You Are My Happy Place!

Happy Saturday!  I have a card to share today that combines a few challenges.  I am playing along with PTI Make It Monday Challenge.  This week is debossing stamped images.   I am using the colors from The Color Throwdown and the the sketch from Seize the Sketch.  



It took a couple of tries to get the background look I was going for exactly the way I wanted it.  I thought I could stamp first then deboss, but for this particular look and with the number of passes through my Vagabond, it looked better and was infinitely easier to deboss the background, make a stencil, then mask and stamp the background in that order.     

I combined many PTI stamp sets to get the background look.   I went vintage with this card.  The background sort of took on that look while I was stamping so I went with it.  I used Phrase Play 1 for the focal frame.  I have decided that I just love these Phrase Play dies. For some added dimension I offset the pink sentiment intentionally just for effect.  I finished my card with a seam binding bow topped with an aqua mist button and some clear sequins.  I really like the finished product.   I am also playing along with Simon Says Challenge.  This week is "Anything Goes!"



Supplies
PTI houndstooth, newsprint, gingham, venice, and woodgrain backgrounds and Phrase Play #1 Mini  stamps
PTI rustic white, hibiscus burst, soft stone, aqua mist card stock PTI hibiscus burst, soft stone, aqua mist, and chamomile inks, Verve's Signature Ribbon Collection seam binding in Water, Verve's Shine Bright Sequin Mix,  aqua mist button, natural jute, foam tape, glue pen, Phrase Play #1 die, and Building Blocks die
 


As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty