2009 at 07:00 AM
Hey - this is even more gorgeous that you explained it to me - LOVELY!
Posted by: Chrisi | 11/02/2009 at 06:28 PM
Your card is wonderful!
Posted by: Kendall | 02/12/2010 at 06:57 PM