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Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Renaissance

I have been able to have a bit of a play for an hour or so over the weekend.
Felt a lot better then yesterday back to sneezing and spluttering - am getting on my own nerves never mind anyone else's! I appear to be unable to shake off this 'whatever it is' that has now been with me for almost 2 weeks.
Consequently I am unsure about this make. Whether that's down to my fuzzy brain or it really is just a naff effort I don't know!

I used some old papers from my stash (which may have been from a HOTP pad?), distressed the edges then matted and layered onto Kraft then black card.
The main stamp is one of the very first I ever bought when I started my 'mixed media' journey (!) as at the time I was hooked on all things medieval and historic.
I found it (along with 3 others!) all dusty and unloved - so inked it up and stamped it onto dark cream card, clear embossed and then matted and layered it. Resisted using any colour on the image at all although maybe I should have coloured her dress?
Stamped the large script onto a scrap piece of kraft paper and just randomly ripped the edges.
The pen and ink bottle also stamped onto scrap pieces of kraft and mounted using 3d pads. (more old stamps!)
Finished it off with some die cut corners and a sanded 'hinge' secured with brads.
Challenges -
Make My Monday - A non cute grown up card
MIM - Anything Goes
Dream Valley - Vintage
Fashionable Stamping - Anything Goes
Allsorts - Ladies Day
Card Making Mama's - Stack it Up
Daring Cardmakers - Old but not Forgotten (my stamps!)

Thanks for taking the time to have a look and if you've left a comment I really appreciate it.
As I'm confined to the house in an attempt to get rid of this bug I will be trawling round blogland all day! Have a great day whatever you're doing. x
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22 comments:

  1. brenda25 February 2014 at 11:35

    It's sitting in cold stadiums I reckon Viv, bet that last was was frustrating to watch as well.

    I love what you have done on this card, puts me in mind of an old tapestry.

    B x

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  2. Irish Cherokee25 February 2014 at 11:48

    WOW Viv! For not having all cylinders firing at once this was a bang up job. Really like this one. Get well soon.

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  3. Carol Willis25 February 2014 at 11:56

    Gorgeous card Viv, loving the medieval vibe.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  4. Doreen25 February 2014 at 12:31

    This is gorgeous,fab design and colours.xxx

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  5. Ellie Knol25 February 2014 at 14:04

    LOVE it, that stamp shouldn't catch any dust as far as I am concerned, or you must let me let it get inky :) , it is a gorgeous stamp!
    Thanks for joining us at FSC !
    xxx Ellie xxx

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  6. Desire Fourie25 February 2014 at 14:09

    Oh wow this is wonderfully medieval. Love the monochromatic earthy tones.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  7. Netty25 February 2014 at 14:31

    Beautiful medieval card, loving all the script. Hope you feel better soon Viv. Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  8. Birgit25 February 2014 at 15:54

    This is so beautiful and I love this image. I am glad you dusted it off and used it:) I like the monotone of it and think it is beautiful. Saw this on MIM

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  9. Sue25 February 2014 at 15:59

    Fabulous card Viv. I love the image and wonderful detailing.
    I hope you are feeling better soon.
    Sue xx

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  10. Pia S25 February 2014 at 17:24

    I like this! It's different - and very beautiful!

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  11. susiestacey25 February 2014 at 20:58

    A lovely card.
    Thank you for sharing with the Allsorts 'Ladies Day' challenge and good luck x Susan x

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  12. Meggymay25 February 2014 at 21:45

    Fantastic design and images, hope you use those stamps again.
    Yvonne x
    p.s. Thank you for sharing it with us at FSC this time.

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  13. Pat26 February 2014 at 00:17

    Really unusual but effective card. Love the hinge and corners. Sorry you are feeling rotten with this bug, and do hope it soon leaves you for pastures new. x

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  14. loz26 February 2014 at 00:27

    Fabulous card Viv. Hope you are feeling better. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  15. Astrid Maclean26 February 2014 at 01:17

    Totally stunning!! Absolutely adore those stamps and the way you have put them together just looks fantastic! I'm glad you did not colour the dress, this looks bril!

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  16. Jackie26 February 2014 at 07:10

    I have had the same affliction, just as I seem to be getting rid of it, back it comes full force!!!!!
    This is definitely NOT naff, I love it :o)
    Jackie xx

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  17. Rossella26 February 2014 at 08:47

    Absolutely gorgeous, that is a wonderful stamp.
    Thank you for sharing with us at Make My Monday this week
    Rosie x

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  18. Unknown27 February 2014 at 14:01

    Love the vintage style of this card, it's gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Make It Monday. Hugs, Lisa DT

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  19. Kim Kelley27 February 2014 at 15:18

    Very elegant! Love the bold choice of papers! Thank you for joining us at Card Makin Mamas this week! HUGS

    Kim
    CMM DT

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  20. Helene Ericsson28 February 2014 at 11:43

    This is really elegant! Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Allsorts this week and good luck!

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  21. coops28 February 2014 at 22:48

    so gorgeous viv.fabulous design and colours and i love the stunning background stamp :D


    xx coops x

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  22. mixamatoasties8 March 2014 at 17:03

    Stunning card.

    Thanks for sharing at Dream Valley.

    Susan

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