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!

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lovely Courtney, even without stamping ;)

Kay said...

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

Laurel said...

Super cute, love that paper!

~amy~ said...

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

itsallrosi said...

super cool technique and card!

Carly said...

Very creative Courtney! So fun!!

Winter said...

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

Kelley Eubanks said...

Cute!

Jen said...

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

Jessica said...

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

Regan said...

ack...its so cool!!

~kelly marie~ said...

So fun!! Love that chipboard!

Karen B. said...

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

Latisha said...

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

yyam said...

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

Laura.K said...

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

And your stamps are GORGEOUS. I love them.

Thanks.

Cindy Lee said...

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