Friday, July 8, 2022

Create This Warm, Nautical Background for Your Next Summer Card

Warm sunshine, crashing waves and the smell of salty air are some of the best parts of summertime. Today's handmade cards feature a stamped and distressed background to create a warm, vintage style for two nautical themed cards that are just in time for summer getaways to the shore.

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Warm sunshine, crashing waves and the smell of salty air are some of the best parts of summertime. Today's handmade cards feature a stamped and distressed background to create a warm, vintage style for two nautical themed cards that are just in time for summer getaways to the shore.
So let's take a look at this background. To create this look, start off with white core cardstock in a kraft/oatmeal color. The beauty of white core cardstock is that it allows the white to peek through when you sand and distress the edges. 
  • Stamp the compass (or whatever background image you choose) in brown ink. 
  • Then use a sponge dauber, to blend brown ink (the same shade or a little lighter) onto the cardstock, focusing mainly on the edges. 
  • Next comes the fun part - use a sanding block, a piece of sand paper, or even a nail file, to sand over the top of the images, and across the edges. (There's that white core doing it's magic!) So let's take a look at this background. To create this look, start off with white core cardstock in a kraft/oatmeal color. The beauty of white core cardstock is that it allows the white to peek through when you sand and distress the edges. Stamp the compass (or whatever background image you choose) in brown ink. Then use a sponge dauber, to blend brown ink (the same shade or a little lighter) onto the cardstock, focusing mainly on the edges. Next comes the fun part - use a sanding block, a piece of sand paper, or even a nail file, to sand over the top of the images, and across the edges. (There's that white core doing it's magic!) I created the panel for the second card in just the same way, although I folded and rolled the edges a bit to create some more dimension and texture. You can also add a splatter of ink or paint to finish off this look, which became the perfect landing spot for my seagull!I created the panel for the second card in just the same way, although I folded and rolled the edges a bit to create some more dimension and texture. You can also add a splatter of ink or paint to finish off this look, which became the perfect landing spot for my seagull! Both of today's cards feature the June stamp set from Impression Obsession. Impression Obsession's monthly stamp set requires no membership or recurring charges. Simply stop by the shop each month and check out the limited edition kit. Because these sets have been so popular, we've extended the availability and each set will be in the shop for TWO months instead of one - that means you have until the end of July to grab this set. Check out the current monthly sets HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope your summer is filled with sunshine, and all the things you love best!

The June 2022 limited edition stamp set includes a stunning lighthouse, elegant compass, and a friendly seagull, plus coordinating sentiments for a variety of occasions. As always, Impression Obsession's monthly stamp sets require no membership or recurring charges. Simply stop by the shop each month and check out the limited edition set. Because these sets have been so popular, we've extended the availability and each set will be in the shop for TWO months instead of one. After that, the sets will be retired so grab them while you can!
Both of today's cards feature the June stamp set from Impression Obsession. Impression Obsession's monthly stamp set requires no membership or recurring charges. Simply stop by the shop each month and check out the  limited edition kit. Because these sets have been so popular, we've extended the availability and each set will be in the shop for TWO months instead of one - that means you have until the end of July to grab this set. Check out the current monthly sets HERE. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope your summer is filled with sunshine, and all the things you love best! 

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