Saturday 8 February 2014

French Rose

There may be disadvantages living on the moor tops - howling winds/rain and of course if it snows heavily then you're stuck in but at least it means that there is little chance of being flooded out like so many poor people are in the south of the country on the low plains and levels. The weather here at the moment is horrendous - sounds like all the roof tiles are rattling with the strength of the wind but I am safely sat in the crafty space with a big smile as I bask in the happiness of a terrific win at Anfield!
Enough - don't want to be upsetting anyone (or rubbing it in but 5 - 1 REALLY????!!!!! LOL)
Back to more SENSIBLE things - a Paris themed shabby card!
Used several different types of papers including some scripted vellum. Distressed, tore and then stitched the background paper to the card then added the different paper layers.

An Inkylicious stamp called French Rose (which just HAD to be bought at the Craft Show this week) - stamped onto ivory linen card.
I coloured the rose with DI's and swiped Antique Linen DI across and around the edge before stitching.
Slipped a 'post mark' stamped piece under the main image.

The two different types of lace were from my stash.

The bow is hand dyed and I bought the vintage frame on Thursday too - found this image amongst my stash and cut it to fit - since taking the photo I've added some glossy accents across the pic and am quite pleased with the result.

The Eiffel Tower is made from shrink plastic.(No idea why the bottom half of the pic looks a wee bit out of focus - perhaps I was still excited from the match result!)

Finished with a couple of pearl topped pins, a scrap of ribbon and two flat backed pearls and the inside is co-ordinated to match.
 Challenges -
Craft Room Challenge - Ribbons & Lace

Live & Love Crafts - Love and Lace
Penny Paper Crafty - Something Old (Papers), Something New (Stamp)
Stamplorations - Stamps & Stitches
Crafts and Me - Inspiration from this photo -
Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes
Crafts 4 Eternity - With Love
Sugar Creek Hollow - Love & Adore
 
Off to have a little visit to you all and see what you've been doing- thanks for paying me a visit. x 

42 comments:

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,love the image and fab layout.xxx

Lynne said...

We have a lot in common Viv. I have to make a Paris themed Valentine card tomorrow. I`m hoping it turns out as beautiful as yours is.
You have every right to be proud of your teams win today, `up the pool` our team won too so we are happy bunnies.
Lynne xxx

Irish Cherokee said...

You have really captured vintage. The photo cameo sealed the deal. Excellent.

Blessings

P.S. Glad you are safe, sound and happy in your crafty space.

Sue said...

Gorgeous card Viv, I love the image, soft colours and wonderful detailing.
Glad your team had a good result!
Sue xx

Anonymous said...

This is divine - the image in the frame, the machine stitching and the overall shabby chicness to it.
Wishes
Lynne

Meggymay said...

Gorgeous card Viv, it looks so vintage and romantic.
Yvonne

Canonbury creations said...

Absolutely beautiful Viv! I love french postcard stamps and the stitching and lace is gorgeous. I have a very happy son after Liverpool's amazing win today:)
Val x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Gorgeous vintage card Viv, love the stamp. Just seen it on Match of the Day well done. Susan x

McCrafty's Cards said...

This is beautiful Viv, I like the design and colours.
Kevin xx

Di said...

What a gorgeous card Viv - so chic and very Parisian! The girl dun good.

Anfield? Who was playing cricket in this weather then?

Like you, thankfully we live high up, about the highest point in Hampshire, and although when it snows we get hit hard thank goodness for no floods here. Err, excuse me though - I think a fence panel just flew over the roof :( At least not one of ours, they already are down and out for the count!

Hugs, Di xx

Jackie said...

What a gorgeous card, so beautiful :o)
I would rather be snowed in than flooded, so glad I live on a hill!
Jackie xx

Sue said...

Beautiful card and images.
A very good result for us yesterday.
Sue xx

PatR said...

Gorgeous card Viv very chic x

Sarn said...

Well now Viv . . . although I dislike the term "It has the WOW factor" (overused now) . . . I have to apply it to this wonderful card! It's WONDERFUL. We clearly share the same taste in stamps as I have this one too!

Hugs, Sarn xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Gail. Love Paris, love your card. Like the Vintage look and the Shrink Plastic Eiffel Tower. Thanks for joining the 'Stamps & Stitches' Challenge at STAMPlorations. Why not enter both our February Sketch Challenges for an added change to win a prize! Good Luck! Monika (DT)

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely vintage card Viv, great image and papers

Anne

Liz's creative corner said...

Wow gorgeous take on our challenge, love the image and design, thanks for sharing with us at crafts and me, hugs Liz xx

Crafty Lark said...

Great card Viv, love the texture and vintage feel. xx Flora

maria f. said...

Dreamy... brings back lovely memories of time in Paris. I love how you minimized the colors you used. Thanks for joining us at STAMPlorations this month.

Cec said...

This is so romantic. Love the post card, the laces and the frame with the very vintage image. Thanks for joining us at Sugar Creek Hollow.
Hugs!
Cec

Mau xx said...

Hi Viv, glad you are safe and warm, we are so fortunate too, We haven't had that much rain, just spells and then dry cold weather. We really don't get much snow either as it can't lay for very long with the salty sea air. My heart aches for those caught up in flooding :o(
Love the card, the Vintage look is gorgeous! Love the Parisian theme.
Hugs Mau xx

Rebecca Deeprose said...

Ahw Viv, you make my romantic, shabby heart happy! Your card is so pretty! The lovely papery layers, stitching, soft coloring and pretty embellishments are wonderful! So glad you joined us at Sugar Creek Hollow! ((hugs)) Rebecca

Paper Junkie said...

Love everything about this charming card! X

Mrs A. said...

Have absolutely no idea what that racing bet means in momentary terms but have you got enough to pay Miss the £5 per head I gotta give her before Wednesday? Dun want me legs broken or nuffinck!!
Ha. You didn't rumple my stash of serviettes or PVA did you. If theres no bread let them eat cake an all that.
Beautiful card BTW. hugs Mrs A.

Unknown said...

I can see why you HAD to have this stamp, it's gorgeous...super additional beauties too.xx

coops said...

so stunning viv.beautiful image and i love your vintage design and colours :D

xx coops xx

Vicky Hayes said...

Your card has such a lovely nostalgic romantic feel about it Viv, I love it! So pleased you're back in touch after the excommunication - bad Blogger! I bet you're still on a high after that 5-1 score aren't you?! Vicky x

Darnell said...

Another breathtaking creation, Viv! It is hard to tear my eyes off it as I take in all the fabulous details you've tucked in perfectly!!

Please do take care and don't blow off the moor top! I pray the rain stops soon for all those poor people in the flooded areas.

Have a great week! Hugs, Darnell

mags said...

A lovely creation. Thanks for sharing with us at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges and good luck.
Mags
x

Carol said...

Congrats on 5:1 win x
Lovely creation, I especially admire the cameo and Eiffel tower!

Debi said...

gorgeously vintage! lovely details, Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Room challenge, Debi x

Rosmarie said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! I adore the vintage look of this charming card. I'm falling in love!
Greetings from France...
Rosi x

michele said...

Thank-you for sharing your fabulous card with us at Crafts 4 Eternity! hugs Michele x

Guylaine Seyer said...

very nice card.
Thank you for your participation in the challenge of love on Craft 4 Eternity this week.

Zoechaos said...

This is gorgeous love it! Thank you for sharing with us at Craft-Room Challenge XOXO Zoe

Claire said...

Gorgeous card Viv, beautiful stamping and I love the stitching
claire xx

Annie said...

A beautiful collage piece with stunning embellishments, ribbon and lace. Thank you for joining in with us at Craft Room Challenges this fortnight

Annie x

Crafteezee said...

Love the stamp and the layout and I am totally in love with the vintage style.
Thanks for joining us at LLC.
Hugs Tracy x
I have Candy on my blog if you get time to pop over

Eulanda said...

OH wow I like this theme!! Great pieces on your card and the laces are so pretty! Thank you so much for joining us at LLC for our Love and Lace challenge!! Hope to see you play again!
Hugs,
Eulanda
LLC Designer

Pat said...

This is such a lovely vintage card Viv, with absolutely gorgeous accessories and lots of lovely textures. x

hazel said...

A beautiful vintage card, thank you for sharing it with us at Craft-Room Challenge.
xxx Hazel.

Clarissa Schupp said...

Awesome! Love your vintage work! Thanks for joining our challenge at Crafts & Me.
xoxo Clarissa