I chose to use kraft core core'dinations cardstock for the frame which was run through the Sizizx/Tim Holtz embossing folder Book Cover 1. Using the sanding block I removed some of the black to reveal the kraft core. A bit of brown distress ink was rubbed into the sanded portions to further age the paper.
The central portion is a scap of chipboard that had been covered with various distress paints and stains. It was die cut using a Sizzix/Tim Holtz Oval movers & shapers die set. The sentiment was stamped in Jet Black Archival Ink then covered with Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint. Once that was dry I added Pumice Stone and Vintage Photo distress inks into the cracks followed by Walnut Stain distress stain. Some of the crackle paint flaked off but I think that adds to the character of the piece.
The flowers and leaves were cut from black core core'dinations using the Sizzix/Tim Holtz Autumn Gatherings and Tattered Floral Garland strip dies. I sanded the pieces before and after I removed them from the strip of cardstock. Using a ball roller I shaped them into more realistic pieces. Antique Linen distress glitter is in the flower centers.
From corrugated cardboard I cut a branch from Sizzix/Tim Holtz Bird Branch Bigz die and colored it with brown distress inks.
A strip of stretched burlap is under the bow of brown silk ribbon that was misted and wadded up before being rubbed across a brown and jet black distress ink pad. The wood button was included with one of my orders from The Funkie Junkie Boutique. From chipboard I die cut a Sizzix/Tim Holtz easel so the piece would stand up.
**** My cataract surgeries are just around the corner (10/24 and 11/7) so if I don't create and share much art work for awhile you'll know why.
