Monday 15 September 2014

Ribbons, Lace and Pearls

Jackie is hosting our challenge today at Crafty Cardmakers and her theme is 'Ribbons/Lace and Pearls', so she would like to see ribbons or lace, {or both} AND pearls on your creations.
For my DT card I made this -

Ribbons, pearls and lace HAS to be vintage and shabby as far as I'm concerened! 
It gave me an opportunity to dig out this much neglected stamp which is I think perfect for a vintage look.
Stamped it straight onto coloured cardstock, and coloured the roses slightly with Distress Inks. Added some pearls for the buttons (very fiddly - took me ages!!) and tied a tiny shoestring bow in the same colour as the backing card.
Ripped and distressed the edges.
The other papers are oddments from various pads - spotty one first, (Prima Botanicals) then overlaid with some very broad cream lace. Next layer paper is from 5th Avenue pad (a scrap I had left), and two pre cut pieces from a Paris themed paper pack from Craftwork (I think!).
All stitched then overlaid with another piece of lace before adding the stampoed image.
The large lace 'rose' is a recycled piece from a very very old sweater  and I stuck a white pearl in the centre.
Two more pearls added and the inside decorated to match.
Please pop over and join us this time round - 2 great sponsors - Woodware and Di's Digistamps- are offering prizes this time round! 
Other Challenges -
We Do Doobadoo - Feminine
Suzy Bees - Anything Goes
A Vintage Journey - With a Flourish
Choc, coffe and Cards - Vintage
Delicious Doodles - Fancy & Frilly
Charisma - Lace & Pearls 
ALBC - Distress It 
Joan's Touch - Vintage/Distress/Layers

Thanks for visiting - have a great day whatever you're doing! x

28 comments:

Jan said...

This is fabulous Viv xx Jan

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely vintage style card Viv love your lace flower

Anne

Sarn said...

LOVE this Viv. Very vintage and very special. xxx

brenda said...

How lovely Viv, a wonderful take on the theme.

Wondered if you were in the stands Saturday and feeling as frustrated as I was, shame some of them didn't turn up on the pitch.

B x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Beautiful card Viv
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Pamellia said...

This is just gorgeous Viv!! I love the vintage green hues and your laces are fabulous! Stunning lace flower too! So beautiful!

Hugs, your Crafty Cardmaker teamie :)

Blossom Cards said...

lovely card and details thanks for sharing with SBBC this week Rachel dt

Sally Dodger said...

Hi Viv, a lovely card. The colours work perfectly and the pearls are well worth the time you spent adding them to you image. Sally D.x.

Desire Fourie said...

So beautifully vintage. Love the mono green tones.
Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

Jacee said...

What a pretty card, the lace and the flower is gorgeous.
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Suze Bain said...

Beautiful Viv, live the soft green and that lace flower is fab. Xx

Kim x said...

Fabulous card Viv. I particularly love the recycled rose.
hugs Kimx

Joan Fricker said...

Viv, your card is beautiful. I love all the lace and layers. The colors are so elegant and this is truly a work of art.
Thanks for joining us at Joan's Touch for this challenge.
Joan
www.joanstouch.com

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Sue said...

Such a beautifully designed card. I love the image, gorgeous layers and pretty lace.
Sue x

McCrafty's Cards said...

This is really beautiful Viv I like that lace
Kevin xx

aussie aNNie said...




Brilliant design. Love the added beauties.xx

The Journey is the Start

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Beautiful card Viv, so much beautiful detail. Susan x

Jackie said...

What a gorgeous vintage card, love all the lacy bits :o)
Jackie xx

debby4000 said...

Such a beautiful vintage card.
luv
Debby

Annie said...

A gorgeous vintage card. Thank you for sharing at AVJ

Best wishes
Annie x

The Craft Bucket said...

Just gorgeous, thank you for playing along with us at A LITTLE BIT CRAFTY and our 'Distress It' Challenge.Very best of luck. Jane x

Anonymous said...

Fabulous creation , love the vintage feel,thx for joining us at Chocolate Coffee and Cards - DT Crystal

coops said...

so stunning viv.gorgeous soft colours and pretty details and i love the vintage image ;D

xx coops xx

Julie Reed said...

Gorgeous Viv, so elegant.
Jules x

Leslie said...

Absolutely beautiful, Viv! Very vintage and gorgeous colors too! So proud to be on the CCM DT with you!
Hugs,
Leslie
Love To Scrap!
Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog

Croms' Cubby Hole said...

A beautiful vintage card.
Thank you for joining us at Delicious Doodles this week

Crafting Vicky said...

Totally gorgeous shabby chic look!!!! Love the great distressing!!!

Thanks for joining at Delicious doodles challenges. Hope you will join us next time DT Crafting Vicky.

Marie Richardson said...

This is beautiful
Thanks for joining us this fortnight over at Charisma Cardz challenge blog.
Good Luck with the challenge
Hugs
Marie (A Charisma Gal)
xxxx