Field Mice and the Country Gingham Background Stamp - Hello Bluebird Stamps

Hello Bluebird Stamps are having a 'Background Bash' where we are promoting the use of background stamps.  There will be SIX new designs in the shop but also some of the formerly released designs are back in stock.  This card uses the Country Gingham Background Stamp which is restocked and the Field Mice stamp set together with the Photo Stack Die.  All new background stamps and old ones will be available for purchase on the 26th July!



I used Versamark Ink and stamped the Country Gingham background then heat embossed in white.  I love how it pops on the kraft cardstock background and how it looks a little distressed.  This panel was then die cut to give it the simple faux stitched edge and was attached to a sturdy 110lb white cardstock card base.



Using the Photo Stack die I die cut 3 white photo frames and 6 pink photo frames.  I glued these in stacks with the pinks underneath so that you get a little glimpse of it from a side angle.  The negative cuts were ink blended using Distress Oxides in Spun Sugar and Twisted Citron, I also splattered some of the green into the pink sky and used a mini tuft of grass image from Field Mice and again used the Twisted Citron to stamp that.



The backgrounds were recessed back through the opening of each photo frame and taped into position on the reverse.  Each stack was adhered to the decorative panel like they were casually thrown on a table.

I stamped 3 of the mice from Field Mice with Ranger Archival Ink in Potting Soil on to Bristol Smooth cardstock.  I watercolour painted them using Kuretake Zigs in Beige, Green Gray and Light Pink and highlighted their cheeks and ears with a white gel pen.  They were then die cut, backed with foam tape and adhered in each photo scene.



The finishing touches were to die cut the word Smile from Photo Stack 4 times in pink cardstock, I glued them all together and then glued it to the scene.  Finally, I used Nuvo Crystal Drops to create the dimensional and glossy pink accents that finish out the card.

Give these Hello Bluebird background stamps a go for endless possibilities!

Happy crafting!

Nicky x