Tuesday, May 24, 2016

MFT Sketch Challenge

Sneaking in at the last hour with an entry for the current My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge:


supplies: white and black cardstock, MFT Flashy Florals stamps and dies, MFT fabulous die, Simon's Stitched Rectangles die, Hero Arts Wallpaper Background woodblock from 1999, various sequins, adhesive foam squares

I was so enthralled with Karolyn's velveteen stamping here, that I went the same route, using a very old Hero Arts ditzy floral stamp for my pattern.  This is a technique invented by Shari Carroll when she was a Hero Arts artist; basically you stamp a pattern in white pigment ink on white cardstock, and when it's dry, overstamp your designs.....the white pattern will float upwards and be subtly visible through the overstamped colors. 

Here's the sketch:

9 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

This says summer to me, very pretty!!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love the pattern for your velveteen stamping, Lin - pretty card!!

Cat Craig said...

So pretty Lin.

kiwimeskreations said...

What a fabulous card Lin - thanks for telling us about the technique - I must try it.
Blessings
Maxine

Unknown said...

Very gorgeous card Lin ! This stamp set is awesome and I love the colors you chose ! Izzy Scrap

Agata said...

This card is simply awesome! You used this technique (I remember Shari's invention!!!) perfectly! I must say this flower stamp set is very beautiful...

Aileen said...

Lin, I love how you achieved this look, its so pretty and soft. Have to give this a go. Beautiful card

Leni said...

Beautiful card, and beautiful result of the velveteen stamping! Love the close-up photo!

CdeBaca Crafts Gallery said...

Definitely a fabulous card!