Karen’s Korner–Background stamps for . . .

Don’t you just love background stamps? They are fabulous and add so much to our creations. For this card, I used the Plaid Panel background stamp in a different way. Isn’t It fun?

I stamped the image Poppies 3 with Rich Cocoa Memento ink and then colored with Copic markers before cutting/embossing with Spellbinders Oval die. I added glitter domes to two of the flowers. Just a strip of small polka dot patterned paper was added behind the oval. The larger dotted paper was mounted onto orange cardstock and embossed with Cuttlebug Spots and Dots folder before adding to the striped paper panel on the front of the orange card. The seam binding was stamped with orange ink using the Plaid Panel background stamp, tied into a bow and then I added the orange button threaded with white floss.

Here is that same plaid background stamp on another fun project. I made these years ago and decided to make one for you today. This is a legal size envelope. I sealed it, cut the top off and punched the bottom edge. Then I stamped the cute daisy image using Rich Cocoa Memento ink and colored with Copic markers. I added the bow and the sentiment which is from the set Party Time. The bottom of the envelope is stamped with the Plaid Panel background stamp which has been inked with Faded Jeans distress ink. THEN, the secret to getting it to fit is to dust off that paper crimper and crimp it. That makes the bottom just a little smaller and so it slides into the top. This is great for leaving a love note, presenting a gift card/certificate or a small gift like earrings!

 

So, break out those background stamps, stamp some ribbon and add it to a card. So much fun! If you give it a try, leave me a link. I would love to see your project.

 

Stamps: Plaid Panel SKU 578, Poppies 3 SKU 537-09, Party Time SKU 439

Comments

[Kittie Caracciolo]

Karen, both of these cards are adorable. They are both so sweet and cheery. I remember years ago when we did the envelope card for challenge. Time is flying by.

[Charlene]

Just beautiful, Karen!

[SherylH]

Two great projects and love that plaid background stamp. (I really had to look to see where you had used it on the first card!)

[Charlene Merrick]

These are both beautiful, Karen! I like your idea to stamp the plaid bg on the ribbon.

[Donna Phelan]

Both cards are beautiful, but that Poppy one is absolutely gorgeous! GREAT choice of colors and layout! TFS!!