Operation Write Home

I am currently making cards for Operation Write Home, which sends blank handmade cards to deployed servicemen and women. OWH is an amazing organization that ships thousands of cards each month to our nation's Heroes so they have something to write home on. Please check out the tag on the sidebar for more information on this inspiring mission. Please join me in supporting our men and women who sacrifice for us all.



Sunday, September 7, 2014

OWH - ODBD September Challenge - Make your own background

On this sunny Sunday morning I've got a card (well actually I made 5) for the ODBD September challenge.  The challenge was for me to make my own background.  I do have to say a few words about it because it just wouldn't photograph right.  The background is supposed to be a shabby chic weathered wood.  The kraft base was run through the Big Kick with a wood type embossing folder and then roughly painted with blue, pink and silver.  For some reason the blue really pops in the photos........ hm? and the lace is barely beige.    Anyway the idea was for a shabby chic barn wood look.

4 comments:

Dolores Raml said...

Neat card, love how you made the background. I wonder what kind of effect one could get using distress inks and a mist of water.

Cora said...

You nailed it with this card. I think it is very shabby and chic. The background is awesome

Ann said...

My goodness, Lynn. You're cards are always beautiful, but this one is amazing! You really did nail the shabby, chic look. It is gorgeous!

Linda said...

Well done on that background!