Yesterday’s topic for Clean & Simple 3 was “Backgrounds into the Foreground”. Laura Bassen showed us how to create a plaid pattern with masking. So, I was really excited to try this technique, because I can’t seem to space my border stamps evenly to create stripes or plaids.
I just realized that this photo looks 'wonky'...I must have been holding my camera at a funny angle :-)
Anyway, I’m happy with how the card turned out, but wish I had thought to leave some white sections before I got halfway through. I had fun though (and that's what counts, right?), and I think it’s a technique that I’ll use again later, maybe in a certain color combo or shades of one or two colors. I was lucky enough to have this sentiment, too...I think it makes a bold statement with the plaid pattern in the background.
Well, that’s it for me...Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I really appreciate your sweet comments!
Well, that’s it for me...Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I really appreciate your sweet comments!
Stamps: Hero Arts - Be Happy Today
Ink: Hero Arts - Butter Bar, Fresh Peach, Mint Julep, Soft Pool, Tide Pool, Green Hills; Versafine - Onyx Black
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - Select White
Your background came out great & that was indeed the perfect sentiment, Barb!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely mix of colors, Barb! Sounds like a great class!
ReplyDeleteBeeeeeautiful, Barb! Love your beautiful color combo and sentiment!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Barb! Love the color combination! Amazing what can be done with just ink;). Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely. The colors you chose make a very colorful plaid background.The bold sentiment really does seem to pop !
ReplyDeleteyour plaid is so cool - fantastic background for that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteYour card turned out gorgeous! I still have to watch that day of class, but I can already tell it's gonna be a good one! I love the bold sentiment, and it looks great over the plaid.xx
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning - the sentiment is perfect over your fab plaid! Love it, Barb!
ReplyDeleteYou stamping is impeccable.. Barb! I didn't think I could achieve a gorgeous result like this, that's why I took a slight different approach (LOL)!! You did a GREAT job on this one! An A PLUS from me :)
ReplyDeleteOh WOW Barb, I am not much for the plaid thing...but darn this is GORGEOUS. Marvelous job putting these colors together, your inking and yes that striking bold sentiment is perfect.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding card, love all about it!
ReplyDeletestunning plaid Barb. great colour combo
ReplyDeleteYour card turned out stunning, Barb... I have to try this today :-))
ReplyDeleteHave a good day
Barb this is a real wow! I love the colours you've chosen and the way you finished it simply with a sentiment. Glad you enjoyed my daughter's nonsense with SU names!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! The background is perfect. Thanks for reminding me I need to get busy and work on that class. I have everything printed and that is as far as I have gotten.
ReplyDeleteYou should feel happy Barb, because this looks AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is really wonderful Barb! I love the colors you used for your plaid and it's all so nice and straight! Something I probably wouldn't have been able to accomplish! haha! The sentiment looks lovely stamped right in the foreground!
ReplyDeleteI only wish that I could stamp so beautifully Barb! It is perfect in every way, and Ii love that sentiment. Makes me happy every time I see it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great!
ReplyDeleteyour card just makes me think of summer and madras print, barb!! so cool!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This is WONDERFUL!!! Love your card! Hugs, Karin
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Barb!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, your plaid is perfect Barb, such a great combo of colours too, now I can't wait to try this technique myself!
ReplyDeleteWonderful plaid and that sentiment is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I think the white would look good, don't get me wrong, but I am over the moon with your plaid just ezackly the way you have made it! I LOOOOVE plaid!! I think the fab Laura has a video on her site for how she does it; it's on my long list of things to try. You inspire me, Barb!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteOMG I cant believe you made that background! It looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Barb. Love the big, bold and bright plaid design ... perfect backdrop for your large sentiment. Looks like you're having lots of fun on the course! Loll xx
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