Blogger's Challenge 32 - Reinker Splash

This week's challenge was to use the Happy Birthday card on the front page of the Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration catalog for inspiration (shown on the right - click on the image if you would like to see it a bit larger).

I chose to make my card using a Reinker Splash Background from the current February 2008 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. This card is actually very dimensional. Unfortunately, it is very gloomy here today and I had to use a flash, making it hard to get the full dimension that natural light affords.

I made a bunch of these backgrounds -- I am sure you will see them all in the next few weeks : ) I used unconventional colors on these, too -- teal, lavender and burgundy with a hint of Gold.

Make sure to check out the other Blogger's Challenge cards from the artists listed on the left. There are more variations to this layout than most we have done and it is fun to check it out!

Recipe (all items for this card are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamps: Always Set

Ink & Reinkers: Bravo Burgundy, Lavender lace, Taken with Teal, Encore Gold

Paper: Glossy White, natural White, Taken with Teal, Bravo Burgundy, Lavender Lace

Other: Brad, Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon

P.S. The spellchecker is not working, so please forgive me for any typos!