Life Is Better

Sometimes, the simplest backgrounds work out the best . . .

 . . . this one is nothing more than first misting watercolor paper, and then inking up a rectangular sponge applicator with whatever ink you choose, and laying it straight down in a patchwork pattern.  Mist with a little Perfect Pearls added to water for a perky little gleam and you’re basically done with the background.  For this card, I distressed the edges, stamped a subtle motif in the corners, added a simple image, and tied on some frou frou fibers to echo the lightheartedness of the bird, and then I went off to find me even more rubber fun for my day!

Cardstock:         Bazzill Turquoise, Aquarelle Watercolor paper

Stamps:              Kaisercraft Flying Bird, Cloud 9 Simple Thoughts-Laughter
                                 (text and leafy corner motif)
Inks:                    Distress Dusty Concord, Faded Jeans, Mustard Seed, Wild
                                 Honey, ColorBox Frost White
Emb Powder:    Judikins Opaque White
Doo Dads:          Eyelash fiber, Distress Stickles Tarnished Brass