Baroque Motifs

Mum rang to say this card arrived today, so I thought I'd post it for everyone else to see! I got Baroque Motifs for Mothers' Day and was keen to try it out-so I thought I'd use it for this weeks card swaps! I'm very happy with how all three turned out-I'll post the others soon!

This card actually ended up bigger than the usual 10.5cm x 14.9cm. I stamped the image first, then decided to create the tile effect using my 1 - 3/8inch square punch-but didn't take into consideration how it all slightly expands with tiling! Oops!

I've used Sage Shadow, Perfect Plum and Whisper White Card stock, with Sage Shadow and Chocolate Chip ink for the images and word. I used Close to Cocoa to sponge ink around the outside to soften the tile effect! For my first attempt at sponging with ink, I'm really pleased with the result! Lots more practise involved though if I'm ever to sponge as effectively as Alisa Tilsner. I love her blog and her amazing cards!

I'll be back to post the other two cards using the Baroque Motifs set soon!