This is my design for March's Christmas Card challenge. We were challenged by auntangie to repurpose, recycle, or reuse something. I don't really keep things around to someday reuse, but I thought I'd pull out an old SU stamp set (retired 2004), and some vellum cardstock.
First, I was inspired by a card I saw on the I'm in Haven blog in which pencils were used to color in white-embossed flowers on craft cardstock. I never knew this could be so pretty. I tried it with this tree, and I think for the rest of my cards I'll stick to the brighter greens.
Second, I was trying to channel limedoodle. She uses vellum, and multiple layered elements, really well. I had given up using vellum a while ago because I couldn't find a sheer adhesive. The top of this card was my attempt to achieve that cool, layered look that I love. I even added a little twine, which is unusual for me.
Date: Monday, March 3, 2014 GMT Views: 3230
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Mon, Mar 03, 2014 @ 8:03 PM
Sue I'm so glad you took the challenge and put your own spin on it! I'm going to have to try coloring on kraft card stock, I really like the look of it on your card.
