Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Make your Own Background

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Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Thank you for joining us for the  STAMPtember® Stamp-It Challenge and we hope you will all join us again this week too.
We will be back soon with the name of the lucky winner of the $50 Voucher
This week the challenge is ,,,,,,,,

MAKE YOUR OWN BACKGROUND

there are so many ways to make your own backgrounds, using stencils, splattering, gelli plate printing etc
We are showcasing GELATOS made by FABER-CASTELL this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used.
As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store
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All the techniques I had in my head needed Gesso and guess what I don't have. So I had to settle for the colouring up the solid stamps from Penny Black Foliage Fancy and misting with water. I then stamped over then with the outline stamp. I also did the same on a separate page so I could cut them out.
I then used on of the ovals from the Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles and stamped the sentiment from Simon Says Stamps Essential Greetings.  Last of all I used the Happy Birthday Die again from Simon Says Stamps but used the Happy. I then blended some brown inks round the card so the white wasn't so stark.



So now it's YOUR turn.  Happy Crafting

There are fabulous Give Aways and inspiration from fabulous designers on a daily basis over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog , if you haven't subscribed by email you may want to so you don't miss out 

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You have until Wed  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in
No backlinking allowed, Only 5 new creations will be eligible in the prize draw


42 comments:

Lorraine A said...

Fabulous card Debby :-) I have been secretly admiring this for days :-) the whole design is gorgeous ! You are so good at so many different styles ,,, LOVE it :-)

luv
Lols x x x

jenn shurkus said...

such a beautiful fall card ;) love the watercolored look!!!

rosie said...

gorgeous card Debby. love the leaves. fab colours x

thank you for your kind words about my cat Lucky too xxx

Lin said...

Your leaves are gorgeous, Debby - love the soft look you got!

susiestacey said...

Lovely card Debby, the leaves are quickly falling at the mo x Susan x

Jingle said...

Debby, this is beautiful! I really love your leaves!!! Gorgeous!

Cindy C. said...

Wow it's gorgeous!!!!!!

scrappymo! said...

This is a beautiful technique Debby. It gives such a soft and arty feel. Very pretty card. Love that soft and subtle colour effect!

XxJULESxX said...

Hi Debby you did a great job! totally gorgeous!

Debs said...

So gorgeous Debby - love it!!
Debs xx

*Vicki* said...

Really beautiful Fall design Debby!! Love the various colors and layout!! :)

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely watercoloured card Debby

Anne

Di said...

Oh Debby, what a lovely card. Such soft colours and, as always, beautifully designed and made!

Hugs, Di xx

Brawny x said...

Pretty card x

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Such a beautiful background Debby, love the cut out leaves, it's a gorgeous autumnal card.

Warm hugs
Maarit

Sarah said...

What a fab technique Debby, it looks gorgeous xx

Dotty Jo said...

A totally fabulous card! Great work, Debby - you are so talented, Jo x

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Debby, your leave look stunning and the design is wonderful.
hugs Sue xx

Orsolina said...

A wonderful card. I like the colors.

Whisper said...

Oooo am loving all gorgeous autumnal colours and a great layout too, luv Sam x

Heather said...

This is just beautiful Debby, a wonderful design and I love how you've created the background and fabulous panel sentiment!!!

hugs
Heather xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Love the butterflies below and i also love the Autumnal look of this one, gorgeous stamping x

Kathleen said...

Fabulous background.

Kath x

Carol S. said...

Butterflies are gorgeous and love the reminder that Autumn is on the way. two beautiful cards. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Carol S. said...

Butterflies are gorgeous and love the reminder that Autumn is on the way. two beautiful cards. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Teresa Kline said...

hi Debby! super sweet card...hope you have a fabulous weekend!

sparkle & shine *~*

JenniferD said...

Your Leaves are Stunning I love the two layered Stamp look and hadn't thougth of spraying them with water! Great Inspiration!

Tammy said...

Gorgeous card, I don't think you could improve this beauty with gelatos!

Sharon said...

A beautiful card Debby. The leaves and colours are gorgeous.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Hugs Sharon. x

Chriss Blagrave said...

You achieved beautiful colours in your leaves and I love the shapes of the leaves! Truly beautiful!

Cheryl W. said...

What a wonderful Thanksgiving card! Maybe I can give your technique a try when I have some time to work on mine. Thanks for the inspiration!

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

A brilliant card and design Debby! Susan x

Anonymous said...

Totally fabulous Debby, love the design!
Helen x

Caryn said...

Oh wow Debby - another stunning card! I'm learning so much about using the gelatos that I didn't know!! Fabulous!

KraftyKoolKat said...

A fantastic background Debby, awesome.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Jo Nevill said...

Wow, such a fantastic card. I love how you have done the leaves, another technique I must try !

Jo x

coops said...

love this debby.fantastic autumn colours and leaves ;D

xx coops xx

Stephanie said...

Gorgeous fall card! Love the watercolored look :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Melissa Bove said...

Beautiful card Debby! Love those pretty Fall leaves!!

hugs...

Becca Cruger said...

Beautiful card! I love the soft feel of this, will keeping the autumn inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

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Lynne in NI said...

Oooh what a fab colouring job you did Debby!