Friday, January 8, 2010

Vintage Kraftiness

With the new year comes inspiration to organize my craft area and purge out the older stuff I don't use any more. It also unearths old favorites, like the Chic Boutique set that I haven't used in ages! I also found a lonely little Sizzix flower die that hasn't gotten to play in awhile- poor guy! I think I only used it once! I paired these up with some pretty polka-dotted DSP and lots of Kraft cardstock to make this:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Chic Boutique set, Sprinkles set
Ink: Versamark; Soft Suede, Going Gray, Basic Black classic inks
Paper: Kraft, Soft Suede, Rose Red, Crushed Curry, Old Olive cardstock; The Write Stuff DSP; Thoroughly Modern DSP
Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Paper Piercing Tool, White Signo gel pen, Circle Rhinestone Brad (Pretties Kit), Sponges, SU! Floral Fusion die, Sweet Pea Stitched Felt, dimensionals

I wanted to create a soft, vintage feel with some bright colors and I love how it turned out! I used the flower stamp from the Sprinkles to create a soft background and used my favorite Soft Suede ink to sponge around the edges. I think the textures of the felt and the torn edges also help with the vintage feel.

OK! I hope you are enjoying your day and if you have time, check out your old stash and pull out some of those favorites that haven't been used in a while!

Thanks for stopping by!

-tessa

14 comments:

Ashley Cannon Newell said...

Very cute, Tessa! I love the layers you created for this card!

Jean Martin said...

It's so pretty! I love the stamp!

amish baby cribs said...

This is very cute! The layers are so adorable in this card.

Unknown said...

OMG - the layout rocks! Love the layers. Great use of the stamps. Love the vintage feel too!

Jamie Hurley said...

I LOVE everything on this card! I don't have this set, didn't think I would use it, but wow! Great job!

Anonymous said...

You are so amazing! I LOVE what you did with this card. The faux stiching is great and well as the piecing.

StinkerbellSteph said...

Gorgeous!! You have such a beautiful way of antiquing and layering!

Pam Speidel said...

Congratulations Tessa on being selected as one of Nancy's iPicks for this week! I can certainly see why as this card is AWESOME! I love the vintage look and all your little details too! You Go Girl! Love your blog! :) Pam

Julie Marshall said...

Love, Love, Love this card!! You have brought all these colors, accessories and papers together perfectly! TFS.

Two Happy Stampers said...

Congratulations on being a "pick"! =) Your card is awesome! =)

Anonymous said...

Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!

Unknown said...

Love this card! Chic Boutique is one of my favorite sets. A big congrats to you for being featured in this month's Stampin' Success! I love your style and flair for color.

Katie Ann Brooks said...

LOVE this card, beautiful!

Rose Castillo said...

Very pretty card! Great job.

 
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