Here is A Place to Start-May 2020-Create A Custom Background (No Paper)

It's May, my friends. So Here at A Place to Start we have a new challenge.  As a twist, we'd like you to create your own background; don't use paper.  When I first started making cards, I always used pattern paper as a background.  As I've grown as a card maker, I enjoy making my own backgrounds more than I ever thought I would.  For this month's challenge I used Distress Oxide Ink and a stencil to make my card:

That sweet little unicorn is a stamp borrowed from a friend months ago when we could gather together and craft. I used a stencil and Distress Oxide to create the sky.  I colored the image with my Spectrum Noir marker, fussy cut it, and stamped the sentiment. I'm really pleased with how it turned out.

Are you crafting to keep busy and relax during these trying time?  I know I am.  Please do stop by the blog, play along with our challenge, and see who won the last one.

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613 Avenue Create - May 2020 - Diamonds & Lace

Hello, hello, hello!  Welcome to the May Challenge at 613 Avenue Create.  This month our optional twist is Diamonds & Lace.  I actually had a bit of trouble coming up with a card using this theme, but them I remembered a diamond shape set of dies that I have and it finally came together:

I don't usually make square cards, but the diamond shape dies sort of required it.  I layered two out of contrasting card stock.  I even went old school and broke out an old Fiskars punch to make the white lace trim.  The designer paper is from my stash.  I added a simple sentiment and some sequins.

We hope to see your project over at the challenge blog. You'll also want to see who won our challenge for last month.

We hope you are all staying safe.


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