Create Your Own Background Paper

As a lover of wines and with a husband who makes wine at home, the Half Full Stamp Set really speaks to me!  This card is a perfect birthday card for friends who enjoy a glass of wine now and then, too. Stamp Set – Half Full Cardstock – Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White Ink – Rich Razzleberry, Momento Black Accessories – Light and Dark shades of Old Olive & Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends, Old…

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Flower Shop gets an Update!

Here is another card I made from the background paper I created with Glossy White Cardstock and Ink Refills last month.  I love how each one is unique!  For directions on how I did it, see my original post. This card features a tried and true stamp set, Flower Shop, which stands out against a fresh and fun background.  Both the flowers and the sentiment were heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  This card…

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High Tide – and Directions on How To Create Your Own Background Paper

I created these multicolored backgrounds in a flash!  I had so much fun trying different color combinations and varying amounts of ink drops, it was hard to stop. How To Create Your Own Background Paper:  Use ink refills to add drops of color  onto Glossy White Cardstock (I used 4″ X 5-1/4″ pieces of Glossy White Cardstock).  Next, spritz the ink drops with water using a Stampin’ Spritzer.  Allow the color to spread and blot…

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