Thursday 16 October 2014

Rustic Charm

I am still concentrating on making a few Christmas cards and today I am using the Christmas Tree stamp from Katzelkraft.
Once again I am working with kraft card and to create my background I applied Vintage Photo Distress Ink to Tim Holtz Star Layering Stencil, spritzed with water and then placed the stencil onto the card. I also added a touch of background stamping with Potting Soil Archival Ink.
The Christmas tree has been stamped onto kraft card with Potting Soil Archival Ink and matted onto a dark brown card stock. I have also applied Vintage Photo Distress Ink around the edges for definition.

I placed the Layering Stencil over my Christmas Tree image and then used Tim Holtz spritzer and a Distress Marker to add subtle stars to the background and I sprayed all my layers with Biscotti Perfect Pearl Mist to add a touch of shimmer.
I added a further layer of interest to my design applying embossing paste through the Layering Stencil for added texture applying Vintage Photo Distress Ink to the edges. I also died some seam binding with Distress Ink and added to the top of my card along with a Tidings Token. A also included a small 'believe' banner using Remnant Rubs.
A rust star also adds another element of texture to my design.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

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7 comments:

  1. I do so envy you having made such a great start on your Christmas cards - this is beautiful, I love the gorgeous tree and the wonderful colour tones you have used - just beautiful. Anne xx

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  2. Gorgeous Tracy! Love the rustic charm! The rusty star looks amazing as well as all the embossing! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  3. really lovely Tracey. I didnt realise you were working with Katzelkraft now. I love them. (love Bee lol). a really lovely company to work with. some of my all time favourite stamps are from my time with them. they are lucky to have you. ;)

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  4. Stunning. Loving all the layers.

    Gez xx

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  5. Such a beautifully layered card Tracy. Jenny x

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