Security Envelope Paper Backgrounds

These three cards were also made with security envelope paper. The light bulb paper came FREE wrapped around an electric company bill. Reminded me of those Posh Impression pear stamps I had in my stash. All the other stamps are also by Posh Impressions.

By Dolores J. Rush

Wishing You Well
 

Instructions:

1. Cut out black & white cardstock and strips of black & white security envelopes. Attach strips to white layer, then attach white layer to black.

2. Stamp sentiment on top white space with black dye ink. Stamp apple duet on white cardstock, cut out and layer on red cardstock. Attach apple & small ribbon bow to card.

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Fabulous!

Instructions:

1. A2 Card, punch holes along bottom edge. Layer a piece of electric company's security envelope over black cardstock & attach.

2. Stamp pear outlines from duet on white cardstock with black dye ink. Ink up brayer with Memories Soft Stone and roll over outline of pear. Lightly sponge black dye ink with dampened sea sponge, then cut out. Lightly color in pears with the lightest color of pastel brush markers you have (Stampin' Up). Then, with finger, spread Plaid's Treasure Gold to highlight pear. Attach pear to card.

3. Stamp sentiment, cut out and color edges with soft stone. Attach to card with popdots and add three brass brads.
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Celebrate!

Instructions:

1. A2 Card. Layer a piece of olive green security envelope over black cardstock & attach.

2. Stamp watermelon outline from duet on white cardstock with black dye ink. Ink up brayer with Memories Soft Stone and roll over outline of melon. Lightly sponge black dye ink with dampened sea sponge, then cut out. Lightly color in watermelon with the lightest color of pastel brush markers you have (Stampin' Up). Then, with finger, spread Plaid's Treasure Gold to highlight melon. Attach melon to card.

3. Stamp sentiment, cut out and color edges with soft stone. Layer to more of the security envelope background & trim. Attach to card with popdots and add three brass brads.

4. Stamp 6 stars in pale pink and lime green, outline with matching fine line markers Cut out and attach to card. Draw curvy lines from watermelon to stars and around security envelope layer to finish.