bloglovinBloglovin iconemailfacebookFacebook iconinstagramInstagram iconlinkedinLinkedIn iconpinterestPinterest iconrssRSS iconsoundcloudSoundCloud icontwitterTwitter iconyoutube bananaBanana graphic bananaleafBanana leaf graphic bird-with-leavesBird with leaves graphic blue-chocolate-popsicleBlue chocolate popsicle graphic blue-popsicleBlue popsicle graphic cactus-flower-topCactus w/ flower top graphic cactus-pink-topCactus w/ pink top graphic cactus-yellow-topCactus w/ yellow top graphic cherriesCherries graphic coconutCoconut graphic coffee-cupCoffee cup graphic firecracker-popsicleFirecracker popsicle graphic flamingoFlamingo graphic frozen-bananaFrozen banana graphic kiwi-popsicleKiwi popsicle graphic kiwiKiwi slice lemon-wedgeLemon wedge graphic lime-wedgeLime wedge graphic orange-popsicleOrange popsicle graphic pineapplePineapple graphic pink-chocolate-ice-cream-popPink chocolate ice cream pop grahpic pink-ice-cream-popPink ice cream pop graphic pink-popsiclePink popsicle graphic pink-sundae-conePink sundae cone graphic pink-swirl-conePink swirl cone graphic pizza-slice-basilPizza slice w/ basil graphic pizza-slice-olivesPizza slice w/ olives graphic pizza-slice-onionsPizza slice w/ onions graphic rainbow-swirl-coneRainbow swirl cone graphic rainbow-waffle-coneRainbow waffle cone graphic strawberriesStrawberries graphic strawberryStrawberry graphic sunSun graphic text-helloHello text graphic text-shine-onShine On text graphic text-yayYay text graphic watermelon-largeWatermelon slice (large) graphic watermelon-smallWatermelon slice (small) graphic
Click below to head over to the
 
 
There is still time to participate – or just take a look at all the wonderful projects that didn’t make it into the Paper Crafts Magazine Go-To-Sketches issue!
Would you like there to be Reject Blog Hops in the future?
(of course, rejection is not the goal – but it’s part of life and we’d might as well share our hard work!)
 
Please share your opinion in the poll on the sidebar >>>
 
*****

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

Keep on crafting with these other posts

26 thoughts on “Distressed Edges Card

  1. 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.

  2. 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.**

  3. 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!!!!

  4. 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

  5. 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 🙂

  6. Practical suggestions , Speaking of which , people want a KS K-99CSV , my wife filled out a fillable form here https://goo.gl/93BW9C

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.