Have you ever had an idea for a card or layout but as you go along, everything seems to change? Then your card or layout turns out totally different from what you had envisioned. Well, today's post is exactly that! I was going to show you a card using repetative stamping and highlighting just one section. Well, as I went along, the paper turned out TOO pretty to cover it up. So, bare with me as you see my process change from what I thought I would create to what I actually end up with!
First, I started with two sheets of beautiful Rhubarb Tart papers. I cut four 2x2 squares, and I stamped the same image on all four pieces. Then to highlight one section, I colored the birds with two Copic markers. And notice how I stamped the "highlighted" section on a piece of Rhubarb Tart paper that had more white on it.
After that, I began putting my card together. As I layed it out, I could see that I needed to ink my edges, and then I discovered that the pretty red Rhubarb Tart paper was all being covered up, and I wasn't sure I liked that.
So, I tried my card without three of the squares. And oh, how I liked it so much more. The paper is way too pretty to cover up. Here is what I ended up with:
Papers: Memory Box peony notecard (22033), Paper Trey Ink, Memory Box Rhubarb Tart
Copics: R35, R46
Stamps: Memory Box Co. Espalier Birds E1261, Memory Box Co. Oh Happy Day B1216
Stamp Ink: VersaFine onyx black, Memento tuxedo black
Embellishments: Memory Box pearl stickers white, American Crafts ribbon
Definitely much better showing the pretty pattern on the paper. And I just love this stamp. It can be used for SO many different things. Did you see how I added the Memory Box pearls too? Fun, fun!
I hope you see my process here, and that you like the end product better. I know I do. Have a great day, and thank you for stopping by! See you next time!
