The Great Outdoors Card

Made this Clean & Simple CAS Card using a Bridge stamp I've had for quite some time but do not believe I've used before.

Added a Swan Tag on inside to complement the Swans in the stamped image. Can you find the 2 Swans in the stamped image? Used embossing on inside.

Supplies List 

adhesive: Scotch ATG
Cricut cartridge: Picturesque  Swan Tag 
embossing: Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirl emb folder - behind the Swan Tag for texture embossing
ink: VersaFine Onyx Black
machine: Crcut Explore Air, Sizzix BIGkick
paper:  cardstock -  black, white  amuse studio polka dot
stamps: Cardz TV Summer Fun - sentiment, Inkadinkado - Bridge 
Tim Holtz: paper - cardstock - black soot   tool - sander
tool:  MISTI

Entering this into the following challenges:  

9/16   Catch the Bug Ch The Great Outdoors    3E(#3)   9/10 
9/16   Come and Get it Ch134 Polka Dots    3E(#1)   9/11

9/18   Simon Says Stamp Mon At The Movies    5E(#3)  9/12    Movie - The Black Swan
9/18   Stamped Blessings Monochromatic    2E(#2)  9/11  Monochromatic - Black & White

9/20   Simon Says Stamp Wed Clean & Simple       5E(#1)  9/14

9/21   DLART Thankful Thurs Ch188 Gardens  3E(#2)  9/8

9/25   Fantabulous Cricut Ch#285 Embossing 3E(#2)  9/12

9/27   Word Art Wed Ch Wk 248 249 Anything Goes  5E(#1)perwk 9/14

9/30   Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Sept 2016 Ch   UE  9/1
9/30   DLART Sept Linky  nostack 1Eperday   9/1  

Country Bridge Scene Scrapbook Layout

Was inspired by {PIN}spirational challenge which you can see info on below to create this.

Started out creating the stamped image. Used Stampin' Up markers and an Inkadinkado rubber stamp. Was not sure how it would turn out and thought possibly that most parts of the image would not transfer any ink to my Kraft cardstock. Was pleasantly surprised at how it looked. Distressed the edges of the Kraft cardstock with Tim Holtz paper distresser and Distress Ink broken china.

Then, I proceeded to think about what I would use the stamped image for. I recalled some vintage looking scrapbook paper I bought at Hobby Lobby. You know the kind where the paper is nice and you think why cover up the parts since you like it so much that you resist using it and especially resist cutting it into pieces. I got my brave hat on and decided I wanted two different scrapbook papers. Cut the parts I wanted.

Then I decided on using a K Andrew Designsw Positive Thoughts sentiment.

Chose a banner Spellbinders die for sentiment tag.

Would appreciate your input on if I should I add anything to the layout?

Supplies List

ink: Memento Rhubarb Stalk - sentiment
paper - cardstock -core'dinations - blue/green, pale pink, maroon
   the Paper Studio scrapbook papers - Mirabelle Tapestry, Vintage Black Toile
Spellbinder: Shape Ribbon Banners
stamp: Inkadinkado rubber stamp Country Bridge, K Andrew Designs Positive Thoughts
Stampin' Up: markers - Basic Black, Basic Gray, Garden Green, Pacific Point (blue)
Tim Holtz: ink: Distress Ink -broken china, paper distresser

Entering this into the following challenges:

6/15 Love to Create Ch69 Vintage or Shabby 3E(#2) 6/10

6/17 {PIN}spirational Ch61 Photo Red Bldg near rippling brook 5E(#2) 6/11

6/17 Simon Says Stamp Transport 5E(#2) there is a horse drawn carriage on the scrapbook paper 6/12
6/17 Word Art Wed Ch84 Anything Goes 5E(#5) 6/12

6/18 Aud Sentiments Anything Goes unlim 6/5

6/21 JW Scrap Shack FFC#4 Anything Goes unlim 6/14 
6/21 My Sheri Crafts Ch112 Summer Solstice unlim 6/8

6/23 Pause Dream Enjoy Ch12 Make a Layout or Calendar Page 3E(#2) 6/10

6/30 DLART Thankful Thurs Linky Ch : June Anything Goes unlim 6/6