Read the signs, the Visible Image watchful raven

Hi everyone, I am back to share another of my Design Team makes for Visible Image from the new Rooted release. Today I using the fabulous new

  Watchful Raven 

stamp set.

I do love a raven, especially when it comes to creating something a little atmospheric and mysterious, and this one certainly has plenty of character! 🖤

The whole release is available here

For my background I used Vintage photo, shabby shutters and bundled sage Tim Holtz Distress stain sprays to create an aged, earthy appearance.

I stamped the main image in Versafine Clair Nocturne and clear heat embossed it. 

Then I repeat stamped the feather around the edges to help frame the design and stamped the small birds for extra detail in the background. 

The inky splatter stamp added texture and that lovely distressed appearance I enjoy so much.

For a finishing touch I added some white pen detailing. 

I chose the sentiment "read the signs", which I think is just perfect for this card.

To finish, I distressed the edges of my panel, mounted it onto black card and then onto a white card blank. The black border helps to bring all the elements together.

I love the vintage feel of this one, and I think the Watchful Raven is going to be such a versatile stamp for all sorts of mixed media projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this has given you a little inspiration to get inky!

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Happy crafting!

Bye for now,

Jane x