I tried to use my 10 hour travel time in the car over the weekend productively. I took along my Stampers' Sampler Take Ten Winter 2010! As I went through the pages I made sketches, took notes, and thought of stamps sets I owned that I can use for the same look.
Roosters were featured a couple of times! I have a retired SU set "Roosting" that has not seen ink in a long time. 2 Sketches 4 You and Mercy's Tuesday Sketch had similar layouts perfect for what I had in mind.
I chose to stamp the Rooster on pattern paper giving it a more vintage feel versus coloring. Spellbinder's Fleur de lis border was the perfect addition for added interest. The pattern papers are from a Michael's paper pack.
A sentiment from PTI's mixed messages and twine keep the card simple but sweet!! Oh, the card base is PTI's vintage cream. I had been using a lighter weight cardstock for card bases. Not anymore. It does make a different in the quality of the finished product.
Keep Creating! ~Rhonda
Ooooohhh this is amazing!!! I LOVE it :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at 2S4Y!
Laura
I definitely like the effect you are getting by stamping on patterned cardstock. Very cool! If you like rooster stamps you should check out Lasting Impressions With Panache. They have quite a few.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Rhonda! I love it. Again, I'm really digging how you stamped on the PP. I really am going to have to try that.
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love this! Such a complexity of images when you stamp on patterned cardstock like this - I haven't been brave enough to try, but I'm REALLY inspired!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love that rooster and the border punch! :) Kathy
ReplyDeleteYour card is so elegant even with a rooster on it, lol! Love that you were able to stamp on pp and not have to color the image. Im going to remember that tip. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteFantabulous!! lovin' that border punch!
ReplyDeleteThis is totally gorgeous, Rhonda!!
ReplyDeleteThis is really AWESOME! You know I need to try this stamping on patterned paper because I've been loving what you've been doing lately Rhonda! I also really love that fleur de lis border, perfect with this card!
ReplyDeleteWow - awesome card. Love how you stamped on the PP! Love your color choice too. Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS Rhonda!! I was soooooo thrilled when I saw your name up on the 2S4Y Blog-o :0) This card is sooooo amazing and really deserved to be in there! {HUGS}
ReplyDeletethis is a fabulous card - i love roosters, too. the fleur-de-lis border is just perfect with that image.
ReplyDeletelove this rustic rooster:) congrats on fab 5!
ReplyDeleteWow, congratulations on your 2S4Y win! Your card is fabulous. I am really liking how you stamp on patterned paper.
ReplyDeleterhonda...this is so pretty! love that dp, and the clean and crisp lines!
ReplyDeletethanks for playing along with my sketch challenge for last week...you did a beautiful job! :)
{{{hugs}}}
mercy