thinking of you

 
I'm back with the last of the cards I created for the Papertrey Ink release.  I think this was one of my favorites.  I love the tree silhouettes against the blue background.

I first cut a square using a nestability die.  Then, I stamped and embossed the tree silhouettes.  While the square was still in the die, I sponged the entire area with spring rain ink.  I used the new pigment ink formula and it sponged beautifully.  Then, I added some enchanted evening ink around the edges.  Even though it was the original hybrid ink, it blended in very nicely with the spring rain ink.

 
Here you can see the embossing a little better on the trees.  I added an enchanted evening cardstock mat under my image, wrapped some twine and sewed a button on one side.  Then, I sponged the edges of my kraft card base with the tea dye duo inks and dark chocolate ink and stamped the sentiment in the lower right corner before adhering my image with foam adhesive.

Thanks so much for stopping by and for the sweet comments you leave!  You always make my day!  Have a great night!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Through the Trees (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white, kraft, enchanted evening (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: spring rain, enchanted evening, true black, dark chocolate, tea dye duo (Papertrey Ink), big embossy (Ranger)
Accents: wooden button, rustic twine (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: sponge, square nestability die (Spellbinders), black embossing powder

Comments

[jen shears]

Gorgeous, Niki! I can't wait to get my PTI order....! ;)

[Wahinelei]

Stunning!! Your sponged inky background perfectly silhouettes the trees. It reminds me of a dusky night sky. Beautiful. Thank you for showing us how you created it. I want to try it out now!!

[Taheerah]

I think this one was my favourite of your cards from this release too Niki! The trees just look so striking when embossed like that!

[Maureen]

Wow, this is beautiful!

[Melissa Ladd]

Absolutely gorgeous Niki! I'm surprised you sponged it, I had thought for sure it was airbrushed. It is such a dramatic scene, great job!!

[Gerri K]

Niki,
This is beautiful!! I ordered this set but haven't received it yet. I LOVE the effect the sponging has on this.

[Michele aka Derbylea]

This is gorgeous! I ordered this set and can't wait to get it!

[Heather P.]

Wow! Just wow! So beautiful, Niki. :)

[Lori M]

Hi Niki!!! This card is stunning!!!!

[karen]

This is my favorite. Love the colors and the fact that it could be used for many ocassions by just changing the sentiment. I ordered this set and can't wait for it to get here.

[Deb M]

Beautiful! I love using DTP and sponges technique. I am so anxious to have my set in my hands - hope it comes this week.

[Kay Demonbren]

Wow! The blues are just fantabulous!

[Chris B]

Love this technique - great card!

[Alice Roushia]

Niki, Absolutely gorgeous as usual.

[Elizabeth S.]

Beautiful, NIki!

[Geny]

So so pretty Niki! The blue really pops and I love the embossed trees!

[Kelly]

This is so very pretty Niki!

[Nancy M]

This card is breathtaking; I couldn't stop staring. The trees popped so wonderfully against the blue background.

[Monica K]

It's really stunning! The blue is a gorgeous backdrop for those trees. Beautiful card!

[Kimberly Crawford]

WOWEE! That is one gorgeous card!!!!!

[Alyssa S]

Saving the best for last, huh? This is absolutely, stunningly gorgeous! Saved in my faves...

[Danielle]

This is just gorgeous! I got my new PTI yesterday...I couldn't decide which stamp to start with! There are so many gorgeous new sets!

[Beth M]

Beautiful! Simple layout that focuses of the beautiful image. Love it!

[Rose]

I've been trying all week to create a card similar to this but I can't get the sizing straight. Do you mind telling me what size the kraft cardstock is?

Thanks!