Monday, February 22, 2010

American Crafts Abode

So here's a different card for me. It is certainly my style, but there is zero stamping on it!

I did want to share a technique I used on my house chipboard. I had never done this before, but I really thought it was fun. 
Step 1: Spray chipboard with ink (I used a brown and then the Tattered Angel's Diamond)
Step 2: Use an embossing folder to add texture

It is important to to spray the ink first. And have I mentioned how much I love the Abode collection? There is something about eating utensils that is so fun! 

Rub On: Farm Fresh (October Afternoon)
Chipboard: House (Maya Road)
Cardstock: Aqua Mist, Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Cobbler Cove Abode (American Crafts)
Ribbon: Aqua Mist Twill (Papertrey Ink)
Embossing Folder: Houndstooth (Cuttlebug)
Ink: Walnut Ink (Tsukineko), Dazzling Diamonds (Tattered Angels)
Tread: White (Coats and Clark)
Hope you all have a great Monday!
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    Lovely Courtney, even without stamping ;)

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  2. KayFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Very cool technique, Courtney! I love the houndstooth embossing folder you used. LOVE that paper, too. It's so much fun! Have a great week, my dear! ♥♥ Kay

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  3. LaurelFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    Super cute, love that paper!

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  4. ~amy~February 22, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    gotta love anything american crafts...super fun card courtney!

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  5. itsallrosiFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    super cool technique and card!

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  6. CarlyFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Very creative Courtney! So fun!!

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  7. WinterFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    So cute! I LOVE the utensils, that is what we have as our drawer handels on our kitchen cabinets! :)

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  8. Kelley EubanksFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Cute!

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  9. JenFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    great card! it's fun to have those no stamping ones once in a while, wouldn't you say!? have a great one!

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  10. JessicaFebruary 22, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Oh, I like it Courtney!! Great colors :)

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  11. ReganFebruary 22, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    ack...its so cool!!

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  12. ~kelly marie~February 22, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    So fun!! Love that chipboard!

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  13. Karen B.February 22, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Thanks for the great idea and sharing the super neat card.

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  14. LatishaFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    What a cool technique.
    Love the Abode!!
    Super cute card too.

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  15. yyamFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    I must try this technique! Love the texture! :)

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  16. Laura.KFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Lovely.
    And I got those paper too, thanks to you. Thank you very much.

    And your stamps are GORGEOUS. I love them.

    Thanks.

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  17. Cindy LeeFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    Great technique, Courtney!! Love this card...definitely your style!

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