Today for the challenge at
Cards in Envy we were asked to make our own background. This was a whole new concept to me, so it was extra challenging and extra fun. I started with a plain white card base, I used a red cardstock mat cut at 4" X 5 1/4" Then I took another piece of white cardstock cut to 3 3/4" X 5" and used red ink on a Stampin' up! background stamp. I also added some gingham ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and lightly stamped again on the cardstock I was using for my sentiment. Cards in Envy challenges you to make cards that fit into regular postage paid envelopes, following the themes that our fabulous hosts have come up with. For more inspiration head over to
Cards in Envy and take a look at all of the wonderful cards that our designers have come up with.
I will also be sharing my card at the following challenges
Like the monochromatic look Tanya!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I like the red and white!! Thanks so much for playing along at ATCAS xx
ReplyDeleteLove your background and how you stamped it! A very pretty monochromatic card!
ReplyDelete~sandy
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Beautiful job! Love the red! ~ Marilyn
ReplyDeleteNicely done, thanks for playing our Birthday Challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks!
ReplyDeleteLoving the red--I don't use that color nearly enough! Thank you for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteTerrific handmade background Tanya. It reminds me of a summer picnic tablecloth ... and that ribbon is absolutely perfect!! ♥ Denise
ReplyDeleteClean simple and fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing it with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I feel like I should be going on a picnic hehehe!
ReplyDeleteI love all the layers and the red really pops. Great card!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on this card. I think it makes a great summery birthday card.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card! You can never go wrong with red and white checks! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays this week!
ReplyDeleteGreat card - I hope you'll link up at 52 Card Pickup this week!
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Great how your ribbon repeats the pattern of the stamp!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at ATCAS!
Christine