Happily Ever After

I wanted to try to create a card inspired by this lovely card at the Tag You're It! Challenge.

I started by stenciling Cup O' Joe Ink into a Kraft card base using SRAMPlorations ARTplorations Nested Circles.

I tried getting the same effect on my tag using watercolor paint, but couldn't find a way to minimize the brush strokes.  I realized after the fact, I should have put paint onto my craft sheet and wiped my tag through it for a softer effect.

Next I stamped the bride and groom from STAMPlorations Ever After on top of the dried paint.  I clear embossed multiple times to try to get a more solid contrast to the paint.  I added a sentiment from the same set.

I also took my inspiration for stamping on top of the painty texture from this card at the STAMPlorations Inspiration project.

I finished with twine, a piece of a Hambly transparency and some washi tape.  In my opinion, not particularly my best work, but I learned a few things in the creative process ... and for me, that's a win.

I'm also joining AAA Cards where the theme is Stencils.

Comments

[Jen Mitchell]

I think this is lovely. The silhouette of the couple is striking against the watercolored background. Thanks for playing along with us at Tag You're It!

[Jane]

Super stencilled background, love the earthy colours. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.

[Cornelia (fun stamping)]

Hi Stef, thanks for using my card as starting point! Love the stenciled Kraft background and the aqua blue/green makes for a stunning contrast! Thanks for playing again with us at STAMPlorations!

[anja curvers]

Wow both cards are awesome but i love your take on the challenge. Thanks for joining us over at tag you're it.

[maria f.]

Love the strip of transparency. Thanks for joining us at CASEplorations.