Vintage Ledger Background with Color Pencil Coloring

Today’s card is all about that vintage ledger look with pops of color. Join me as I use the new Wings & Petals Ledger stamp set from Unity Stamp Company to create this birthday card.

Featured Supplies
Wings & Petals Ledger USC |
Many More Birthdays USC |
Many More Birthdays Die USC |
Scallops & Rectangles dies USC |
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The Card

The Details
This vintage ledger background makes this card so easy to create. I ink-blended some Distress Ink Old Paper and Vintage Photo over the stamped image to “age” it. Then added some water droplets to remove some of the ink. Once it was dry, I went to work coloring with pencils. I love the waxy texture and vibrant color of the pencils over the vintage look of the paper.

For the sentiment, I stamped and die cut the Happy Birthday from Many More Birthdays in Prickly Pear ink by Gina K. I popped that up for dimension and finished it all off with some sparkly gold sequins.
Assemble This! Video
Watch along as I assemble this card sharing my process and tips on how this card was created. Watch here or in HD on Youtube.
Thanks for joining me today. I hope today’s project inspires you. If you create something, tag me – @dahlhousedesigns – on social media because I’d love to see it. Join us in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group to share your Unity creations. It is such a fun and loving group of creators.

Supplies
Compensated affiliate links may be used at no additional cost to you. I greatly appreciate the support if you are inspired to shop using my links. Unity Stamp Company usually has a new sale almost EVERY week. Check the website for details & freebies. Stamp sets go on and off sale all the time. Just add the stamp set to your wishlist, if not on sale this week, so you get a great deal.
Wings & Petals Ledger USC |
Many More Birthdays USC |
Many More Birthdays Die USC |
Scallops & Rectangles dies USC |
Neenah Desert Storm 80lb AMZ |
Hammermill Cardstock 100lb AMZ |
Distress Ink Set #3 SB |
Distress Ink Set #9 SB |
Distress Ink Set #7 SB |
Winter Ink Cube Set OTH |
Prismacolor Pencils OTH | AMZ |
Distress Sprayer SB |
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive SB |
Glossy Accents SB |
Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS |
MISTI – Mini SB | SSS |
MISTI – Original SB | SSS |
Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB |
Foam Roll Combo Pack SB |
Big Shot SB |
Stamping Tool SB |
Pixie Tape SB | OTH |
Glue Bottle SB |
Jewel Picker SB |
![]() Media Mat Mini SB | SSS |
Multi-Use Mat SB |
Silicone Craft Mat SB |
Golden Sequins SB |
Blending Brushes AMZ |
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lostinpaper
One of my fave techniques Lisa! Love your gorgeous card!