Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Pretty Papers

We have a new challenge today at Try It On Tuesday with the title of 'Pretty Papers'.
A challenge it was for me too! 

Aside from the other stuff going on in my head at the moment I had such a terrible job trying to find papers. In a mass clear out a couple of years ago I got rid of all those papers I had coveted, bought and never used and left myself with only a few (still never used either!) so I was a little bit bothered as to what I could do.

I remembered some time back (and I MEAN some time back) there had been a freebie with one of the Cardmaking mags so a delve into a box and found them at the bottom - a little bit tattered as all kinds of stuff had been dumped on top of them but pretty papers nevertheless.
I got out the lace box too.
I chopped off part of the front of the card and simply edged it with lace.

If I'd have been on top of things I probably would have stitched this card as I always think stitching looks good on a vintagey card. Maybe next time.

Thank you again for looking and for any comments you leave.
I hope all is well in your part of blogland. x 

12 comments:

Let's Art Journal said...

Such a beautiful card! It's such an elegant vintage design and the worn papers look so pretty with the lace accents - perfect 😊. Happy wishes ❤️. Hugs, Jo x

HilaryJane said...

This is very different for you, but very lovely. You did well in the end. Love how you have used the lace. I would have had serious issues with this one too. I very rarely use patterned paper on my cards, although I do still have some. It is likely to go on the next clear out xx

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous Vintage card, love the beautiful papers, lace and little frame-hope you are okay.
Carol x

Liz said...

Lovely card Viv, it's got a great vintage feel. I have so many papers, I really ought to destash lots of them as I know I'll never use them all.
Liz xx

Aquarius said...

Well done for delving into the box and coming out with these pretty papers. The additional lace and that pretty frame all combine to make this a beautiful vintage style card, perfect for the challenge.

Christine said...

Gorgeous Vintage card, the touches of lace are perfect xx

Meggymay said...

A beautiful card Viv and those trimmings look amazing, I can see why you kept these for future use.

Sarn said...

WOW - this is such a lovely vintage/romantic/girly/elegant card. Love it.

Hugs, Sarnie xxx

Helen said...

LOVE those embellishments with these gorgeous papers Viv!!! ((HUGS)) Helen

pearshapedcrafting said...

This is such a beautiful card Viv! Loving the lace too, Hugs, Chrisx

Mrs.B said...

A beautiful card Viv, those papers are so pretty and teamed with the lace and that lovely frame have a gorgeous vintage feel.
Avril xx

My name is Erika. said...

Not only did you use lovely papered, but the lace adds amazing beauty and texture to your card Viv. Happy new week. hugs-Erika