Friday 27 May 2016

Road trip card

I got the new TH vintage cars stamps recently and lo and behold a couple of days later the amazing Pamellia from My Little Craft Things posted a fabulous shabby vintage car card which totally inspired and motivated me to get my stamps inked up straight away. I stamped the whole set and the new newsprint background not quite sure where I was gonna go with this one but after watching Pamellia's video I knew I wanted dimensional layers. I love the new vintage designs but once I was into the card making process I realised all the cars faced the same way which is a little disappointing when trying to create interest, so I got out an old Crafty Individuals stamp and used that too.

I was also inspired by my great friend Astrid who the very same day had a post about using up 'old stock' that has collected in the craft room and not been used, so out came some old paper stacks.

Tim's new cog thinlits came out to play too giving me some more of the masculine feel and interest .....




.... a street name, number plate and clock from a Tim stash ....


... and some washi tape build the collaged and dimensional look.


The background has been dipped in pumice stone DI and all of the papers have distressed edges inked with ground espresso.


I quite like the look and the effects and huge thanks to Pamellia and Astrid for inspiring me and helping me get my mojo back.


I always appreciate your visit thank you for taking the time to stop by.

hugs Brenda xxx