Textured Blackbird

So, did you get to see all of the new Memory Box holiday images, papers, jewels, and design adhesives?  If not, be sure to look here. Everything is just spectacular as always!  You won't want to miss looking at all of the amazing goodies!

Today I wanted to show you how I used two of the new blackbird stamps. I stamped them on textured paper to give them a different look.  Both of these stamps are solid images; however, when stamped on textured paper, you will not get a solid image thus giving you a different look each time you stamp them.  How fun is that?  Let's look at what I did.

Papers:  Memory Box Sunset paper, Memory Box licorice notecard, Memory Box Blackbird 6x6 papers, Bazzill textured cardstock scrap
Stamps:  Memory Box Halloween Collage G1395, Memory Box Bird in Flight D1393, Memory Box Crow B1389
Stamp Ink:  SU basic black, Brilliance moonlight white, Ranger clear ep
Embellishments: Memory Box Halloween jewels, sewing machine, misc. ribbon

First, I stamped each bird on a scrap piece of textured cardstock that I had in my scrap box. I used black pigment ink, and then I embossed each bird in clear embossing powder.  After that I cut them out. Now, I chose white, textured cardstock.  I liked how the bird looked when the white showed through. You could certainly use colored, textured cardstock and get a different look.  I think an amber cardstock would look really cool too!  

For the background, I used the wonderful Sunset 12x12 paper. Those branches just looked like they were waiting for a few blackbirds!  I did add a Memory Box Halloween jewel to the larger bird but not to the tiny bird. I also added a jewel to the body of the spider on my sentiment.  The sentiment I created by only using a portion of the Memory Box Halloween Collage stamp {G1395}.  I stamped it in white and embossed with clear embossing powder. It actually seemed to lighten my ink but I liked the look even though it wasn't bright white.

Well, I hope you enjoy today's card.  I will see you soon with more new releases!  Have a great Monday!  
 

Comments

[Cynnie]

This is a stunning piece....I love it!