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The Varks crew had the privilege of designing with Core'dinations new Whitewash cardstock collection. Not only do I love the cool effect of the Whitewash, I also love the fabulous solid colors that show through when you tear, score or sand … aren't these colors wonderful together??
For these two cards, I cut two strips 4 1/2 inches long and then tore each piece into approximate 1" strips. I started layering from the bottom on a white card base alternating colors, and then trimmed along each side and the top to even everything up. The butterflies were punched from the cardstock, embossed with the Cuttlebug Textile Texture embossing folder, and sanded & inked to bring out the color. The sentiment is from the A Muse Sushi Set.
For the second card I assembled the card base in the same way. The Flower is layered with Primas and flowers punched from the same cardstock, embossed and sanded. I finished with a leafy branch from Magenta and a Hero Arts sentiment. So quick, easy, and fun.
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Now head to the next stop on the hop – the Artistic Avenger – Carrie Gaskin.
Beautiful cards. I love the tearing and layering. Very creative.
The torn layers are perfect for this paper and your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. (Can’t find a place to become a follower).
Gorgeous layers and embellies!
Gorgeous.
LOVE this technique Steff! I can just imagine a big fluffy skirt, dress, curtains, etc… Lots of possibilities!
Yep. awesome colors together!
Both cards are pretty but again I love the flower one best. Guess I must just be a flower gal!
The layering is a very creative and fun idea! Love the butterflies too!
Love the layers/torn edges with all the color showing. Love this cardstock.
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WOW…2 beautiful cards. I love those colors.
wow this is so gorgeous with the color revealed from the tearing. love it!
Amazing texture and great colors.
I love the color combos! I also like the way you stamped the flourish on the flower card!
I love your cards, the different embellishments add such a nice touch.
awesome project, thanks bunches!!!
Beautiful color combinations! Beautiful cards! Wow! I love to rip paper and never thought of layering it like this. Thanks for the ideas!!!!
I love how you tore the edges to make layers…great card.
Very nice shading effect, great work!
beautiful ocean colors, the strips are like waves
I like butterflies, and the texture on these looks cool!
Awesome use of this paper! The layers are amazing. I have to know – what is that thing that you put your card in to display it….looks like something I should be scouring my local thrift store for….can you tell me ?
Great effect with the layers, and love the color tones.
The layers on this are great!
Beautiful card! I love the strips of torn paper:)
gorgeous torn layers.. what a lovely card.. 😉
Wow!
These two cards are absolutely stunning!!
I love the colours, and the tearing and layering with
those gorgeous torn edges is just so beautiful!
They are a real inspiration!!
Now what materials have I got that I can do this with?!!
Both of these are just amazing Love the torn look
Hey how effective is that………well done.
Luv Sandie
These are gorgeous – love the ripped edges!!
WOW, this is just PERFECT. The tearing is so great. Thanks for sharing.
Love the effect of the torn papers on here!
Love these cards, Stef!! Great use of the core cs!!!! Love the color combo too!
great technique!
So pretty! Really like the torn strips-neat look. tfs
Great idea for a background. I especially like the stamping on top.
I am lovin this whitewash collection…your card is fabulous! I love the diagonal torn layers and those fab butterflies…so pretty! Great cards!
love your background- reminds me of the sea- so pretty and unique love it
Very pretty cards. Colors are very cool.