Aug 23 2007
I Resisted…
…but not in the way a person with any measure of control resists buying stamp sets they probably don’t need. I couldn’t resist this Stampin’ Up! True Friend set but I did resist the background on this card. Versamark resist is one of the few technique-y things I do. If you haven’t done this technique before, I’m sure you’d find it easy and fun. It’s rather magical. I was a skeptical novice stamper the first time I tried this but my skepticism turned to wonder as I watched that pattern emerge from the paper.
To make this background I randomly stamped two of the True Friend images on glossy white cardstock. I let it set for a while and then brayered over it with ink from the Pumpkin Patch Spectrum pad which I bought from Stampin’ Up!. When inking up the brayer be certain the ink pads are popped apart so the inks won’t bleed into each other on the pads. Then just run the brayer over the cardstock back and forth, lift and overlap the colors slightly and brayer back and forth some more until you’re satisfied with the look. You can achieve a seamless blended look this way. You can also overstamp or randomly stamp a few images on the background with colored ink but I chose not to do that this time.
The papers in the background are from Stampin’ Up!’s Apple Cider collection which will be available next month in the Holiday Mini. I used four different patterns for this card. See that white dotted scalloped Wasabi strip under the ribbon? That piece is printed with rows of overlapping white dotted circles. I trimmed along the edge of one of the rows of circles to create a scalloped border. I wrapped it around the back of the panel right along with the ribbon. The “Thank U” stamp was inked with markers.
I’ve got to run now — it’s getting late. Hooray for Friday and the weekend! I hope you have a good one!
Stamps: True Friend
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, glossy white, Very Vanilla, Apple Cider double sided DS
Ink: Versamark, Pumpkin Patch Spectrum Pad, markers: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Garden Green
Accessories: Non-SU! ribbon, Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware (SU!), Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape
Very pretty - love the colors! Also love the polka dot ribbon & little touch of scalloped border with it, nice details.
Oh I suppose I’m going to have to give in and get this set next month (I’ve spent my quota and more for this month). I think I’ll also get the wheel that goes with it - saw a card somewhere with it and it was beautiful. This is such a beautiful “fallish” looking card. Do you know how much I love it when I check into Google Reader and see that you’ve posted something new????
Simply gorgeous! I love the colors, the scallop wrapping around the paper, and the layout! Great card, Leslie!
This is gorgeous!!! love it!
Samm
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this is beautiful!!!!
Beautiful, I love that resisted background. Lol, I know what you mean though about not resisting a good stamp set that is not needed lol.
Absolutely gorgeous. I love everything about this card!
Gorgeous! I’m so glad you resisted!
I can hardly wait to use my True Friend this week-end. This would be a great card to CASE. TFS!
Just beautiful! Love the card…fabulous!
Gorgeous background you created, Leslie! And all those papers together are so striking. I couldn’t resist, either, so I’m off to open my SU box that arrived yesterday that contains this stamps set & paper . . . your card is a wonderful inspiration!
This is gorgeous!! The colors, papers and images are just perfect together! I haven’t tried that technique yet — this card has inspired me!
What a tease you can be; I thought …well, YKWIM! This is very gorgeous and boy do I wish I read this a year ago to help me with the technique. I must go back to SCS to see if I misread it. lol No, I won’t say how I did it. ;D
Gorgeous creation as usual! TFS!
Leslie, this is just beautiful. I wish I wouldn’t have seen this. I was debating about getting this set and the paper. Now, thanks to you the debate is over.
I think they call people like you an enabler! LOL I can tell my husband, “Leslie made me buy it!”
Gorgeous card, Leslie! I love your background. This card grabbed my attention - I absolutely love this stamp set! Thanks for the inspiration.
This is Beautiful!!!! Looks just like DP and matches the actual DP so well!!!
WOW Leslie I see you could really resist (hehe)! Actually, this is FABULOUS! These colors just pop!
This is just wonderful! Love the resist b/g. The photo makes the resist part look kinda gold so I was trying to figure out how you did that! LOL! Looks like I’m gonna have to have this set… sigh….
Awesome! I am glad you ended up getting this set, cuz now I can see your beautiful card! I love this set too!
Way to resist! You go girl,awesome card!
Your versamark resist is gorgeous as always. Love how you are able to put together so many diff. BG and have it work. A really impressive and inspiring card. TFS
I really love how gorgeous your resist is here! Your card is so beautiful, Leslie!
Wow! That Pumpkin Patch spectrum pad is a great match for the Apple Cider paper. That is a fabulous versamark resist background you made here. And I love the scalloped border you created. Clever girl! Nice repetition of the dots throughout this design. Really a lovely Autumn card. Linda
Gorgeous card!!! I RESIST techniques all the time — I am so NOT a technique person — but I think you may have convinced me to give this one a try again — looks wonderful!!!
Beautiful card Leslie. LOVE the colors and I just might have to get this set after seeing your beautiful card. Enjoy your weekend, Jennifer
Wow, this is beautiful. Especially love the colors.
Oh I love the resisted background, Leslie!! Such a perfect match to that paper! That photo tun adds just the right touch.
GASP!!! This is FABULOUS!!!!!! LOVE your resisting, colors, stamps you used, scallops..WOW, LOVE IT!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, sometimes, “resistance” is so goooooood!!! And this is an excellent example!
~Bev
Absolutely stunning card!
Leslie…I think you are one of the most talented people ever!!! Seriously!
I love this card- wonderful example of resist!
What a beautiful card! I’ve been “resisting” this set, but I think you’ve tipped the balance. TFS.