Saturday, March 24, 2012

Spring Break With Our Creative Corner


 
If this is Saturday, then it must be time for another challenge over at Our Creative Corner.  Anita Houston is our host again this week and her challenge to us is to show and tell us where you would go for spring break if you could choose anywhere.   I guess a lot of the DT must have Paris in the Springtime on their mind.  I'm raising my hand here too - LOL.  There are just so many wonderful stamps and vintage images - who could resist?

I made my card in soft spring pastels/neutrals.  The main colors are Creamy Caramel and Soft Sky.  I printed out some digital paper from the Crafty Secrets Creating with Vintage Patterns CD that I just got in stock in my store.  (Of course, I had to grab a copy for me before I put the others in the boutique.)  Then I stamped various French vintage style elements from 7 Gypsies Avalon set in Soft Suede.  I inked up the front panel of the Tim Holtz Postcard texture fade (you had to have guessed that there would some sort of post card involved, right?) and ran a piece of white CS through it.  Then I went over the high points with Creamy Caramel. The castle stamp is from SU's Provincial set.  The metal is all from my shop - I white heat embossed it, sanded it and rubbed creamy caramel ink over it with my finger.  A bit of lace also from my shop (in white) and the rose made with the Tattered Pinecone die made from white CS and Tattered Rose distress stain.

Now I hope you will stop by Our Creative Corner to see where the rest of the team is dreaming of taking a spring break vacation.  What's your spring break vacation destination?  Hope you will join our challenge this week.  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!










Challenges Entered:
Artistic Stamper March Challenge - Travel

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23 comments:

  1. Absolutely lovely Linda, as usual you have put your shabby touch on this Challenge.
    Smiles:)

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  2. I lurrrrve this card, stunning work :) lainey x

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  3. Just stunning Linda ... you always blow me away with your fabulous creations!!!! Love this one too!!!

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  4. I always am anxious to see what you create for our challenges (and others). Your work is so pretty and very easy on the eye. I love all the little details and the 'complete-ness' of your card.
    The tattered rose is a pretty addition!
    I hope your weekend is filled with rest, and crafting!
    hugs, sharon w.

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  5. Shabby brilliance Linda...the lace and frills are absolutely perfect and gorgeous...love the rose and embossed background as well!

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  6. Gorgeous card, Linda! I love all the layers and distrssing and beautiful details! Wonderful design!

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  7. wow so much going on, yet it all goes together! I love it!!!

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  8. OH MY, this is pure perfection Linda!! Love the neutral tones!! Hope you are having a great weekend!!

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  9. Beautiful, I love the corner piece and lace with that stamp!

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  10. This is beautiful, Linda! I just returned from France and this card brings me right back there!

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  11. Beautiful and soft colors with shabby goodness - how perfect! I see those vintage flea markets in your card. So pretty! Hugs, Marcy XO

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  12. So soft and delicate and with all the perfect embellishments.
    As always...this is stunning, Linda.
    x

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  13. this is gorgeous Linda...I am so excited to be on the F&F team...thanks for everything!

    enjoy *~*

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  14. I love the metal elements on your beautiful Paris inspired card. And the whispy white whatever-it-is behind your flower is very interesting. I love it!

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  15. Beautiful card, lovely soft colour palette which I love and so beautifully put together as always. Fabulous. Tracy x

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  16. Linda, what a stunning card this is! So soft and elegant and that flower is amazing from the pinecone die! Have a great Sunday!

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  17. Linda....I am so stoked about your new Funky Blog!!! LOVE THE CONCEPT! I have been a fan of your work for a long time...so this will be a real treat for me....to see your funky, vintage fun side on more than one blog! :) Let the fun begin! <3 Candy

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  18. This shabby little card is stunning Linda!

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  19. mmmmm - Paris and vintage - my fave combo - just beautiful!!!!!

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  20. it is such a beatiful card. It's your fault I am still looking for crinoline here in Holland... hehe

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  21. Wow Linda this is awesome I have so missed coming to visit, but I am now back on track so I can come see more of your truly wonderful, creative and inspirational work.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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