The weekend is almost over, but we had a great one spent in the company of good friends! And school starts tomorrow after February vacation, so I'm doing a little happy dance.
I have a different kind of card to share tonight. It's one of those cards that I either really like or really hate, but can't make up my mind which - does that ever happen to you?
I have a drawer full of text papers - mostly small scraps. So, I pulled out the drawer and turned over the pile, like it was a compost heap and started collaging pieces onto card stock. Once the c/stock was completely covered, I sponged on several colors of ink and cut the page into 1/4" strips. These strips were adhered to another piece of c/stock using the Herringbone technique (TJ Dec09/Jan10). I finished off the card with a Tim Holtz sentiment and some twine.
Hope you had a restful weekend!
Supplies:
- Stamps: Good Thoughts (Tim Holtz - Stampers Anonymous)
- C/stock: Vintage Cream (Papertrey), found papers
- Ink: Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Pine Needles & Faded Jeans Distress Inks
- Accessories: Linen Twine (SU)
Looooooove it!!! Wonderful use of the text, love that you added color - just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely in the 'I love' category!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
I LOVE it! What a super way to use those scraps!
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love the way you used the text scraps!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch patience! Love the use of the text papers. Lynne M x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Ali...love it :O)) xx
ReplyDeleteyes Ali I have those composite heaps horded also...I love word art and this card is awesome especiallly the harmony of colors
ReplyDeleteconnie paxman
Va va va voom. Thud. The papers you used and the distressing really makes this card pop. You are such an enabler! Love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat card - I need to find some of that text paper......I use stamps on plain paper, run my paper through the cuttlebug, and a few other things, but don't have any text paper. I love doing Herringbone - it's a stress reliever for me.........I love the colors you used on this......Thanks
ReplyDeleteDiana
Wonderful card, love this technique with scrap paper, didn't know it had a name. Would never had thought to use text paper, that brings out a whole new thought process. Thanks for sharing this great card you are such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with this card! Thank you for sharing your method of getting to the herringbone part. I'm now dreaming of giving it a try.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Love it...
ReplyDeleteGreat way of recycling good printed materials.
Thank you for sharing,
Marilyn i Texas
Wonderful way to use your scraps! Inspiring!
ReplyDeletesmiles,Deena
Great way to use your scraps. Love it. Thankyou for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs
That is such a brilliant idea with brilliant results. Gorgeous! I'm so envious you and Shar get to play together! I'm glad you can and I'm glad you have a great time. Some day east and west coast shall meet (:
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