Monday, May 14, 2012

Shattered Stains from the Compendium

"Shattered Stains" is the latest technique in Linda Ledbetter's Compendium of Curiosities 2 Challenge. It's located on page 48 of Tim's second volume.  This week, Simon Says Stamp is the sponsor.

The pine tree was die cut from grungeboard and my application of the technique resulted in this dark tree; I made a lighter-colored one, but decided I liked the rich look better.  It's backed by cardstock from Paper Stash Kraft Resist that was dry-embossed and inked with Distress Inks.  The sentiment and Idea-ology pieces are also from Tim's collections.


8 comments:

Cynthia Schelzig said...

I love the tree and then with the neutral tones...looks great. Your new selection in the Header looks great too!

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

This is gorgeous Evelyn. What a great composition and great colors.
Lovely greet
Marja

Tolegranny said...

This is gorgeous. Love the colours.

Scrumplescrunch said...

Hello Evelyn
I am pleased you chose the richer darker tree, because any-thing lighter would have been lost with your gorgeous Bg. Now we can appreciate both techniques, and enjoy what we see.
Smiles:)
Sue

Anneke said...

Great card Evelyn! Love the effect on the tree and the embossed background!

Shelly Hickox said...

Beautiful card, Evelyn! I love seeing everyone's different color combos for this technique. Yours is one of my faves for sure!

Sunshine Girl said...

This is lovely - that tree looks stunning done in shattered stains doesnt it.

Linda Ledbetter said...

Wow, that tree looks awesome, Evelyn! I love your take on this challenge-- it's a beautiful card and a real feast for the eyes!