Simple cards - distressed patterned paper

Welcome Back,
I am so relieved that the school year is over. I have been de-stressing by creating distressed birthday cards! (that's funny). I purchased a new bookcase to replace a smaller shelving unit in my craft room. OMG, what a huge difference. I loaded it up with items I haven't touched in a long time....including patterned papers.

Just looking at that new bookcase gets me inspired to get creative. So I pulled out my patterned papers and made some backgrounds. Take a look:

 I found some honey comb themed papers that were already pink and yellow. I distressed them a bit more by adding more ink.

 These papers came from a Tim Holtz style paper pack from another company. I had to give them a try. I think they look rather male-like, right?

 These remind me of an old desk with faded papers covering the top of it. I love the playing card peeking out! Same grunge type paper pack.

The left one is interesting, but my husband says it is like snake skin to him! whaaa? I like how they turned out. This stamp is new from Picket Fences. I think it will get a lot of use in my collection.Glad you dropped in!