Shabby chic chintz

One of the very first things that drew me to Cornish Heritage Farms was the range of background stamps. I may have a phobia of patterned paper but give me a background stamp and I'm happy. Nope, makes no sense to me either! I've gone shabby chic with this latest release, Vintage Chintz. I decided to play up the fabric connection by using the faux linen technique. This is an easy way to add texture and variation to a stamped piece - just stamp on glossy cardstock and then use sandpaper first vertically and then horizontally to create the linen "weave". Sponge on a lighter ink colour to provide extra variation and interest. Of course the fashionista ladies seemed like a perfect choice for a fabric-inspired piece! I love this sophisticated pair. Stamps (Cornish Heritage Farms): Vintage Chintz Backgrounder (releasing Friday 29th January) Haute Couture (All Things Considered line) Paper: Glossy cardstock by Ranger Simply Smooth Vanilla (CHF) Ink: Adirondack dye ink by Ranger (Espresso, Latte) Other: Copic markers Nestabilities by Spellbinder (Labels Four) Paper flowers Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels (Coffee Shop) Glitter and velvet brads (Making Memories) Vintage lace Hope you're having a great weekend, thanks for taking the time to stop by!