When I made my safari card I had quite a few die cuts leftover so I set them aside for future use. I also had a poorly embossed background card which I really didn’t like much but didn’t want to waste so I added inks to it to see what would happen. I thought it looked okay so I’ve used it here. I die cut circle at one side and carefully added another inked scrap piece behind it when I popped up the back ground on foam tape. From there it was a matter of adding all the small die cuts which I coloured using mostly pencils but a little ink as well. I played with placement of all the elements before fixing them in place. A couple of the hanging vines are as close to Crushed curry as I could manage while my Tiger and Monkey are on the neutral side as is my card front. I quite like the end result and hope it fits into the current challenge at As You See It. I made the card a few days ago but didn’t have the opportunity to complete and post it until just now.
It is much more vibrant in reality than it is on the photo. After working for a few hours on my hubby’s project I am needing a break from my desk. He has offered to take me out for dinner so I get a break from the kitchen tonight. YAY!
Thanks for stopping by and I really appreciate your comments when you leave them.
Lavender House Creations 
Fun card! I like the jungle. Enjoy the night out.
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many thanks. Dinner was great
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Great card. This is such a fun set. The monkey always looks like he’s up to some mischief and the tiger is just ready to pounce
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Thanks Judy. It was fun to put this one together.
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Your inked, embossed background looks great with your jungle elements! Great card design!
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Thanks Lisa. I got the idea from something I’d seen on Pinterest, but I often forget to make a note of who designed.
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So pretty – I actually love that gorgeous background – so vibrant and almost nautical, lol. All the curves would have looked a great setting for a mermaid, too – so cool to see the bold jungle theme instead! Thanks so much for playing at As You See It!
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Thanks Heather. You’ve given me an idea for another card. Double thanks for that.
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Your background looks great for your jungle scene.
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Thanks Gayle. I’m glad I could use the background as I hated it when I first did it.
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That background is just great for your jungle scene. I like all your animals.
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Thanks a lot.
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Brilliant layout – isn’t it so satisfying to use up previously discarded pieces? Thanks for joining us at As You See It challenge!
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Thanks and yes. I like being creative with scraps and other leftovers.
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What a great little scene – love those colours. It’s amazing how we manage to find use for things we don’t initially like… xx
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Thanks. I’m known in my little stamping group for finding ways to use stuff I didn’t like much, or scraps.
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That background is so intriguing, Johanna! I think it’s interesting that you added that circle cut with the lighter green backing in there. Your variety of foliage and animals really makes it feel like it’s teeming with life. Thanks for joining our gallery at As You See It Challenges!
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Thanks so much. You always say the nicest things.
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Firstly, I hope your dinner out went well! A night off from the kitchen is always welcome. I love your background – it looks made for the job and not a rescue piece at all. The way you’ve layered all the elements of animal and jungle gives such a sense of life and movement. It’s delightful! Thanks for joining us again at As You See It.
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Dinner out was great thanks. I like cooking but sometimes I’m just too tired. I’m glad you like this card. It took a while to make but was well worth the effort.
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The detail of the background combined with your various animals and foliage makes for a card packed with visual interest Johanna – every time I look at it I am drawn to something different. Thanks for sharing with us over at As You See It!
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Thanks so much Joanne.
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This is very cool! That background works beautifully here and I can see it working as an under water piece as well. Great card.
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Thanks so much. I have an idea of a seascape right now.
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