Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Crumpled Background

Hello girls! I have a card today for both the FlutterBy Challenge and The Diedrich Dare. Madelynn gave a great sketch and butterflies usually make any card terrific.

But I think this might be the worst card I've ever made. I think it's that pink cardstock. It's from a pack I picked up on sale at a store. HORRIBLE!!!! UGH!!!

At stamp club last night, one of the girls showed how to make several different backgrounds. This was one of them and I wanted to utilize it right away. You just crumple, smear ink, repeat.

Take a moment and swing by to see the rest of the Daredevil crew! Here's a list of who is playing this week:
And you can't forget the FlutterBy girls either!!!

19 comments:

Taylor said...

So soft and gorgeous!!! Great job!

Sandra MacLean said...

I do love that background technique Cassie! Very cool textural look to it. Maybe if you cut back the pink cs and mounted it on some white cs, it might not look so PINK! LOL (Don't worry, I have cards like these ALL THE TIME! They're always salvageable.) (((hugs)))

Harriet Skelly said...

I do like that crumpled technique and have never tried it - I just might! Love your butterfly!!

Michelle said...

I like it and that crumpled technique sounds interesting and looks awesome!

Stef H said...

didn't you say the same thing last week? you can never make an ugly card!!! this is just beautiful!

hugs,

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Ugly?!!! Are you serious? I haven't seen an ugly card from you Cassie!! I love the colors of that paper and the Butterfly is beautiful. Love the crumpled technique.

hugs,
Chris

Lelia Pierce said...

Well that is really cool! I thought it was DP! I am gonna have to try this too! :O)

Hugs,
Lelia

Tricia said...

your interpretation of icky is really off. You need to adjust your self esteem my friend! This card is GREAT and the technique is COOL

Jessica Diedrich said...

You are too funny. I think it's pretty, but I totally know that feeling we ALL get,I think, when we just don't like something. I hear ya, sista! Love the bling..hope you are well, I haven't talked to you in ages!

Christine said...

Great card! I love your crumpled DP!!!

Blessings,
Christine

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Cute card Cassie! I love the background paper you made... and the bling!

Ann Kranitz said...

This is fantastic Cassie!! Nothing ugly about this....

Kim R. said...

I love that technique. You did a nice job. I think your card looks great!

Danni said...

Gasp! I don't think anything could be ugly if it has pink and a butterfly on it!! I like this, alot! Great job whether you think so or not!

Lisa said...

The cardstock is a bright pink but I think it just makes it cheerful... not ugh like you said lol! Very pretty and fun... I love it :)

Nicola said...

Ooh I just gotta give this crumpled, smearing, inking technique a go Cassie cos I love your creation so much. Fabby card sweetie.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-

Rebecca Ednie said...

I love that die cut shape, do email me to let me know which one it is. It looks like the Cuttlebug one Ive been wanting! while I have to admit this card isn't my fav, it isn't nearly as bad as you seem to think! It's all good!! :)

Darla said...

That's a cool technique Cassie! I thought it was decorative paper. I'll have to try it. Great job on the sketch. It's nice to see something spring-y...I did the fall theme, which is nice, but I kind of wish we were going into spring again since I dread winter. Great work!

Heather Schlatter said...

Wow Cassie I get lots of Bang for my Buck on this one I only have to come to one post and leave a comment for two teams Or should I write a comment for Flutter By and then for Whimsical???? LOL

Love that Big Butterfly need it!!

I also like the technique that you shared!!!!

I have missed you girlie great job on the Whimsical Sketch too!!!!

Heather