The Tree Rings background stamp is so interesting, I thought it would make for good coloring in the Less Is More #345 challenge.
Since this also needed to be a one layer card, I started with a Thick Whisper White card base. Next, I inked up a corner of the Tree Rings stamp with Basic Black, and stamped that on the corner of my card front.
TIP: Gently press the cardstock on top of the inked stamp to insure even coverage. This is backwards from what we normally do, but this was my solution for getting all the little lines to stamp clearly.
I spent quite a while coloring the tree rings with our Watercolor pencils, using two colors per tree ring. You can probably see, I stuck to an “every other” pattern, but staying in the exact lines wasn’t necessary, because they could blend together. It made for stress free coloring, thank you very much!
I chose the abstract looking sentiment, “WooHoo,” from the Celebration Time stamp set, which also had “It’s Your Birthday,” for the inside.
I wanted to decorate the envelope flap, and thought that this black and white striped Designer Series Paper would be perfect.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Coloring can be fun!
Love the angle of your ‘off the edge’ stamping, and you chose some great colour mixes here too.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Less is More, Anita x
Thanks Anita! This challenge made me do something I wouldn’t have thought to do. I enjoyed it!
Oh I love this beautiful CAS design ! A lot of patience to colour all these tree rings but the result worth it ! A really gorgeous take on our challenge ! Thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at Less is More !
Thank you, Izzy! Have to say, I love your name! I’m sure people don’t forget you!
What a brilliant angled design, fantastic CAS idea and beautifully coloured. Love all those cheery colours and thanks as always for playing along with us at Less is More
Thanks Sarah! I enjoy playing, and I appreciate your comments! It’s what makes blogging fun!
What a fun, cool and contemporary card Sue! The abstract look of that tree rings stamp is so arty and your vibrant colours breathe life into it. That’s a great match with the sentiment too – love that the O’s are filled in with a pattern too. Thanks so much for popping this in to us at Less is More xx
Thank you, Sharon! I really enjoyed the challenge of coloring a one layer card.
Great card!
Thanks Wendie! I enjoyed the coloring experience!