In yesterdays post, I shared a rainbow chevron pattern that I created using a single solid chevron strip. Today's first card features another rainbow pattern as well, but this pattern was much simpler and quicker to create. This time around I attached three different stripes to my acrylic block, inked them up and stamped all at once. So I was able to create this rainbow strip in six easy stamps.
The stamped strip was attached to a kraft card base and then I stamped a sentiment (from Think Big Sentiment #3 also available April 15th) in True Black. I die cut the Simple Circles Border (also available April 15th) from Rustic White cardstock, attached it to the card and embellished with buttons and a ribbon tab.
This next card uses the same combo of chevron strips. This time stamped in Aqua Mist and Hawaiian Shores ink onto white squares. The squares were cut using a couple Rectangular Label Dies and the new Alpha Blocks Die (Available April 15th).
Stamped the sentiment (also from Think Big Sentiments #3), arranged and attached the rectangles onto a Fine Linen card base. Embellished the card with a few buttons and a die cut Flower Fusion #3 flower (the die available April 15th).Well, I hope you've enjoyed today's samples of Background Basics: Chevron Stripes.
Be sure to check out the rest of the happening for today. These Ladies have much more to share with you too...
Thanks for stopping by, have a great one!
Maile
Hello Friend:
- Stamps: Background Basics: Chevron Stripes & Think Big Favorites #3
- Ink: True Black, Ripe Avocado, Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst, Plum Pudding & Stormy Sky Ranger Distress Ink
- Cardstock: Kraft & Rustic White
- Accessories: Hibiscus Burst Grosgrain Ribbon, Rustic Cream Button Twine, Vintage Buttons, Simply Circles Border Die
Merci:
- Stamps: Background Basics: Chevron Stripes & Think Big Favorites #3
- Ink: True Black, Aqua Mist & Hibiscus Burst
- Cardstock: Fine Linen & White
- Accessories: Rustic Cream Button Twine, Vintage Buttons, Flower Fusion #3 Die, Rectangular Labels Die Collection & Alpha-block Die

Oh gosh, Maile! I'm so in love with those chevrons!
ReplyDeleteVery very beautiful creations...I all the cards...esp the first one...its brilliant !
ReplyDeletevery bright and refreshing cards :)
ReplyDeleteLovely. I love all those colours together,
ReplyDeleteI love the multi colored stripes with the buttons in the center. It makes a really attractive look.
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of your cardmaking abilities. Don't hate me for it. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Maile!
ReplyDeleteThese are truly gorgeous again! I love the rainbow chevron stripes!! So pretty and those new big sentiments go so perfectly with them! Makes me happy! Wishing you a wonderful day!
Hugs, Wendy
Maile! You are totally makin me HAVE TO HAVE this wonderful new set of yours! Your button card is so colorful and big-time cool! The Merci card has a such a neat design! Great job on this, your second set! :)
ReplyDeleteMaile,
ReplyDeleteThe cards are beautiful. I love the first one, the second one I also love. it's so different and never thought of possibly using scraps as a mosaic of sorts.
Beautiful cards! I especially love the multi-colored stripes. Love rainbows!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. I love the chevron stripes. Looks like they would have lots of creative options!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Especially love the rainbow and buttons. You did a good job on the chevron stripes stamp set. It looks to be an important set to have. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMaile, inspiration abounds when I look at your cards! I love the rainbow chevron stripes and that new border looks adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards......would make a wonderful card set...these are great!!
ReplyDeleteI was already convinced, but these are just icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love the chevron and buttons, have to have.
ReplyDeleteMaile, I love this set and am going to get it regardless, but I wonder how hard it is to extend the stripe all the way across a 5 1/2" cardbase end to end. Do you think a regular person like me can do it so it matches? I haven't seen anyone do it on the samples yet, so I am guessing it must be hard to do. I wish you would show us an example. I really do love this set.
ReplyDeleteI love all your stamp sets and all your cards. You are my favorite 'go to gal' when I need inspiration. I just love your style.
ReplyDeleteThese are both fabulous, but I LOVE that first card! The colors are amazing, and I love the little ribbon tab embellishment! You are so good at adding the tiniest details!! Loving your new stamp set!
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love:)
ReplyDeleteI've looked through these 3 days of posting--and I can tell---you're having a blast! What cute things you've done with the chevrons. It is definitely on my list!
ReplyDeleteIf anyone can make something like chevrons fun and whimsical it would be YOU!!!! you've done a great job with them. Love the ideas you came up with. :)
ReplyDeleteOMG - that Hello, Friend card is FABULOUS! LOve the chevrons :)
ReplyDeleteMore fantastic samples - I SO LOVE this set!!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog (new follower) and these cards are fantastic! I featured this on a Chevron round up at Lines Across My Face. Stop by and grab a featured button :)
ReplyDeleteRachel
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-heart-chevron.html