Sunday, 20 February 2011

Vintage card


I made this card especially for my Mother-in-law's Birthday. Made in advance of cause, as when it gets close to the date I will forget and have to rush like mad to make one up.
This is one of my favourite stamps which I have had for such a long time. I particularly like the suptle stamped words in the background. The embossing powder I used was a sparkly black and I was not sure if it would work with this card. Once it was all put together it worked out just fine. I did lots of distressing using my stitch picker. This little tool is just perfect in my eyes as you can do the little torn pieces on the edges too.
I am not sure why the lace flowers turned out so white in the picture as they are not actually white. They are a creamy colour. Oh well, it does not look too bad considering I am not much of a photographer.
As usual I managed to use items on my card that would fit into a few challenges. They are listed below.

http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/ Distressing
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/ Free and easy
http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/ For someone special
http://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/ Anything goes
http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/ Stitching
http://forfunchallenges.blogspot.com/ Happy Bithday
http://creativecottagechallenge.blogspot.com/ Flowers
http://nordsalten-hobbyklubb.blogspot.com/ Vintage with a hint of Pink
http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/ Anything goes
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.com/ Birthdays
http://www.tellensplace.blogspot.com/ Birthdays
http://mygraficocrafts.blogspot.com/ Anything goes
http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/ For someone special
http://iftheshoefitsscrapit.blogspot.com/ Happy Birthday
http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com/ Happy Birthday
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33 comments:

  1. Doreen20 February 2011 at 16:59

    What a gorgeous card,I love the stamp.xxx

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  2. Kreativmonster20 February 2011 at 17:10

    Very, very, very beautifull card! Thank you so much for playing along with us at stamps&fun=CREATIVITY, hope to see more of your work soon!

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  3. jacque4u2c20 February 2011 at 17:20

    WOW!!! You really rocked this and you really made it work for so many challenges....AWESOME!

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  4. Wendi20 February 2011 at 17:23

    Wow what an absolutely gorgeous card I love the torn edges and the stitching
    Thank you so much for sharing with us at ooh la la this week
    Wendi

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  5. Always with a Sentiment20 February 2011 at 17:38

    Hello Shirley. This is such a beautiful classy card. Beautiful image and love all the texture. Thank you for joining us at Tellens Place and good luck.
    Love Sandra xx

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  6. sparklygirl-Tina20 February 2011 at 17:54

    Hi Shirl

    Lovely to see the finished article! Its fabulous - I love that stamp..... and your perfectly coordinated mat and layers as always finished off your cards wonderfully.

    Hugs

    Tina

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  7. Kras20 February 2011 at 18:34

    Hi Shirl,
    What a gorgeous card.

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  8. Vee20 February 2011 at 19:44

    A wonderful card, Thanks for joining our Stitched Up challenge at Top Tip Tuesday. Good Luck!
    xx Vee

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  9. Do What You Love20 February 2011 at 20:01

    Shirley, this is a sensational card and I'm sure your mother-in-law will adore it. I love the paper distressing and the stamped image - it's so gorgeous! Thanks for joining us this week at Tellen's Place for our "Birthday" challenge. :~)

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  10. scrappyjacky20 February 2011 at 20:04

    Gorgeous card....love that vintage, distressed look.

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  11. Anonymous20 February 2011 at 20:17

    Beautiful card. I love it. Thanks for joining us at Stamping With The Dragon.
    Hugs,
    Beth

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  12. Cards By MI20 February 2011 at 21:12

    What a wonderful card! Thanks for playing with us over at FFC this week.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  13. Laney20 February 2011 at 21:44

    Fabulous Shirley!! love the stamps she is gorgeous!!thanks for joining us at Creative inspirations this time hope to see you again next time too
    hugs
    laney

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  14. Kay Carley20 February 2011 at 22:49

    What an elegant looking card :)

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  15. Croms' Cubby Hole21 February 2011 at 00:04

    A beautiful card with a fantastic image. Love the vintage look highlighted by the soft pink of the flowers. I'm sure your MIL will love it. Thankyou for sharing this with us at Tellen's Place this week and do hope to see you back again.

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  16. Anonymous21 February 2011 at 04:57

    So pretty. I love the stamp and the great details on the card. Thanks for joining us at Paper Crafting Journey this week. hugs ~ Cindy

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  17. KraftyKoolKat21 February 2011 at 13:53

    Gorgeous Shirley. I love every layer. I am glad you think your M.I.L. is special as so many people do not get on with their husband's mum!!!

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  18. WencheP21 February 2011 at 17:55

    Beautiful card, love it! Thanks for joining us at NordSalten Hobbyklubb.

    -Wenche

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  19. Meera21 February 2011 at 23:11

    This is a great vintage card.

    Thanks for sharing with us at For Fun.

    x Meera x

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  20. Cor*22 February 2011 at 00:25

    OMG this is totally totally gorgeous. Your flowers are perfectly placed. Your taouch of lace down the other side! Great stamp and wonderfully messed rims! Thanks for getting distressed with us at Creative Inspirations! Good luck !

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  21. **Farrah**22 February 2011 at 01:53

    Hiya Shirley,
    I thought I'd stop by and say HI. Your card is super wonderful!! I think I might be in love with that stamp, it makes such a great focal point!
    Farrah

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  22. Graphicat22 February 2011 at 03:54

    This is Lovely. I adore the navy colour and lacy accents!
    Thank you so much for joining us at Stamptacular this week!
    Cheers
    Cheri

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  23. Embley Veronica23 February 2011 at 08:48

    Great job. I love the color choices. Thanks for participating in this week's For Fun Challenge!

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  24. Papirskreppa23 February 2011 at 09:14

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  25. Papirskreppa23 February 2011 at 09:15

    A very nice card. Great colours. Thanks for joining us at NSHK.

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  26. Joynana23 February 2011 at 11:16

    Love the vintage look of this card. The image is perfect. Thanks for joining us at Tellen's Place.

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  27. Sande23 February 2011 at 19:01

    Awesome card! LOVE it!

    Thanks for joining us at WhoopsiDaisy!

    Hugs, Sande

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  28. lesleyworth25 February 2011 at 01:56

    shabby-chic fabulous! gorgeous card! thanks for playing along with us at the Shoe!

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  29. Deb25 February 2011 at 02:51

    very classy and fabulous creation, love all your details, thanks so much for sharing with us at Creative Inspirations
    Debs
    xxx

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  30. Michele25 February 2011 at 05:24

    This is absolutely beautiful!!! Shabby chic and vintage is my favorite look, and you captured it perfectly!!

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  31. Shelly28 February 2011 at 14:23

    Great project, the flowers and distressing are so pretty! Thanks for joining us at The Creative Cottage! Shelly x

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  32. Carolynne28 February 2011 at 17:52

    Such a gorgeous card,thanks for joining us at Stampin with the dragon

    xx

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  33. This N That1 March 2011 at 13:56

    There is something about this that I really like. Thank so much for playing with Card Makin Mamas!

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