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I am LOVING Papertrey Ink’s weekly Make It Monday series!
It forces me to use simple techniques that I would otherwise overlook. It’s so easy to get into a crafting rut, using the same techniques over and over.
Each week I look forward to the Make it Monday challenge – and this week was no exception!
This week, the challenge is all about distressing – and this is one case where distressed is a good thing!!!
Papertrey Ink’s 110lb cardstock is a wonderful medium for creating distressed edges. The thickness of the paper can stand up to lots of distressing , resulting in fabulous depth that you can’t achieve with many other cardstock products (none that I know of, anyway)!
Here’s my distressed edge creation – I just love using color gradients and thought this was a great opportunity to incorporate this go-to-technique.
And, even though Autumn is a ways away – the colors really inspired an Autumn sentiment! I’ll be saving this card for when the cooler seasons come back around.
This card also marks a pretty momentous occasion in my cardmaking!
I am not a fan of bows on cards…. slowly but surely, I am breaking down! I love the casual look of this “half-bow” and I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before I start using full bows on my cards!
Here’s a close up of the embellishment and those distressed edges.
Thanks for stopping by for some Damask Love!
Supplies (All Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: Fillable Frames #7
Paper: Pure Poppy, Terracotta Tile, Orange Zest, Harvest Gold, Lemon Tart, Rustic Cream, Fine Linen
Ink: Vivid dye ink (Brown)
Other: Holiday Mix Vintage Buttons, jute twine
Pretty card! I love half bows,too, but I usually forget them when i’m making bows (which I adore..lol..maybe too much!). Great colors on this card,also.
I love the color combo on this card. The distressed edges almost make the cardstock appear like ribbon. It’s just beautiful!
This is just beautiful! Your distressed paper almost looks like it’s been watercolored! Amazing!
Love your color gradient and half bow, I’m gonna have to try that!
Wow, this is a beautiful card. If I could do distressing like this I would be in my craft room right now getting down to business. Your choice of colors for the card and the photo background is so striking. You have such an eye for color.
**June K.**
Wow, this is really stylish and I love the half bow idea!.
Love, love, love this CAS card. Great colours and I love the buttons/ribbon.
This is lovely. It almost looks like fabric. Nice job.
TFS
Ang
This is so gorgeous Amber! I love the colors and the fabulous details!
In case you didn’t know, you really rocked the colors and distressing with this card. 😉
I loved the way you distressed those papers. I am gonna have to practice some more. Also, I’ve never thought to do a half bow and it looks really good the way you did it! So welcome to the dark side, my friend. Bows or bust!!!!
Half bows are fun! I’ve been doing them on my cards over and over again. I can’t stop!
This card really caught my eye! Pretty colors and great design.
How simple and unique and effective!! I love your distressing of the edges of those gorgeous colours Amber and the half-bow…..I’ve never seen anythink like it – SOOOOO cute!! I love the sentiment and we’ve just turned the corner into Autumn over here. YAY!! xx
Loving the half bow! Your card is awesome and the ROY distressed stripes are too cool. You continue to amaze!
Now I know who the brainy one is, I’ll keep loiokng for your posts.
Amber this is soooooooooo beautiful! That pop of color is just amazing!
The distressed edges are gorgeous! The half bow is the perfect touch! Truly beautiful!
Love the color flow with distressed edges!
Very nice!
I love the half-bow! Never seen that before… and everything else about your card is perfection.
I love how you did the color gradient technique-it adds a beautiful splash of color to your card!
This is beautiful!!! I love the whole thing – and wanted to let you know that I left a little award for you on my blog! http://seizethestamp.blogspot.com/2011/03/boy-girl-baby-cards-award.html
Gorgeous card. I love how you used the ribbon.
Also, welcome to the CSS DT! Your work is very inspiring! I can’t wait to see what you do next!
Mmmm – beautiful! A gorgeous sunset on a crisp background. Stunning as always, Miss Amber!
This card is simply STUNNING! I love the colors, the cute buttons, the stamps, all of it. I actually, from a far, thought that your distressed cardstock was sheer ribbon! You truly did an awesome job on this card 🙂
W.O.W! Brilliant! Just to let you know I will CASE your creation soon! :)With due credit to you! Chill!
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