How to create your own stunning card backgrounds

I think the Merry Moose bundle (page 27 Holiday Catalog) is so much fun! I must confess, though, that when I first saw the bundle, I thought it was a bit too cutesy for my taste. But then I started seeing samples online and had that 'oh, oh' moment = I am in trouble!

Merry Moose Bundle
$31.50

And today's card also features the Buffalo Check background stamp, to make a stunning card background:

Buffalo Check Cling-Mount Stamp Set
$16.00

 

The trick to the Buffalo Check stamp is to use a dark ink color (such as Basic Black) and stamp it onto a lighter color, in this case, Real Red. 

Add an interesting layer on top of the checked background and the card begins to take on a very interesting style. The embossed trees say Christmas loud and clear, then the punched moose and the card is almost done!

The one final, fun touch is the frayed linen trim (ribbon). Here's how to make this cute card. Why not give it a try?

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets: Merry Moose (photopolymer 150494 or bundle 153015); Buffalo Check (151372)
• Cardstock: Thick Whisper White (140272); Whisper White Cardstock (100730); Real Red (102482); Crumb Cake (120953); Early Expresso (119686)
• Stamp Pads: Real Red (147084); Early Expresso (147114); Versamark (102283)
• Other: Moose Punch (150652); Stitched Shapes Dies (145372); White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132) Heat Tool (129053); 3/16” Braided Linen Trim (147808); SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Dimensionals (104430); Die Cutting Machine

 

Measurements:  

• Thick Whisper White: 5 ½” x8 ½ ”; scored at 4 ¼”; 
• Whisper White 3” x 4”
• Real Red: 4” x 5 ¼”;; 
• Crumb Cake scrap for 3” circle; 
• Early Expresso scrap for Moose

 

Instructions:

1. Fold the Whisper White cardstock in half to form the card base.
2. Stamp the Real Red cardstock with the Buffalo Check stamp using Early Expresso ink.  Use SNAIL adhesive to add to front of card base.
3. Stamp the saying with Real Red onto the bottom center of the 3”x4” Whisper White piece.  Adhere to center of card.  
4. Stamp a collection of trees with Versamark onto the Crumb Cake.  Sprinkle with Emboss powder and heat set.  Cut out with Stitched Shapes die using a die cutting machine.  Adhere to card with dimensionals.
5. Punch a moose out of Early Expresso.  Tie a piece of Braided Linen trim around neck to resemble a scarf.  Adhere with dimensionals.