A freebie, a prize, and some Father's Day Inspiration

Hey friends, its Katie here with lots of business to take care of.  First of all, we'd like to thank all of you who commented and shared ideas about Lori's new Card Kit endeavor.  I've said this over and over again, but Lori truly hears what you have to say when it comes to stamps and product.

We've got a winner coming so without further ado...

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

1

Timestamp: 2010-06-08 06:13:20 UTC

Can you believe it?  It always seems like its rare that #1 wins, but that is the case today.

Shelly Cameron is our winner of Clear Dollar Stamps first card kit!  Shelly, please e-mail [email protected]  with your mailing address.

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Now for the FREEBIE!  Lori has been coming up with some fabulous downloadable backgrounds for you and today I've got another one to share with you.

Today's is a woodgrain design which if I recall was a specific request from last time around and just in time to create some fabulous "manly" cards for the Dads in your life.

Download WoodGrain

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And now to show you some of the ways you can use this background.  Here is a photo of the background printed on a piece of Mud Pie Cardstock.  This background will print in brown and if you don't have a color printer it will print black. 

Below is a better representation of the cardstock color... One option is to dry emboss your cardstock after you've printed the background.  This adds even more texture to the piece.  As you can see, I used the Distressed Stripes folder.

 

Here is a side by side comparison.

Feel fee to ink away too.

 

How about using the VersaMarker embossing pen?  I was a bit heavy handed with the marker, but you can see that it creates another look to this background.  I used clear embossing powder.

How about creating your own wood flooring with another embossing technique... same Versamarker pen, but with gold embossing powder this time. 

I can totally envision this background with Wendy's stamp set Pirate Ahoy!

 

Here are a couple of Father's Day inspired cards that I created using this fabulous FREEBIE.

I grabbed Old Wagon, stamped it with VersaMark ink and used clear powder to create my image.  I then took some craft paint and smeared it over the image and then took a tissue and blotted it away.  The tissue left bits while I was dabbing, but I loved this look.

If you notice, I also used Worn Parchment to print my background on too.  Sentiment came from one of the newer releases called Gone Fishin'.

And my next card was created with the embossed background and features one of my all time favorite sets called Scenic Trees.  #1 Dad is from another new release by Wendy called Backyard Barbeque. I paired some Tim Holtz distress ink with some Mossy Woods textured cardstock.

I hope you enjoy Lori's latest background for you and as well as getting inspired for Father's Day.  Its just around the corner...

Thanks for visiting today and don't forget we've got our newest challenge going as well as a chance for a guest design team spot.  Its all below, so just keep on swimming... er scrolling!

Have a great day!

 

Comments

[Kate]

This is fantastic! I've just downloaded the file. I had bought a few pages of woodgrain paper on clearance, but use them so sparingly as I don't want to use it up. Now it doesn't matter!! Thank you SO much for sharing this.

[Robbie]

I love this woodgrain look. I'm usually lacking for masculine cards and this would be great for most all men. Thanks!!

[Michelle B. aka JustPaintingAround]

Love this! Thanks so much for sharing!

[Maria Matter]

oh, what a fabulous background!!!! I can't wait to use it! Thank you Lori!!!
Awesome job by Katie, as always!!
Blessings!!

[Shelly Cameron]

I love the woodgrain!!! The inspirations cards are great! And I so LOVE LOVE SUPER LOVE that I won!!!! So excited to get the new kit and create some fun! Thanks so much. Going to email address now!:-)

[Donna Rinckel]

Wow! This is great! I can't wait to try this out. Thanks so much! Your cards are great!. Congratulations to Shelley. Enjoy your card kit!

[Deby]

I love it and can't wait to download it...I think I was the one that asked for this...WOW..I am amazed...
thank you so much...
Deby
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[Cassie]

Ooooo that woodgrain is perfect! Can't wait to use it ;D