Time Out has a birthday card challenge this week with the optional twist of adding sponging. I'm always moaning about my very average sponging technique but I found a way around it with this card:
I used Paper Smooches new Polka Dot Border Die as a stencil and sponged the spotty background in a variety of distress inks, then added a chalkboard greeting by Whimsy Stamps. I'm also going to link this one up to Freshly Made Sketches although I may be pushing it a little this week as I've made a few alterations!
Enjoy your weekend!
Claire x
I am useless at sponging but you have done an excellent job here, great idea to use the stencil and it goes so well with the chalkboard. We always love to see you at TO
ReplyDeleteTotally fun card! Love the chalkboard effect! Glad you joined us at FMS!
ReplyDeleteLove that chalkboard sentiment. So fabulous! Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous background, Claire, and I love the chalkboard panel - that's one technique I never quite mastered...
ReplyDeleteFantastic design Claire, love the colorful polka dots!!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you did the coloring on the stencil and your chalkboard effect is perfect! Really like the way you angled the two background pieces, too! Thanks for playing along with my sketch at FMS this week!
ReplyDeleteFabulous sentiment panel, Claire ... and those blended polka dots ... gorgeous ... what a brilliant background! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThere I go, hitting publish too soon again! Delighted to have you playing along with us at Time Out, my friend! Hugs, Anita :)
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