Wow Wednesday: Background Stamping

What do you get when you add TWO background stamps to a card?  You get WOW textures and fun galore!

​Today, I used two of the big background stamps: Burlap and Buffalo Check.  I’ve used them both on their own, but WOW when you use them together, they really pop!  I stamped the Burlap stamp in Sahara Sand on Sahara Sand Cardstock to give it a very subtle textured feel.  And I wanted a sharp contrast for the Buffalo Check so I chose Night of Navy on Whisper White. 

Today’s card also uses the Home to Roost Stamp Set, which is FREE with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration.  Have you gotten yours yet?  Tomorrow, I’m going to show you an easy way to get your own Home to Roost Stamp Set.

Base: Sahara Sand, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Layer 1: Whisper White, 5 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Layer 2: Night of Navy,  5″ x 1 1/2″, punched with Banner Triple Punch
Layer 3: Night of Navy, 3 1/8″ x 2 5/8″
Layer 4: Whisper White, 3″ x 2 1/2″

1. Place Burlap stamp face up on a table. Apply ink.  Set Layer 1 on top of the inked stamp and rub with Bone Folder.  Remove Paper. 
2. Repeat same process with the Buffalo Check stamp and Layer 2, using Night of Navy.  
3. Adhere Layers 1-2 to Base. 
4. Stamp rooster in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto Layer 4.  Color with your choice of Blends Markers.   Adhere to Layer 3 and add to card with dimensionals. 
5. Finish with Linen Thread double bow. 

If you find yourself with no plans on Valentine’s day, come on over for a Kit Night!  

When:  Thursday, February 14th at 7 pm | RSVP by later than 2/12
What: Kit Night

• Bring one you already have
• Bring a Paper Pumpkin or Two to finish
• Order one from me and have it here waiting for you

Where:  Michelle’s House (Directions available upon RSVP)
Cost: $10 (covers snacks & prizes) if you already have a kit.  Need a kit?  Order one here by 2/5!)
What to bring: Snips, adhesive, Piercing Mat (if you have one), Shammy or Stampin’ Scrub 

I’ll have adhesives and a few additional kits for purchase if you need some. 

There will be plenty of chocolate and prosecco, too!  (But please drink, craft, and drive responsibly).