DIY Plaid Background

What do plaids make you think of? For me, they evoke feelings of cool autumn nights, curled up with a good book, a warm (plaid) blanket, and a cup of something steamy in hand. That's why the entire month of October I plan to share easy, do-it-yourself, plaid backgrounds you can create using markers. There are also a couple fun ways to use your plaids, so you won't want to miss any of the Monday inspirational posts this month! (For a mini tutorial on creating the background featured on this card: Visit today's post over on the Cropstop blog.)

Supplies used on this card:

• These colors of Distress Ink (Ranger)
• Vintage Photo
• Ground Espresso
• Rusty Hinge
• Fossilized Amber
• Pine Needles
• Mermaid Lagoon
• Sponge Daubers
• Sunflower Stamp Set (Heartfelt Creations)
• Spellbinders Nestabilities (Circle and Scallop Circle)
• Fall Foliage Dies (Sizzix - Tim Holtz Alterations) 
• Markers
• Ruler
• Instant Coffee
• Burlap Ribbon
• Rhinestones
• Glue

I'd love to see what you've been making, so stop by the CURRENT LINK PARTY and link up any project that includes a product or two from one of the companies Cropstop carries in the store. For the month of October you'll get a double entry for every link that includes a plaid element! 

This post linked to:
PINspirational Challenge - Try something different (marker plaid background)
ModSquad Challenge - Autumn Colors (yellow, brown, orange)
Little Red Wagon - Falling Leaves - fall-themed
4 Crafty Chicks - Happy Fall Ya'll