Antique Pickup Truck Card

I used colored pencils on this image of an Antique

pickup truck with a bed full of Apples for sale.

I normally use ink from my ink pads to watercolor. 

This image was printed from my computer,

the ink ran when it was wet so I decided to use pencils.

The image (Countryside) was sold by Stampin' Up! years ago

when they offered My Digital Studio .

The edges of the stamped panel are lightly stamped with a linen 

background stamp and rubbed with distress inks.

Slight distressing of the dampened card stock edge to finish. 

I made my own background paper with Acrylic paints

dry brushed onto Close To Cocoa card stock.

The button is also homemade: I freehand made the shape

(you can tell, it's a bit lopsided!) from a clay product,

stamped it to give the texture, baked then painted it with

acrylic paints. The base coat is copper then I brushed on and wiped

off black to try to help show off the texture. 

The happy birthday stamp image was from Stampin' Up!,

Think Happy Thoughts.

A couple of paper punched circles mat the button.

It kind of reminds me of a wheel and white wall tire !

It's been a while since I've played along at

Cardz4Guyz and seeing the new "something beginning with A" challenge 

(Antique pickup truck, Apples, Acrylic craft paints for antiquing)

and "Transport" (truck, baskets carrying apples) at Cute Card Thrusday

I knew I had to play along. I love making automotive

themed cards and this image worked well for both challenges ! 

I'm also playing along with the "going round in circles" 

(handmade round button, circle punches) challenge at

Make My Monday Challenge. 

Take a moment to visit each of the above challenges

for lots of great design team projects. 

Thanks for looking =)