Those of you who know me, understand that I am not really a "vintage" type of gal when it comes to papercrafting. But, I have a dear friend who adores everything vintage. Because we were going to be roommates at Leadership and I wanted to make an appropriate card for Ann, I needed to put aside my comfort zone and attempt to make a card that would suit Ann's taste. You should have seen my table by the time I finished this card! But, all-in-all, I am pleased with how it turned out.
The color coach was my source for the color combo of Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Night of Navy. Paired with very vanilla, this color combo gave me the "vintage" look that I wanted.
Texture is a must for any card headed to Ann. An assortment of embossing folders and edgelits provided an extra punch. And, of course pearls add a sweet touch. The Labels Collection Framelits provided a base for the flattened Soda Pop Top that was enhanced with stamped images from the Collage Curios stamp set. Applying Crystal Effects to that image produces a shine and it blurs the stamped image just enough to enhance the vintage feel of this card.
The splotches of ink on the very vanilla cardstock are courtesy of the French Foliage stamp set. I've learned from Ann that EVERY vintage card must use this stamp somewhere on the card.
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Hugs,
Ginger
Wow, Ginger, I love the Vintage Card and the card that you did two ways!! So the Vintage Card is blue and not black? You do beautiful work!! I think I might have to try these cards!! That includes the one Beth did! Oh, what am I saying- I will try one of each of the samples!! Good Work!!
I love it Ginger. But oh my word…so much work! Good job.
BEAUITIFUL !!
Ah, Ginger! You are such a sweetie! Your card was absolutely gorgeous in person. From the texture to the pearls, it was everything this vintage girl could ask for! You did a fabulous job!
One of my favorite cards ever. Amazing!
Ginger – this card is so beautiful! She sure loved it. I was just watching one of the videos from Leadership and I saw you and your surename just popped out to me. As a Finn it was kinda nice to read a “familiar” name – well atleast to me it’s familiar. 😉