Dainty & Dirty

I made this card for this week's MFT "My Favorite Challenge".  The challenge is to add texture to your card!

I decided to go for a mix of dainty and dirty to add texture!  On the back, white layer, I added a coat of Ranger's crackle paint and let it dry as I was coloring my Annie LaPoint image.  It adds some texture and dimension without over-powering the dainty image.

For the ground under the wheelbarrow, I used an Eclipse masking panel and ripped it.  After laying it down over my image, I sponged creamy caramel ink onto my paper and the result was my dirt pile.  I also used my Tonic paper distresser to rip up the edges of my white card stock layers and then rolled them with my fingers to feather the card stock.  If you use a high-quality card stock, it will start to seperate and gives a really cool effect.  I also pulled up the edges of my patterned paper and ripped it up a little. 

The sentiment that comes with the set: Spread a Harvest of Hope, was begging to be used, but was throwing my card off balance, so once again, I decorated the inside of my card. :)  I even decided to pull in the fun gingham ribbon I used on the front of the card and added a button.  While it is not CONVENTIONAL to use embellishments on the inside of your card, it is FUN!  :)  I rarely am able to mail my cards in a regular envelope for $.44 (actually more like NEVER), so I don't pay much attention to how thick (or heavy) my cards get.  Padded envelopes will hold your thick, heavy, bulky cards just fine!  LOL

I hope you'll hop over to the MFT forum and play along in the challenge!  (look for the week 8 challenge)  You could win $10 in MFT Money!  :)

Stamps: Spread a Harvest of Hope MFT

Ink: Memento cocoa

Paper: pink, brown, white, basic grey

Accessories: ribbon, copper brads, Janome sew mini, copic markers, sponge, eclipse masking panels, ranger crackle paint, red line dimensionals, button

By the way... I added another new May Arts ribbon to the ribbon for sale page HERE.  Check out this FUN and unique ribbon!  :)  Each bundle comes with TEN colors!  All 5 ribbons are on order and will be shipping out in about a week!  Place your order today to reserve your spot!  :)

 

Have a wonderful day!

Jody