A Touch of Vintage

Today is a beautiful day in New England. We have finally shut of the AC and the sun is shining bright. This is my last week of vacation to myself until the middle of August. My husband is off next week and then summer school starts and I work it every morning for 4 weeks. I am taking full advantage of this week by playing and creating a lot.

This card is one that took so much longer than I expected. I got the adorable new stamps from Lili of the Valley and couldn't wait to color it. I ended up doing 3 times because I wasn't sure how I wanted to use her. I finally decided on a vintage card. I haven't done one in years and forgot that they don't come easy to me because I can be a procrastinator and a bit of a perfectionist so I kept changing my mind about different things on the card. I do have to say I am happy with the final outcome though, so it was worth the extra time.


Here are some wonderful challenges that fit my creation

Allsorts Challenge Week 58-This week the challenge is to add embossing to your card.

Challenge Up Your Life challenge #23-The challenge is "Vintage" perfect for my card!

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #24-"Inky Fingers" is their challenge this week. I sponged distress inks around each piece of DP and Cs on this card. .

Lexi's Creation Challenge 17-This challenge is to add layers. I actually "popped up" all my layers for more dimension on the card.

Lili of the Valley Thursday Challenge 56- Their challenge is this great sketch that I used to go along with their wonderful stamps!

Magical Crafts Challenge #18-This challenge is Flower Power.

My Time to Craft Challenge 97-This challenge is to use zig zags on your card. My ribbon has them down the center of it. Fun challenge!

Quirky Crafts Challenge 31-Their challenge is to use ribbon on your creation. I used this beautiful antique ribbon.

S2G Challenge #62-This challenge this week is to use "something new". This cute stamp is the "new" I used!

Sew Many Challenges #19-Their challenge this week is "Anything Goes".

Stamp Something Challenge-This challenge is to create something vintage with flowers!

Tandastamps Challenge #149-"Yesteryear" is their great challenge!

Craftalicious Challenge #2-Their challenge is "monotone" this week. Fun challenge to play!

These are all fantastic challenges, so please be sure to check them out and play along!

Supplies

Stamps: Lili of the Valley

Paper: Bazzill CS, Papertrey White Cs, CTMH Beige CS, and DP Graphic 45

Inks: Copics, Tim Holtz Distressed Ink, Memento Black

Accessories: Nesties, Paper Shaper Corner Punch, MS Lace Border Punch, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, SU Pearls, Hero Arts Mini Pearls. Prima Roses, Misc Pins, Antique Ribbon unknown

Thanks for stopping by today to see what I created. I really appreciate all the wonderful comments that you leave for me to read.

Happy Creating,

Mary