The weekend is almost over, but we had a great one spent in the company of good friends! And school starts tomorrow after February vacation, so I'm doing a little happy dance.
I have a different kind of card to share tonight. It's one of those cards that I either really like or really hate, but can't make up my mind which - does that ever happen to you?
I have a drawer full of text papers - mostly small scraps. So, I pulled out the drawer and turned over the pile, like it was a compost heap and started collaging pieces onto card stock. Once the c/stock was completely covered, I sponged on several colors of ink and cut the page into 1/4" strips. These strips were adhered to another piece of c/stock using the Herringbone technique (TJ Dec09/Jan10). I finished off the card with a Tim Holtz sentiment and some twine.
Hope you had a restful weekend!
Supplies:
- Stamps: Good Thoughts (Tim Holtz - Stampers Anonymous)
- C/stock: Vintage Cream (Papertrey), found papers
- Ink: Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Pine Needles & Faded Jeans Distress Inks
- Accessories: Linen Twine (SU)
Looooooove it!!! Wonderful use of the text, love that you added color - just perfect!
Posted by: JeanFB | Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 08:57 PM
This is definitely in the 'I love' category!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Edmondson | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 02:34 AM
I LOVE it! What a super way to use those scraps!
Posted by: Jules Eickmeier | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 05:15 AM
Great card - love the way you used the text scraps!!!
Posted by: tera | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 05:22 AM
Such patience! Love the use of the text papers. Lynne M x
Posted by: Lynne Moncrieff | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 05:47 AM
Gorgeous card Ali...love it :O)) xx
Posted by: Hels Sheridan | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 05:52 AM
yes Ali I have those composite heaps horded also...I love word art and this card is awesome especiallly the harmony of colors
connie paxman
Posted by: Connie Paxman | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 05:58 AM
Va va va voom. Thud. The papers you used and the distressing really makes this card pop. You are such an enabler! Love it.
Posted by: Beth Norman | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 07:37 AM
Great card - I need to find some of that text paper......I use stamps on plain paper, run my paper through the cuttlebug, and a few other things, but don't have any text paper. I love doing Herringbone - it's a stress reliever for me.........I love the colors you used on this......Thanks
Diana
Posted by: Diana Enns | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 07:44 AM
Wonderful card, love this technique with scrap paper, didn't know it had a name. Would never had thought to use text paper, that brings out a whole new thought process. Thanks for sharing this great card you are such an inspiration.
Posted by: Suzie Hayward | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 11:04 AM
I am so in love with this card! Thank you for sharing your method of getting to the herringbone part. I'm now dreaming of giving it a try.
Posted by: Martha | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 06:06 PM
Awesome card! Love it...
Great way of recycling good printed materials.
Thank you for sharing,
Marilyn i Texas
Posted by: Marilyn | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 07:14 PM
Wonderful way to use your scraps! Inspiring!
smiles,Deena
Posted by: Deena | Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Great way to use your scraps. Love it. Thankyou for sharing.
Hugs
Posted by: Linda | Monday, March 01, 2010 at 03:57 AM
That is such a brilliant idea with brilliant results. Gorgeous! I'm so envious you and Shar get to play together! I'm glad you can and I'm glad you have a great time. Some day east and west coast shall meet (:
Posted by: Debby | Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 05:35 PM