I love the Tim Holtz paper lines. I love the colors and the designs, but what I hate about them is that they are such beautiful, strong, assertive designs, I can hardly bring myself to cover them up. I bought this Shabby Vintage paper pack almost 2 years ago, then despaired of using it, and stuck it in the back of my scrapbook paper file, where I had forgotten it until I was searching for valentine paper. I don't want to make a card that is just a background paper and a sentiment, but what else to put?
I punched the heart from white, then dry embossed it with a cuttlebug folder I had forgotten I had. I used the reverse, so the fleurs des lis would stay white, then lightly distressed heart with distress and gold metallic inks, a red heart offset helps it stand out. The sentiment was a leftover from when I was testing my new stamp earlier this week; I got the fancy cut on the ends by weaseling it into a corner punch. a little gold organza ribbon seemed to tie the whole thing together. None of it is bold enough to outshine the Tim Holtz paper, though.
Challenges:
Scrapbook Sisters - sweet Valentine
Gingersnap Creations - Favorite paper
Truly Scrumptious - something forgotten
Alota Rubber Stamps - heart
Artistic Stamper - vintage
2 comments:
Juliet
You really did showcase the beauty of the paper and I think the whole thing is very elegant.
Myrna
you've made perfect use of this beautiful designer paper. a charming card. happy valentine's day! xo
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