tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63304581213999351092024-03-13T22:02:49.694-04:00Jessica's Paper PetalsJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12640004888944003209noreply@blogger.comBlogger696125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6330458121399935109.post-60906854613937346712012-03-11T16:30:00.000-04:002012-03-11T16:30:44.651-04:00Background stamping<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Here is a quick post on three cards I made for an upcoming class I will be having in April featuring background stamping and no patterned paper. All products are CTMH.<br />
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For my next card I used a kraft cardstock base then just made some simple frames with a ruler and black liner pen, then I stamped the flowers from the Enjoy Every Moment ss and just added some White Daisy Ink with my blending pen and a little yellow to the centers then added the sentiment from the A little Thanks ss. I have several new people who I am introducing to CTMH and I want to show them how simple and easy can also be really nice and not every card requires an hour or two to complete!<br />
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