Saturday 20 September 2008

Basic Grey Challenge #3 ~ Distressing


This is my DT card for the Basic Grey Challenge blog, Challenge No. 3: Distressing. It was great to see your ATCs last week, and very gratifying that it was the first time some of you had made an ATC, so that was cool!

We would like to see you using distressing techniques on your creations this week! :o)
Both the background and foreground papers in this design are from Basic Grey's 'Infuse' collection.

Distressing techniques used:
  • Tearing
  • Distressing the edges by dragging them through the blades of my scissors
  • Inking the edges
  • Embossed the background paper with the distressed Harlequin-style folder from Cuttlebug (can't remember what they call it.. diamonds, I think)
  • Sanding
  • Stamped a rough shadow panel on the patterned paper with dark brown Chalk Eyes ink
  • Used 'Field of Sky' stamp to apply some aging 'dots' around the edge of the DP panel
  • I used Timber Brown StazOn ink to 'age' the metal embellishments
  • Instead of brads, I used old office paper fasteners, which I salvaged from my dad's office when he passed away.

18 comments:

Allison said...

great, love it, such rich colours
AllisonX

Enfys said...

Fantastic card, just love it, all the subtle details.........

Christine (All She Crafts) said...

En, the Diamonds Cuttlebug folder is the one you gave me.. first time I've used it, but definitely not the last! Thank you again! :o)

Chris xx

Unknown said...

Awwwesome card!!!!
Chris you really have excelled yourself this week, I think I'm in love with this card! Love everything you have done to that BG and completely *heart* the addition of those paper roses (I never know what to do with those things!!!
signing off a very impressed
Jx

Jose said...

Gorgeous card. just love all those textures
Jose

Lisa Olson said...

Hi Chris,

love your latest creation very vintage chic. Love the rich colours.

Shirley said...

What a beautiful vintage card and what wonderful instructions. I really like how you did the BG and the edges of those roses. Stunning.

Hazel said...

A beautiful, stunning card - love the colours. Another great challenge!

Daisy Chain said...

Wow Chris. What a piece of art. It's lovely. You sure have used a lot of techniques.

Love Debbie xx

Ann said...

Oh, I love this! Those flowers are beautiful! Thanks for the close-up! :D

Dawn said...

This is just beautiful - those flowers are gorge!!

Dawn
x

Tip Top said...

OOOhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! Do like the effect on the roses!

Kath Stewart said...

beautiful card Chris - love how you have used the embossing folder and those roses close up are just perfection.....gorgeous work
Hugs
kath
xxxxxx

Olga Pope said...

Beautiful, as always! And this one is very YOU, Chris =) I'll never fail to recognise that style!

Paula's ponderings said...

This has got to be my favourite card EVER. I love it love it love it. That rose is real...it has to be..it certainly looks it, I can almost smell it...WOW!

Roxy said...

Beautiful! The textures and colors are a wonderful combination.

Joanne said...

This is just gorgeous! I love all the different elements. Beautifully done...

Andrea said...

I never heard before for this challenge - thank you for telling about it.

Your card is a dream, love the beautiful details