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It has been a while since I have stamped just for me. I decided I would check out this week's Mojo Monday sketch challenge and get to work. I really liked the non-traditional size and fun details on this week's sketch. I was in the mood to make either a pretty card, or a vintage design. As you can see, vintage won. Since Summer is only a few days away, I pulled out my "By the Sea" set by TJ Designs. I have never actually used it on a completed project until today. I have wanted to use it several times, but everything ended up in the trash. I have envisioned what I have wanted, but have never achieved the right look until today. I think it helped that I paired the stamp set with the coordinating Collage Pack. You can find all of these items on the
TweetyJill website.
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I love combining stamped images with these wonderful vintage images from the collage pack. I added a little bit of zig-zag stitching to the bottom of the card as well as some vintage glass glitter and a sea-shell from my stash. I actually ended up sponging the seashell as well as the card to give it the same time-worn feel. It just looked too white next to all of the distressing.
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I added a bit of gingham ribbon as the finishing touch.
I have quite a few teacher gifts, etc. to get ready before my kid's get out of school on July 2nd, so I will be sharing those designs with you as well. Thanks for fluttering by!
Wow, Kelly! This is so beautiful. Your vintage creations are always so breathtaking. Thanks for playing! :)
ReplyDeleteYou created a wonderful card. I love the vintage style.
ReplyDeleteNadia
OMG, Kelly, this is a GORGEOUS card!! I've always loved collage and vintage styles and yours is a real winner!
ReplyDeleteI think this is both vintage AND pretty! Love it.
ReplyDeleteSo many super elements to see on this - everything just works perfectly together! :)
ReplyDeleteI lovea this vintage look. Your card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteC Burke
OMG Kelly this is STUNNING!! I love everything about it!! You have an amazing touch with glitter... I would love to see a little tutorial sometime on how you get that lovely effect. TFS!
ReplyDeleteI love it---just love it! The vintage style is perfect! Blessings,Sharon
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous Kelly! I love how the black gingham ribbon plays off of the sentiment-- really adds WOW!
ReplyDeleteWow, how stunning!!
ReplyDeletekelly, your card is absolutely amazing. I am in awe.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! love the vintage look.
ReplyDeleteWowzers Kelly! This is gorgeous! I love when you go vintage...it's always beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love your vintage, Kelly! I just looked at this set at TJ the other day but decided I'd better wait...boo hoo!
ReplyDeleteLoVe the Vintage!!! Gorgeous Card Kelly.
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Brooke
I absolutely adore this card!! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteYour vintage is awlays pretty! :) this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful vintage creation! love the colors and the big sentiment - super images on this!
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