Double D, Vintage/Shabby Chic

 Good Morning! 

A brand new Challenge is up and running over at the Double D Challenge Blog. 

Here is your Inspiration Tile:

Vintage/Shabby Chic.

This card will be entered into the 

Simon Says, Monday Challenge, Add Texture.

Here is what I created:

 Benecraft Teacup and Floral dies.

Power Poppy Short Stacks and Grab A Cup stamp sets.

Echo Park I Love Crafting Designer Paper--

this print is so pretty!

 Inks in;

Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Picked Raspberry and Salty Ocean.

Gold Embossing Powder--I inked up the edges and handles and

added the Gold EP, just like some vintage teacups I have.  

I also added some to the foliage.

Doily.

Gold Foil Paper.

Seam Binding Ribbon, dyed with Picked Raspberry ink.

Button.

Twine.

Foam Sheets.

Inside.

Love the Vintage/Shabby Chic Vibe 

and the pretty colors and pops of gold!

Please come on over to the Double D Blog and join in all of the FUN!

You'll be glad you did as there is always a pretty prize up for grabs!

Here's the prize for this Challenge:

 Tim Holtz Ideology Collage Paper and Washi Tape.

Thanks for stopping by!  

Enjoy~~

Dream And Wish

 Good Morning!  

This card will be entered into the 

 Simon Says Monday Challenge, Tie It Up!

Hero Arts Script Bold Print background stamp.

 MFT Stitched Tag die.  

Cheery Lynn Butterfly die.

Honeybee Layered Wildflower dies.

Beautiful Designer Papers by Graphics 45, Ephemera Queen.

Tuxedo Black ink.

Distress Oxide inks in; Peeled Paints,

Spiced marmalade and Walnut Stain.

Gold Embossing Powder.

Gold Paint Splatters.

Tim Holtz Word Tags and Mini Paper Clip.

Recollections Dream Button and metal brad.

Ribbon.

Thick Twine.

PFS Jewels, 12 Pack.

Foam Sheets.

Inside.

 Dimension and layers.

Look at that beautiful Designer Paper!

Thanks so much for taking a closer look!

Enjoy~~

Up, Up and Away

Good Morning!  

This card will be entered into the 

 Simon Says Monday Challenge, Tie It Up!

Gina K Designs Botanical Dreams, Up and Away stamp sets.

Cheery Lynn Hot Air Balloon die.

Sunny Studio Notebook die.

Love these papers from Echo Park, Victoria Garden.

Tim Holtz Mini Paperclip and Sprocket Gear accents.

Tuxedo Black and Walnut Stain inks.

Gold and Black Embossing Powders.

Black and White Gingham Ribbon. 

Vellum.  

Foam Sheets. 

PFS Jewels, 12 Pack.

Inside.

Dimension and Layers.

Thanks for flying by!

Enjoy~~

 

Always In Bloom

Good Morning! 

A little weather update, yesterday it was 50 degrees, today it is snowing and we can expect up to 8 inches.  Oh March!

Today's card will be entered into the following Challenges; Papertrey Ink, Stitching, Stamping Sensations, Close To Nature, Penny Black, Anything Goes, WOW! Embossing Powder, Spring and Scrapy Land, Anything Goes.

 

I was inspired by the #6 swatch, love the soft blue.

 

This card measures 5.5 inches squared.  If you look closely you'll be able to see I stitched all around the border adhering my blue Designer Paper to my pale Pink card stock.  After doing that I just went wild!  Lots of dies and card stocks in soft pale colors creating this Shabby Chic design. 

 

Spellbinders Dies; Fancy Ribbon Threader, Captivating Squares and Hearts.

MFT, Fancy Flourish.

Cheery Lynn, Cherry Blossom.

Crafty Ann, Butterfly #6.

My sentiment is from the Garden Gate Kit by Papertrey Ink.  I stamped it in Marina Mist ink and then heat embossed with Clear Embossing Powder.  My Cherry Blossoms were die cut twice, once in a neutral card stock and then again in blue, which let me layer the blossoms. I die cut the center of the Threader panel and backed the frame with Fun Foam to add a bit of depth.

 

The large heart was embossed with a Sizzix Love Bird embossing folder.  I really do that a lot and love it!  A strip of soft ribbon rosettes.  Lots of Adhesive Pearls for accents. 

 

 

 

I die cut the butterfly and then traced it to hand cut a backing piece.  I added double sided tape to that, allowing me to add some pretty Martha Stewart Glitter.  This sparkles and shines! 

 

 

Sheer Pink Ribbon, Pink Gingham Ribbon, and Ribbon Tabs added.  Pop Dots.

 

This was so much fun to create, I really got lost in the process.  I had to add a heavy card stock backing to the inside to support all of these lovelies. 

 

Thanks so much for coming by, LOVE it when you do!

 

Enjoy~~



A Little Shabby, A Little Chic

Hello!

Today's card will be entered into the Challenges at Power Poppy, Shabby Chic, Simon Says Wednesday, Tie It Up!, Dies R Us, Summertime Fun, Simon Says Monday, Homegrown Summer, and Penny Black Summer Flowers.

 

I used the Digital Image, Dancing With Daffodils from Power Poppy.  Not one to use digitals much (or at all), I must say it is easier than I thought and I love this particular image, so that helps!  Colored with Copic Markers and a touch of Sakura Glaze pen.  

 

The edges of each card stock layer was distresses to add softness and shabbiness.  The wooden button was also colored to deepen the hue.  A ribbon down the center and some sheer ribbon tied in a knot for accent.  And of course a multi bow made of Jute Twine.  Three small enamel brads in matching color to balance off the look.  MFT Dizzy Border Die on either side.  The Designer Paper is by DCWV, Lace And Linen.

 

Although Daffodils are typically a Spring flower, if you look below you will see some pretty little pink ones too....Dogwood perhaps?  And for the record I do let the greens of my Daffodils grow throughout the summer, braiding them back until they are brown and dried as this feeds the flower for next year.  By doing this mine are magnificent!  (even if I do say so myself)  ;)

 

 

Thanks so much for popping in.  You know you will find me in my gardens everyday, pure happiness!

 

Enjoy~~