All the tons of inspiration out there is also appreciated … Lin, and Karin, shared some gorgeous cards for a challenge blog recently. I fell in love with their papers, and since they've been out-of-stock since they used them, I set about creating my own - do you do this, too? [Please tell me it's me being creative, not cheap!!! LOL] I used a sheet of wood-patterned paper, lots of Altenew stamps, and Distress Oxide inks.
I should have shown a photo of the original paper... pretty basic beige wood grain - I added Copic coloring to add the color like that of Karin's card. White acrylic paint was flicked on for the highlights.
Here are the papers that they used - you know, just in case you DON't want to create your own! The LIKE YOU die is a prize from SSS I couldn't pass up this fun coordinating set of sentiments from the fabulous Cathy Zielske.
Hope your weekend is off to a great start!
=] Michele
Holy cow Michele! This is nothing short of amazing. Seriously. On screen this looks exactly like patterned paper. In real life I’m guessing it more beautiful than the papers. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wow! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThis is A-ma-zing, Michele.
Stunning colouring and design.
xxx
WOWZA. that's amazing + beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAwesome look of background paper with texture too! What a great die and a perfect way to display it!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, Michele! This is absolutely fantastic! That paper is gorgeous. The whole card is fantastic. Thank you for sharing your creativity!!
ReplyDeleteOh that stamping on wood grain is fabulous Michele. The colors you used are perfect.Love love Love
ReplyDeleteArt, Michele ... which should be framed and on a wall ... amazing! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteTruly a creation...not because you're cheap (are you?). Love this better than the original pp. You're really showing off your talents, here. The card is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHey, Michelle! I saw those posts from Lin and Karin, too, and fell head over heels for that paper! As luck would have it, it's out of stock every time I look. AND I, too, started thinking that I could make my own. I have tons of pretty floral papers and I went in the opposite direction. What would happen if I just stamped a pretty wood grain design over the floral? Well...that's my idea, and I haven't tried it yet. Ha! Just got over making all of my valentines and I need a little break to get ready for my mother's 96th birthday party. Anyhow, I just thought I'd comment on your brilliant idea...
ReplyDeletei CANNOT believe you made that paper -- well actually I can, you're so talented! The card is gorgeous, and now I see how ambitious you are too!
ReplyDeleteThis is AMAZING....I don't know which feature to comment on first....I guess that "do-it-yourself" background paper would be a good place to start...it's amazing! And the layered die sentiment.....LOVE it! Of course, the scalloped mat die is pretty daggone awesome too....just all amazing!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me Michele?!! I thought that was the pattern paper. Never in my wildest dreams did I think it was handmade by you! Wow!!! It is AMAZING!!! Not cheap at all, but very clever and talented. It is simply gorgeous! Never would I have been able to pull something like that off. It is stunning and the title fits me very well because I want to be more like you! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteDefinitely creative, Michele. When you can make gorgeous floral paper like yours, why not.
ReplyDeleteGet outta town girl!!! Someone needs to MAKE this into a paper, it would sell like hotcakes. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteOh.so.creative! When I grow up I wanna be MORE LIKE YOU! (Ever thought of color copying it next time??)
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought about painting or colouring on DP... Thanks so much for the inspiration and sharing this beauty!
ReplyDeleteI would have loved watching you make this! It is a masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteYou need to do some videos.....I wouldn’t know where to start to create such a masterpiece....wow!
ReplyDeleteSeriously... even with the real thing I cannot tell you didn't use pattern paper! It's that good! It makes the card that much more special! !!! (had to throw in a few extra ! to make sure my point is being made! ha!) You have a gift girl, truly a gift!
ReplyDeleteGreat work creating your own patterned paper. It looks even better than the ones you linked to!! What a great way to "step-up" subtle patterned paper into something (fabulous)! :) xx
ReplyDeleteThose flowers are so very beautiful Michele and I can see why you are loving the sentiments, they really make a fun statment on a design!
ReplyDeleteBRILLIANT! You have done it again my friend...simply come up with the best idea ever! Hope all is well in your world! Take care - Rachelle : )
ReplyDeleteI love that you did this. I fell in love with their cards too and was going to approach it in the reverse. Floral PP with woodgrain stamp over it (cuz I'm lazy like that, ya know?!?)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your ingenuity, Michele! What a gorgeous card - I need to try this, too - looks like so much fun! (and thanks for the shout-out!)
ReplyDeleteOh my Michele - this is amazingly beautiful!!! This is so clever - I love love love the result You got - so wonderfully rustic and country kitcheny! And Thanks for making my day - it’s the best learning that so was inspired by what Lin and I shared! Love You lots! Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this card is GORGEOUS, Michele! Love the warm colors, too...Once again, you have completely out-done yourself with this beauty!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, a wonderful and special "patterned paper" background you created, Michele! I love the rustic tone and the subtle woodgrain pattern showing up.
ReplyDeleteHideko xx