Hello! It’s Thursday, so that means it’s time for another awesome StampInsanity challenge! This week, we’ve got a sketch with a twist…distressing! One of my most favorite things to do! Let’s take a look at the sketch first. 
And here is my card: 
I used Pierette, one of my most favorite StampInsanity images. I wanted to do a sepia-ish toned image, but I found these fabulous rusty corals and coppers and knew it was the way to go. I was going for the aged look, but with using more modern tones. I was a little worried about finding the right paper though, as I always color in my images before I scope out the rest of my supplies… But I think I found the perfect paper! The tones are spot on! 
Here’s a close up of my coloring and the fab copper colored metallic paper (DCWV) I used. The stiped and polka dotted paper is also DCWV, and the brocade is Basic Grey. 
I realized as I was looking through my embellies, that I haven’t used eyelets since who knows when…and I love my eyelets! So I popped 2 copper ones on to finish the card off. You can also see the inking (distressing) I’ve done to my card here. I used a Burnt Sienna Chalk ink from Color Box. You can never go wrong with those! I edged everything but the metallic cardstock with that ink. 
Please click on any of the images to see them bigger. I think the card looks nice and aged, don’t you? I think the tones are unusual, and I of course like that a lot! Now go and check out the rest of the Groovy Gurlz’s creations! Can’t wait to see what YOU make! Beth {Owner} 
Erica Jacquie Jane {Guest Gurl} Jennifer Juanita Lisa Margie {DTC} Suzi
OMG, I thought I was the only one that colored first and then found paper later. Ha ha! Beautiful card!
I LOVE that burnt sienna chalk ink!!
But this???? You are sooo right. It is SPOT ON. Gorgeous!!!
I do the same thing! I color first and then hope for the best when it comes to paper and embellies…lol!! This turned out great! Love the shimmery copper goodness! I can't remember the last time I put an eyelet on something, but maybe it's time to dig those babies out ;D
I love the colors you used! This is gorgeous! Thanks for the birthday gift! It arrived today and it is FABULOUS!
That is really gorgeous. I love those colors!
Oh Alison!!! I'm in LOVEEEEEEEEE!!! The earthy tones are scrumptious and I love the layers and the distressed effects!!
Just beautiful!!!
xoxo
Meredith
So fabulous! I knew you'd kill this one… 🙂 The colors are so perfectly vintage – awesome!!
Love this! Not colors I would've ever paired with this image, but they're absolutely lovely!