Sunday, February 19, 2017

Love Pink

~ a few photos ~


Howdy, I have been busy making a few different cards, getting my tasks organized, and getting some running done. {smile}  But, I want to share with you, the a card I made today {smile}.
I stopped by a favorite challenge site, for some direction: the Card Concept to see what their current challenge is: Vintage.  I have to say, I am a sucker for text pattern paper, and I just love hearts!





My next stop, is an Eastern European challenge site:  Art-Kladovaya.  These talented ladies have a unique and creative take on paper crafting, so please stop by to see what they have created.  Anyways, their current challenge is:  Shabby Chic.




I used their inspirational photo as my palette.  I love the blossoms, and the pink & white color scheme.
I also want to play along with the wonderful ladies over @ Word Art Wednesday.  Their current challenge is: Anything Goes & Family Friendly.  They include a scripture to include in your paper crafting.  And their post are always inspirational!
and here is what I created:


This is a typical A2 size card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".  I added layers of my favorite papers: text, gingham, calendar, and floral.  I inked all the edges of all my papers with a tea stain ink pad.  All of my digital papers were printed on whisper white card stock, by Stampin' Up!.  I love the weight of this card stock, and how beautiful it takes ink.
I started with kraft card stock for the card base.  I just love the color, and the weight.  My first matt, is a text pattern paper from Melissa Frances.  I really like the softness of the cream and deep brown color.  My pink gingham matt, is a digital pattern paper.  I just love this pattern.  I think it adds a softness and vintage look.  {smile}

I machine stitched a taupe swiss dot lace and pale pink seam binding to these layered pattern papers.  I also tied a double bow, with the pale pink seam binding.
I cut down a calendar card, to allow the pink gingham pattern paper to show.  I then cut three squares (1 1/2" square) from another digital pattern paper.  I matted each square with a different digital pattern paper.  I just love the mix of patterns & texts.
I added some sparkles to the pale pink & brown paper blossom from Prima.  I adhered the paper blossom to the area on the card, that the missing square should have been placed.
I hand-stamped my sentiment in basic black classic ink, onto whisper white card stock.  I adhered the sentiment with foam tape, to give it some height off my card.  I used a new stamp set: Label Love of Altenew.
I added the champagne glitter hearts to the card front with glue dots.  I felt that it added balance and visual interest to my card.  And finally, I adhered the bow with hot glue.
Thank you for stopping by!  I hope that you have been inspired to play along with any (or all) of these challenge sites.  Now, I'm off to get a few chores done before bed.  


5 comments:

Esther Asbury said...

I saw your card in the WAW gallery and wanted to stop by and tell you how beautiful it is! Love all the pink and pretty details in a vintage shabby chic design! So lovely!

Samra said...

WOW!!! Sharon this is one of the most beautiful vintage cards I have seen! Love the mute colors and choice of papers. BRAVO!!!
Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra

Julie Gearinger said...

Wow, I agree with the others- love this vintage style card! The soft pinks, the florals and the layout are just perfect for all of the challenges! Thanks for playing along with us at The Card Concept- hugs and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Ginny Maxam said...

Hi Sharon, This card is so beautiful I love your choice of colors! Just lovely, it will make someone very happy to receive it!Thank you for sharing your art with us at Word Art Wednesday! Ginny M, DT

Karen Letchworth said...

WOW, this is gorgeous Sharon. Thanks so much for sharing this in our challenge.
Blessings,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday