Mornin' y'all! Daphne is currently gamboling about the living room and playing with a toy and being totally adorable. I went to the store this morning and got her and extendable leash, so we'll see how she does with that in about a half hour when we do our daily neighborhood tour.
Anyway, I've got something a bit different to share today:
Y'all know me and how much I love color--in general, I only make all-neutral cards under duress, but it seemed like the thing to do for this particular card.
Let's talk challenges, shall we? Starting with Festive Friday:
I've got sepia colors (now you know why I made my card all neutrals), twine, distressing techniques if you count sponging and paper tearing, postmarks, and a thinking of you sentiment, not too shabby. This list seemed to dovetail nicely with the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge:
I was actually looking for a plane image for this card, but I think the old-fashioned valise works. Next up is the Atlantic Hearts sketch:
I used a square punch to keep all the background pieces exactly the same size, and once again my flabbers are gasted that I don't have a 1 1/8" square punch. The heck? I have 1", 1 1/4", and 1 3/8" but no 1 1/8". Annoying. And also why my scale is a bit off from the original sketch. Also, I used the twine in place of the foliage on the sketch, and I tried to put some embellishments on there but decided my card looked better without.
I just realized this also works for the Retro Rubber Challenge:
This time I have the diagonal with tag - your choice (vintage) - die cut and everything on this card is vintage, including the cardstock, inks, punch, and die I used. For the stamps, Traveler is the least vintage and has been in my collection for about a year, Post Script is 9 years old, and Teeny Tiny Wishes is at least 14 years old. I hang onto my stamps, because obviously I need them for challenges.
That's it for now, peeps. Next time I will post a colorful card as an antidote to all this brown : ) Cheers!
Supplies, all SU!
Stamps: Traveler, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Post Script
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Lots of Labels Framelits, Early Espresso bakers twine, Dimensionals
9 comments:
Dang, Christy, you really rocked combining all these! I bow down! I'm not much for all-neutrals either, but this looks super cool - VERY vintage! Thanks so much for playing at Retro Rubber!
I love vintage and I LOVE this card! I don't think SU ever made a 1 1/8" square punch, so unless somebody else made it, you probably wouldn't have one! The theme is great for a masculine card and of course, I love that sketch! So happy you played with us at AHSC!
Love the vintage feel of it!! I love the torn paper edge! Thanks for sharing at AHS!
I don't usually go with a neutrals scheme unless a challenge demands it, but this is a great vintage travel-themed card Christy - I love the tag element in particular. You totally nailed those challenges!
Great work combining all these challenges. I love the fact that you don't do neutrals, but really landed this one! The whole card is lovely. Thanks for joining us at Retro Rubber this time. Claire DT
What a great card and great take on our sketch. The vintage vibe and the travel theme are so well conveyed on your card. Thanks for joining us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
sue n.
I love the vintage feel of this card; it works so well with this type of design. As always, love your work! Thanks for playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC).
Brandi R.
DT member AHSC
crzy4scrapbooking.blogspot.ca
wow, I like vintage feel.
Thank you for sharing your creation with us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
You may not love neutrals, but you definitely pulled this one together beautifully. I love all the detail. Thank you for linking to the Festive Friday challenge
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