Monday, July 28, 2014

MIM #174: Diamond Wallpaper Stamping


Ashley shows us how to create a diamond wallpaper for our cards
this week on Make It Monday.

Truthfully, I felt as though I was on overload!
So many stamps, so many possibilities.
So I turned to Pinterest for a spark.

Found this sweater,
And was inspired by the colors and pattern.

Stamps: PTI Background Basics: Chevron Stripes, Background Basics: Stitching, 
Gatsby Glamour, Leave It Be, Big Ticket Additions (hello)
Dies: Mat Stack 7, Leave It Be
Inks: Fine Linen, Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist
Cardstocks: Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy, Rustic White, Vellum
Zing Rouge Embossing Powder
Freckled Fawn Enamel Dew Drops

Come play along here:

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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 28, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Wow...this is one amazing card Nancy! I love how you patterned it after the gorgeous sweater.

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  2. KaraJuly 28, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    so pretty and I am in love with that sweater!!

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  3. Ashley Cannon NewellJuly 28, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    This is so awesome! Love your inspiration and your stamping is phenomenal! Thanks for participating in this week's Make It Monday!

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  4. PollyJuly 28, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Wow - you are a pro, Nancy. Gorgeous design and such detail!

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  5. Diana KJuly 28, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Totally amazed. So creative and fearless. I want that sweater!

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  6. Helen F.July 28, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    Beautiful, Nancy! Love the stamps you used for the background, the 'hello' in that bright red frame is stunning and those leaves set off to the side with enamel droplets are the perfect finishing touch.

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  7. MarybethJuly 29, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    I love that you were inspired by that beautiful sweater......wow you sure captured the design of the sweater on your card! Beautiful!

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  8. Marcia HillJuly 29, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    Stunning Nancy! I love the sweater too and how you patterned your card after it. And using the chevrons to make diamonds was ingenious...love it!! :0)

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  9. LindaJuly 29, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Beautiful Nancy. Great take on this challenge.

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  10. Rema DeLeeuwJuly 29, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    I love how you chose an inspiration photo of your own. Beautifully done!

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  11. MarthaJuly 30, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Nancy, this is simply BEAUTIFUL!
    Love your take on the MIM.

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  12. Simply ShazJuly 30, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Such a great idea. Love your finished card, it certainly has the wow factor. :)
    Shaz x

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  13. PattiJuly 30, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Outstanding!! I can hardly believe you didn't use patterned paper! Beautiful card and a wonderful take on your inspiration photo!

    Patti

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So happy you came for a visit. I love reading your comments!

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