It's distressing baby!

I am hooked on the Tim Holtz/Ranger distress inks.  At our retreat this weekend I made this card:

 

 

You're thinking, where's the distress ink?  There isn't any.  I made this card to play around with the crackle paint (which I also love and was applied to this chipboard butterfly).  Jennifer was sitting next to me and asked me to remake the card but to create a "distressed version".  And here is what resulted:

 

 

I had this image of distress ink that caused me to use earthier, browner tones to do it. I never thought of distressing these kinds of colors.   These beautiful Hero note card colors?   Shabby Shutters and Broken China distress inks look gorgeous on them!  I didn't have another chipboard butterfly so I cut this one out of Bazzill dotted paper (using my Cuttlebug butterfly die cut) and distressed it with ink.  I then rubbed a bit of crystal Stickles on it with my finger to give it a hint of glisten.  I was thrilled when she asked if she could use it on the Hero Arts blog. It is featured there today and I am truly honored.  PLEASE don't miss a moment on the blog this week if you are into distressing, or learning more about it.   Jennifer is featuring these products all week.  I saw some of the cards that are coming up being created at our retreat and they are FABULOUS!

Comments

[Sandi N.]

Jana

Wow...I feel like I hit the jackpot with all your great cards!!! This card is more my speed and love of color. I love the way you designed with a butterfly and the happy colors your used.

Many Thanks
Sandi N.

[Heather]

Beautiful cards Jana. I really love the color combination. I have never tried distressing but am going to give it a go with help from your blog and Jennifer's week on the Hero Arts blog. Thanks for all you have posted on the great new techniques you have learned.

[Kathy W]

Great card Jana. I love the colors. I saw it on the HA blog this morning. I check that blog daily. Thanks for all the good ideas from Ranger U and your "girls" retreat weekend. Sounds like a blast!

[Lisa C]

Both of these are just gorgeous!

[karen q]

Very pretty cards. Love that blue. Congrats on the Hero blog post. Thanks so much for all the tips you are giving us.

[Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)]

Jana,

Big wow with this one! I love both versions, seriously. I saw this one over on the Hero Arts blog, and had to come over to your blog and tell you how much I liked it.

Lisa A.