Sunday, November 27, 2016

Vintage Chic Cards & Bag

Howdy!  My crafting frenzy continues.  I needed a little inspiration and guidance, so I stopped by a few of my favorite challenges.  Ok, three {smile}.
I stopped by the Cupcake Inspirations to see their inspirational photo.  And their color combo, is perfect for this new-to-me Vintage Chic collection by Heidi Swap.  I know, it's not holiday themed, and I should be crafting for my last craft fair.  But these colors, are just perfect!
*my card was selected as a 'Sweet Six' winner!


To help with my 'direction' in crafting, I stopped by the ever easy-to-work-with sketch @ Retro Sketch Challenge.  These ladies have very adaptable sketches that will work with almost any style of paper crafting you create.  Here is their current sketch (they are having some issues with Link)

My final stop, was @ Brown Sugar Challenge.  This creative design team, has a current challenge: anything goes.  So, super easy to play along {smile}.

and here is my card:


Recipe:  I used kraft card stock by Paper Trey Ink for the card base.  I just love the heavy weight of this card stock.  I used mint macaroon card stock by Stampin' Up! for the matt.  I just love this color, and it helps highlight the mint color on the Vintage Chic collection, by Heidi Swap.
I used the steel polka dots on cream pattern paper as my 'band'.  I matted this pattern paper onto steel texture solid card stock.  I sponged all the edges with crumb cake classic ink.   
I added a quick and simple border stitch with my sewing machine.  When I reached the 'band' piece, I did a zig zag stitch.  I wanted to add some visual interest {smile}.
I wrapped my last remaining piece of steel gray silk ribbon around the card 'band'.  I tied it into a simple bow.  I added a rhinestone brad to the bottom of the bow.  I added a pale blue-mint paper blossom to the top of the bow.
I added a digital Bingo card in place of the tag.  I added a rhinestone 'blossom' to the lower right corner of the bingo card.  
I hand-stamped my sentiment in early espresso classic ink, by Stampin' Up!.  I stamped the sentiment on cream linen card stock, by Paper Trey Ink.  I hand-cut the banner ends, and sponged the edges with crumb cake classic ink.  I matted the sentiment banner with early espresso card stock by Stampin' Up!.
I had so much fun and creativity flowing when I was creating this card, I made another.  But I turned it 90 degrees. 


and I also made a gift tote:


I really enjoyed working with this paper collection: Vintage Chic.  The soft neutrals gave my projects a soft feminine look.  The extra card and gift tote, have gold satin ribbon.  I added little pieces of mint toned embellishments to help pull it all together.  I used a 'gift tangle' on the tote.  It's the crystal-like dangle from the taupe dot lace trim.  {smile}
I hope you have been inspired to play along with any of these challenges.   I am off to the grocery store.  I am making a pumpkin pie, and need a few baking items.  And then the crafting will continue!


6 comments:

Jane Knudsen said...

Wow! Both the card and treat box are stunning! I love the colors and the bingo cards! Very vintage looking! Wow!! Thanks for joining us at Brown Sugar!

Sheri Gilson said...

Wow! Beautiful card and matching bag...love it! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Retro Sketches!

Karen Letchworth said...

Such gorgeous creations, Sharon. I would love to have you stop by and play along with us at Word Art Wednesday. I would be honored to have you share your artistic talents with us, and we offer great prizes too! I hope you'll join us.
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Sandy said...

Beautiful collection! Thank you for joining our challenge this week at Cupcake Inspirations.
-Sandy, DT

afreen said...

Stunning cards.. love the stitched effect.. Thanks for playing along with at Brown sugar challenge blog.. Good Luck

Afreen
BSCB DT

CupcakeInspirations said...

Such a beautiful vintage card! Beautiful elements! So glad you were inspired by this week's colors at Cupcake Inspirations!
Debbie, DT Sweetie