Feb 09 2008
Positively Damask
It’s not very often a card comes together for me as quickly as this one did. But then, I’ve never had these two background stamps to work with before. Are they not beautiful? The lower part of the card — So Saffron on Vanilla — is called Damask Positive and the upper panel — More Mustard on So Saffron — is Damask Negative. They’re new from Flourishes and will be available in the store on Monday, February 11.
I used these colors in an effort to depart from the same old thing and Mustard is a rather underused color. When you look at the cardstock, itself, you can tend to think “yuck”, but with a little ink sponged around the edges it has a rich, golden glow. The “love” is from Flourishes’ Lace Heart set, another one of my favorites. I stamped it in Versamark and embossed with dark brown embossing powder. The yummy chocolate satin ribbon can be found here.
A little tip: These are full-size background stamps and if you don’t have an acrylic block that will fit them there’s no need to worry. You can cut a sheet of acetate slightly larger than your stamp and place the stamp face up on the acetate. Apply ink to the stamp, either with a brayer or by tapping your pad all over it, then place your cardstock over the stamp while it lays face up on your table. Lay another sheet of scrap paper over that to protect your fingers from the ink and rub your hand over it to press the paper into the stamp. The acetate can be used over and over again.
Now I’m off to get busy with some weekend chores. I hope to visit with you again soon! Enjoy your weekend!
Wow, I just came back to look at your tutorial again, and lo and behold another card to wow me
Such warm earthy tones. Love it!
Wow! I love the shading on this one, Leslie! Just gorgeous!!! I love those brads and the wide ribbon too!
Wow Leslie!! This is gorgeous!! I love the curled torn edge and the shading. Totally gorgeous!
Dee
This is absolutely beautiful……..I really love those positive/negative background stamps!! The mustard color is so rich……..love it! The way you described using the unmounted stamp is how I use all of my background stamps….I think it is much easier and better coverage.
Love it! Love the stamps, the sponging, the ribbon. It definitely has the “yummy” factor!
I love this card. The colors go together so well.
Lovely card Leslie! Those backgrounds are just beautiful! I love the way you spaced the brads at the top of the card.
Linda
These are beautiful background stamps– I love the mustard on these– they are so gorgeous and elegant!!! Love it!!!
I’m so glad you used a color that tends to be forgotten - and you’ve made it beautiful! For my background stamps I always have the stamp on the table and place the paper on top of it - just get a better impression that way!
Awesome….and totally elegant! My favorite kind of card, and you absolutely mastered it here!
This is so beautiful!
Gorgeous!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! Over and over again, I am inspired by your talent, Leslie!!
Leslie, this is absolutely stunning!
This is just breathtaking, thank you so much for inspiring me! You are an amazing designer!!!
Another gorgeous card, Leslie!
(Just got my ‘cake’ set, but we’re allowed to order twice in a month, right?)
TFS, Joyce
Beautiful!
You’ve made an absolutely beautiful and elegant card. just gorgeous!
Oh those background stamps are fabulous! Beautiful card, Leslie. Love the mustard color.
This is fabulous! Love the color, too.
Wow,such a stunning card!!!! The colors are so elegant!!!!
Oh how I love your new BG stamps. I may not resist those acrylic stamps. I love your mustard and wonderful sponging, distressing and gorgeous ribbon. TFS
This is an outstanding card!
Gorgeous. Everything you make is stunning.
So stunning!!! WOW!!!
I just found your blog, your make some really beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing them with all of us.
This is so elegant and beautiful! I love those background stamps, and all of your sponging! Lovely colors and yummy ribbon too!!
This is stunning — truly stunning — I SO love it!!! I have always kind of liked mustard, though I haven’t used it in ages — thanks for the reminder!!!! I just LOVE your card — the 2 layers showcasing both stamps is wonderful and I love your distressed edge and, of course, the satin ribbon!!! Fabulous card!!!
Oh goodness! Absolutely stunning card! Drool, drool, drool!
Beautiful colors, love the distressing, brad placement and ribbon!
Absolutely, stunninly gorgeous! So simple but sooooo elegant. Now I really don’t need more b/g stamps (no room at the inn!!) but you are really tempting me here!
And I happen to really like mustard, so I love this card!
This is THE most elegant card I have seen in a long time - you absolutely blew this one outta the park!!
Leslie, this is one of the most gorgeous cards! I absolutely love it! The mustard is so warm and I love that distressed edge and positive/negative stamping!
Oh
My
Word …..
I must come back to savor more … just cannot be at this moment …
This is as a “stop sign” in my quickly planned “browse”! Leslie . You continue to amaze me with your vision.
~Bev
This is gorgeous! Great color choice!
This card is simply amazing! Beautiful best describes it. Thanks so much for sharing such a woderful card!
Hugs,
Joani
I just love the torn, tattered looking edges. Makes it look like a real heirloom. How do you get those edges to do that. Being a newbie, I am always looking for technique instructions. Your cards are so beautiful.
Sandra
Just beautiful !!
Simple elegance at it’s best! WOW!
What a fabulous design to feature both of those background stamps! Please don’t enable me!!! I am grateful for the reminder about that wide satin ribbon. My SU! Chocolate one is pretty much gone. Linda
Wow, so simple and soooooo beautiful!!!!
Greetings from Germany
Barbara
This is the most beautiful card ever. I love the colors!
Thanks for sharing your talent