Back again on the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog This is my final post as a Design Team Member. I would like to thank Darlene for being such a wonderful leader and for her friendship! Thank you to all of my Team Mates for such wonderful inspiration over the past year. On to my card! I adore this sweet little watering can, don't you? I knew I had to own it as soon as I saw it and I knew that I would give it a rustic vibe by adding lots of 'Patina' to it. So easy! I die cut it from White card stock and from a piece of chipboard I had lying around. I layered the 2 together and then began the aging process. Using Embossing Powders and craft paints I was able to achieve this look. The Frugal Crafter has an awesome video with easy to follow along instructions. You can view the video HERE. I also added 'Patina' to my White Adhesive Pearls. I just love how these turned out! Sentiment stamped in Wisteria Wonder ink, stamp set by Papertrey Ink, Vintage Linens. My White card stock has been backed with Fun Foam to add a bit of dimension and to make the panel nice and sturdy. You can see the thickness of the watering can from this angle. Layering die cuts has always been a favorite and easy technique of mine. It adds so much then using a solo piece, which tends to look so flat. This card will be entered into the following Challenges: Scrapy Land, Anything Goes #98 Crop Stop, Party #43 Thanks for popping in! Enjoy~~ *** And Don't Forget*** *** The Dies R Us Store not only carries a wide variety of fantastic Dies, but it also carries Embossing Folders, Paper Pads, Inks, and Adhesives to name just a few of your paper crafting needs. Click right HERE and you will see a whole list of amazing products that the Dies R Us Store carries at amazing prices! *** Here's What I Used: Memory Box Distressed Windham Collage Cheery Lynn Watering Can Memory Box Lavender Bunch Best Glue Ever Come join in all of the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store. For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below. click below for: STORE CHALLENGE BLOG FACEBOOK INSPIRATION BLOG FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE