Vintage stag

It's time for Andreja L's colour challenge at the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown. She's chosen shades of brown.

I've seen this frame idea a couple of times recently and wanted to emulate it.

The scene is very simple - one tree stamp, one stag stamp and one ink pad - potting soil archival ink. I used first, second and third generation for the trees, then repeat stamped the stag with my stamping platform.

For the background, I used pumice stone oxide ink, then walnut stain and frayed burlap for the stamping and stencilling over it. I added some holly to give a more Christmassy feel! Once the frame was adhered, I used a brown pencil to go round to add a little definition.

This was an interesting challenge - I would normally have added at least a touch of another colour. But I like the vintage feel and the calm this creates.

So now it's your turn - how will you use browns to make a card? Visit us at 52CCT to see the rest of the design team inspiration, and to share your card. The challenge is open for a week, until Friday 21st January.