Well I am back after a lovely relaxing holiday, and hopefully I will be able to do some crafting later today as I am now suffering withdrawal symptoms from no crafting for over 2 weeks - wish I could take it all with me when I go on holiday - but would the plane be able to take off!!
Managed to complete my DT card for Fashionable Stamping before I went away and this was a real pleasure to make, as I love vintage and sewing themes, which is the challenge this fortnight. I distressed the base card with Tattered Rose, Spun Sugar and Antique Linen before Stamping with Hero Arts French Script, and the DressForms and Corset stamps from Crafty Individuals. The bill head was also distressed with the same inks before being added to the card. The corsets and DressForm were then stamped again and cut out after being coloured with Distress Inks. The ribbon started life as mauve, but after Domestos - it was the perfect shade!
I have just had a look at the cards over at FSC made by the DTs and there are some fabulous creations, so please pop over to be suitably inspired, and of course, there is always a fabulous prize on offer from our permanent sponsor, Marina of Cottage Crafts, and now there is a Saturday 'Spotlight' (I have lots to catch up on - holidays do interfere with crafting).
I am also entering this card in Stamp & Create's challenge which is Vintage
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Reel - Anything Goes
Craft Your Days Away - Buttons or Bows
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Fab & Funky - Anything Goes
I Break for Challenges - Vintage
Nearly forgot to mention - came home to find that I had won some of Brenda's Recycling candy. Not only dose she have a great blog, but she is a very generous lady, and if you haven't visited her, please do.
Well that's it for now, need to catch up on what has been happening in blogland! Hope to see you soon.
Avril xx
24 comments:
This is just gorgeous Avril,I love the vintage look,glad you had a nice time it's lovely to get away before the Christmas festivities start.Congrats on your candy win.xxx
What a great creation, so pleased I popped over from MIM xx Jan
Gorgeous piece Avril, glad you had a good holiday.
Yvonne
This is fabulous Avril, love the theme too...glad you enjoyed your hols, are you ready for Christmas now all relaxed.....xxxx
Your colour choice is so perfect for the delicate stamps. The ribbon and buttons are the perfect finishing touches to your elegant artwork.
Wishes
Lynne
Welcome back Avril.. glad you had a wonderful holiday ... love this card - i adore anything dressmaking!
Lisa x
How nice to see you again Avril! The card is fabulous, love it.
Warm hugs
Maarit
Hello Avril! I've missed your creations while you away!
I love this vintage make with the touches of soft colour - beautiful!
Great card, super image and papers. Thanks for joining our challenge at Fab ‘n’ Funky this week.
Pat xx
Hi Avril, welcome home! I bet it's a bit colder here than where you've just been! Gorgeous card; I love the vintage and sewing theme too. Love the muted colours.
xx
Hi Avril - so glad you had a good holiday and I love your sample for this challenge. Love the way the corsets and dress forms match and such a great design.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox
love the corsets, saw your card on mim x
Avril, that's a fantastic idea and a wonderful card.
Glad you had a great holiday :-)gorgeous card, such soft and pretty colours used and beautiful finishing touches, those stamps are so lovely. XX
Beautifully done, Avril. So delicate, sweet and feminine. Best, Yvonne
Hi Avril .Beautiful feminine card fab images .Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday
Shirley-Anne
Gorgeous card, thanks for sharing with us at CYDA, hope to see you again, Gaynor DT :)
Absolutely beautiful, welcome back!!
Love Jenni xx
I love dress-maker's shapes! Saw your card on Make It Monday :D
Hi Avril and welcome home ~ you've been missed in blogland!!
Gorgeous, elegant and very sophisticated card~another stunner!
Hope you are well.
Love Emma x
Oh, this is so pretty!! Love the dressmaker forms! Thanks for sharing; I saw it on MIM!
smiles,Deena
Hi Avril, what a pretty card - wonderful images and details, love the little buttons. Thanks for joining in with us this time at Divas by Design, Sarah
Lovely design
Lindsay xx
Wonderful images, gorgeous card!
Thanks for joining us at Divas by Design
Blessings
Marissa Isabel
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