Friday, 24 January 2014

Fussy and Fancy DT Card - Vintage

It's challenge time again at Fussy and Fancy, this fortnight our theme is "Vintage" and we're sponsored by Live and Love Crafts.
 I've used my new Papermania, Capsule Collection Parisian Blue papers for this project as they have a lovely vintage look to them, I've used my Tim Holtz distressing tool on the edges to shabby them up a bit and add to the aged look.
The stamp is from Imagination Crafts, I'm slowly amassing a fair collection of these, I really love them because they're so versatile.  I bought this one at the SECC in October, this is it's first inking and I have to say that I really enjoyed playing with it.  I used Distress Markers and a water brush to create a soft, washy background, then I used mica powders mixed with a little water to paint the wings.  The photos really don't capture the lustre that's there in real life.
To embellish, I added some cream organza ribbon with a large bow, stamped a sentiment with a Papermania stamp, then die cut it with an ornate, gold Spellbinders die, which cuts, embosses and debosses for a very pretty look, and finished with pearls in the corners.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges -
Emerald Faeries - #51 - Things With Wings
Imagination Crafts - #7 - Anything Goes
Heck of a Challenge - New - I used new papers and a new stamp
Ladybug Crafts - Give Thanks
Created With Love - #73 - Winged Things
Fantasy Stampers - #2 - Anything With Wings
Stamping With the Dragon - Winter Blues
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23 comments:

  1. As.I.Do.Rodos.24 January 2014 at 08:24

    Stunning card Ginny x

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  2. Unknown24 January 2014 at 10:29

    This card is a real beauty, love this shade of blue and your design of this project. Thank you for your inspiration!
    Anna xxx

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  3. Ivonne24 January 2014 at 10:33

    Gorgeous card! I love love love it! Beautiful colors. The image is adorable and it looks fabulous with the gorgeous papers. Hugs, Ivonne

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  4. Beth Brovold24 January 2014 at 12:53

    Wendy this is just so LOVELY!!! I too love the colours that you have used!! I just love dragonflies also!!

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  5. Sandra H24 January 2014 at 16:50

    Wendy this is truly one gorgeous card x

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  6. craftin-dawn24 January 2014 at 17:44

    Gorgeous! My DIL would love this she love dragonfly's! Thanks for joining us this week at Created With Love Challenges for our Winged Things Challenge!
    DawnD

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  7. JayBe24 January 2014 at 19:00

    What a pretty vintage design, Wendy - I love the stamp. Thanx for sharing with us at Fantasy Stampers this time.
    Hugz, Jan (DT) xx

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  8. Sue24 January 2014 at 20:38

    Gorgeous card those butterflies are beautiful thanks for joining us at Stamping Dragon Designs Sue DT x

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  9. Lady Bug Stampers25 January 2014 at 00:38

    Wendy your card is beautiful. Love the dragon flies and the DP you used. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Created with love challenge Winged things.
    Linda K. DT
    www.ladybugstampers.blogspot.com

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  10. Yvonne25 January 2014 at 11:14

    Beautiful card, the colours and the dragonflies are stunning. I so love to see script as a background.
    I'm so excited to be part of this amazing DT.

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  11. Chrissy C25 January 2014 at 20:36

    This is stunning - love it

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  12. Being Mrs Miles25 January 2014 at 20:54

    Hi Wendy

    ♥ the Dragonflies. Oh i do I DO and the blues make them stand out so. Just lovely!

    Blessings,
    Barb

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  13. Denise Goeldner25 January 2014 at 23:48

    Lovely vintage colours, and those dragonflies are so pretty. Thanks so much for joining us over at Emerald Faeries Challenge Blog, good luck and hope to see you next time
    ~ Denise DT ~

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  14. Dewi Lestari26 January 2014 at 01:51

    It's gorgeous as always, Wendy! Thanks for joining at Heck of a Challenge: New
    Hugs
    Dewi

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  15. Sheryl26 January 2014 at 03:22

    Hi Wendy! Your card is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I love the gorgeous blue papers you used and the dragonflies look lovely! I'm sure that the sparkle you added to the wings looks magical! I really love the dp's you used as they remind me of my grandmothers house when I was small. Your card is GORGEOUS!
    Don't forget to stop over at the
    DT BLOG to enter our candy chat!
    I hope that your having a great weekend.
    Big Warm Hugs, Sheryl

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  16. coops26 January 2014 at 14:15

    so beautiful wendy.gorgeous papers and i love your colours and fabulous design.;D

    xx coops xx

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  17. Chris Hanselman26 January 2014 at 15:13

    Lovely card. Love dragonflies. Thanks for joining our Winged Things Challenge at Created With Love Challenges

    ~~Chris
    Co-Owner
    Created with Love Challenges

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  18. PaperDaisies26 January 2014 at 21:50

    This is so pretty. I love everything about your design. Great job. Thank you for joining us over at Ladybug Crafts. Hugs Nina

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  19. rachel26 January 2014 at 22:44

    a stunning card Wendy and amazing colouring - thanks for joining us at Imagination Crafts this month and using one of our stamps. Hugs rachel x

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  20. Christine's Craftyart Blog27 January 2014 at 16:02

    Fantastic card. Thanks for entering the Imagination Crafts Challenge. Chris x

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  21. Tracey Manderson30 January 2014 at 06:07

    wow this is wonderful. I love your choice of papers. Thanks for joining us at The Emerald Faeries, good luck and hope you will join us again.
    Hugs
    Tracey

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  22. Vannessa31 January 2014 at 19:53

    Such a gorgeous card Wendy. Hugs, Vannessa x

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  23. Im just me - Marleen6 February 2014 at 18:53

    oh this is REALLY pretty. Thank you for joining us over on Stamping with the Dragon.
    Marleen DTL xx

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