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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Delightfully Delicate Background


Hello everyone!  Welcome back to DAY 2 of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps February Release Blog Hops!  
Today's Feature is:
Today the DT is thrilled to share the new Delightfully Delicate Background with you.  This gorgeous image is a seamless background stamp that can be used to make as large a background as you wish!  You'll love the dainty touch it adds to your projects!
  • Image measures approximately 3.75" x 3.75"
  • Stamp is $11
Here is a card I made with the beautiful 
Delightfully Delicate Background:

Creative Nugget:  The background is very subtle on this card as I tried a new mixed media technique.  It was clear embossed on mixed media paper and Peeled Paint, Spun Sugar, and Broken China Distress paints were applied over the whole panel.  Some Typewriter Text was lightly stamped on portions of the panel after it had dried.  Next, modeling paste was applied through a honeycomb stencil.  As that was drying, the flower from the Bloom & Grow stamp set was stamped on another panel.  The Delightfully Delicate Background was lightly stamped in Wild Honey ink around the edges of the flower.  Inka Gold was sponged on the modeling paste and around the edges of each panel.  A hand cut banner with one of the sentiments from the Bloom & Grow stamp set was added along with some ribbon, pearls, and a Majestic Monarch to finish the card.

The DT has shared their gorgeous samples in the thumbnails below.  Stop by each of their blogs and comment for a chance to WIN one of (2) $20 gift codes to our store!

Don't miss these other opportunities to win:
(1) $20 gift code drawn from all comments on Friday's release blog post
(1) $20 gift code drawn from all comments on full reveals in our SCS forum
(1) $20 gift code drawn from all participants in our release challenge hosted on the SNSS Blog 

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, February 14th.  The list of winners will be announced on our blog by Monday, February 17th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Hugs,
Cathymac

32 comments:

Monika/Buzsy said...

Beautiful mixed media card Cathy. Love the textured background and how you layered everything. The flower image is so pretty.

Anonymous said...

Really lovely card and love the way you used the stamp in an understated way, hugs me x

Anonymous said...

I love the colors on this card. It's a combination you don't see too often but it looks great. Thanks for sharing a pretty card.

Nana Griffin said...

Very lovely! Like the flower on the card in that color.

Scrappin' Diva said...

Beautiful mixed media card! Love all the colors, layering and textures!

Graciellie Design said...

Just lovely! Great card!

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Mary-Anne V said...

Wow wonderful techniques on this card...so pretty.

Sue D said...

Very pretty--love how you created the background.

Unknown said...

This is such a gorgeous card! I like all the little details you put into it.

Unknown said...

Love this stamp, love your card. So many possibilities, thanks for the great inspiration!!

Heather said...

Very pretty! It took me a few seconds to find where you used this background stamp, and I really like the super subtle effect you achieved.

Patty said...

Love how you incorporated the background stamp with other background elements!

sharon g said...

The honeycomb design looks amazing on this card!

Janeen said...

nice and subtle, love the mixed media look.

craftymom205 said...

I can't see your card.

slbt17 said...

Beautiful!
Sandra ltb

Mary K said...

I think this subtle treatment really makes it unique in texture. Great card, thanks!

Unknown said...

Like the result you achieved by mixing background stamps ! So clever!

Pati said...

Pretty card!! Creative mixed media, lovely colors!!

Dea said...

Fabulous use of the mediums. I love how subtle the background is but how it draws in your attention.

dea

Birgit said...

Wow!! This is fabulous!!

Sabrina said...

Oh so breathtakingly beautiful!!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh Wow just Beautiful, such a great combination of techniques, comes together wonderfully!

merrymstamper said...

Gorgeous!!! love the texture

lovetomakecards said...

Wow, nice card. Love how you did this.

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

wow...awesome way to use the background image!

Zella said...

What a great way to use the background image....

Indy's Designs said...

Love the mixed media background! Gorgeous card!
Hugs, Debbie!

Andrea D. La Vigne said...

So love the subtle effects you achieved on this card! It looks very feminine and soft. Thanks so much for sharing this AND for sharing your process!

Katie said...

This is so pretty! I love the honey comb background and the flower is really pretty too! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Lucinde | Lucilight said...

Love the two backgrounds together, looks great!

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous flower and background stamps! Pretty color combo too!