Nice challenge today, thank you and I made it even harder for myself (I don't know why) by combining this challenge with another where the challenge is to use only cardstock so no patterned paper.
I came up with making my own check patterned background from plain white card by scoring a checked grid pattern on my scoreboard (I seem to be in a grid mood this week, must be needing a bit more order)! Next I used the distress inks and babywipe technique which I saw used on a blog recently. Basically just dab the babywipe on the ink pad and colour your card, I did my colouring in alternating stripes of pine needle, faded jeans and tea dye, first one way and then the other. I've used my Forever Friends Champagne stamp and water coloured with distress inks attached to Bazzil Bling card. The sentiment is embossed with a cuttlebug folder and layered on more Bazzil bling cut with a scalloped cutter blade. Added the gems to finish. TFL. Chris
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Thu, Oct 16, 2008 @ 4:52 PM
Fabulous results on your plaid! What a great card... Great job on this adorable image.
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Thu, Oct 16, 2008 @ 5:42 PM
Hey is this another one of your designs???? If so it is adorable. You are so talented. I am so glad you are back here. Love your created dp. How cool is that. I didn't have any either. This is wonderful Chris. Thanks for sharing
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