Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Vintage Warm Wishes


For my American Friends  - We remember Veteran's Day today, for us in Canada it is Remembrance Day...Let we Forget.

We have another beautiful set to show you today reminiscent of old fashioned Christmases, with a Currier and Ives feel,  illustrated by the wonderful Lauren Pope.   It's Called Vintage Postcard and it combines a beautiful Winter scene, with numerous old fashioned elements that can be used to give it the feel of a beautiful vintage postcard.  I have two cards to show you today....


I've really tried to give this some old world feel  - stamping the image in Bravo Burgundy ink and then adding a little fine tip Stampin' Write Markers to give a little more burgundy or deep green where it needed it.   This card is a little longer than usual at 4 x 6 inches.  


Above you can see that I *vintaged* it up by sponging both Barn Door Distress ink and Tea Stain Distress ink on the edges.  I've added some gorgeous Christmas paper from Webster's Pages - Waiting for Santa and Sweet Season pack .  As well as adding some gorgeous Crochet Trimmed Velvet Ribbon. 


And here is more of a detail on the image....it's really so lovely isn't it?  


Now I tried some similar colors but with a different feel.


I stamped the image in Memento Tuxedo Black, and then added some color with Copics and then also stamped an additional part of the image and colored it in with the Spotlighting technique.  Then I cut out 14 different shapes from the Lattice Pendant Die, attached it to the image with Scor Tape so it would be nice and sturdy and then wove this gorgeous glittered velvet ribbon through the shapes.  It adds some real glamour!


And below is a little detail on the pretty postmark I added as the sentiment....



Don't forget everyone that we have a wonderful Release party tonight (Thursday 11th) at the Splitcoaststampers Flourishes Forum 8 pm MTN/9 PM Central/10 PM Eastern!    These sets will be available tonight after the release party...

You can enter to win this beautiful set at the Flourishes Blog today....

And we still have ONE MORE fantastic set to show you tomorrow....I think it's my favourite of the release!  So please come back!

For some more beauty on this wonderful set see the Design Team...

Vintage Scene - Stamps: Flourishes - Vintage Postcard;  Ink:  SU! Bravo Burgundy, Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Ranger Tea Stain Distress Ink;  Paper:  Flourishes Classic Ivory Cardstock, Webster's Pages - Waiting for Santa Sweets of the Season;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Floral Accent Shapeabilities, Lattice Borderabilties, sponge, SW Markers, Crochet Lace Edged Velvet, Twine, Buttons, Glue Dots, Dimensionals. 


Glamour Spotlight Scene - Stamps:  Flourishes Vintage Postcard;  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black;  Paper:  Flourishes Classic Ivory, SU! Cherry Cobbler;  Accessories;  Big Shot, Lattice Pendant Die, 3/4 inch Circle Punch, 1 inch  Circle Punch, 1 3/4 inch Circle Punch, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Dimensionals, Glittered Velvet Ribbon

17 comments:

Marisa said...

What a glorious scene on these lovely cards. Love the spotlighted one.

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

Christine, the amazing amount of detail you add to your projects is...well amazing! I love the pop of green on the first image and the use of spellbinders is fabulous! Gorgeous creations!

KarinsArtScrap said...

these cards are gorgeous christine.
they look like an old christmas picture.


greetings karin

Crystal said...

Oh my goodness Christine these are breathtaking sooooooo GORGEOUS sweetie!!

Jerri Jimenez said...

Both cards are absolutely stunning, absolutely amazing! Love the spotlight on the second card!

Charlette Finley said...

Beautiful cards. Alot of work and very well worth it. Love the spotlighting! TFS

Stacy Morgan said...

Christine these rich and beautiful scenes are wonderful. Your first one the flourished edges and the layout is great together. The spotlight in your second one and the sparkly black ribbon really set it off. Beautiful cards.

Holly said...

Wow, such different looks for both cards. They are both gorgeous, and I love the vintage-y feel of this stamp!

Heather Rogers said...

Love both cards Christine. The pink tones are very pretty. :)

Emily Keaton said...

Wow, these are beautiful, Christine!! That vintage postcard image is amazing and I loved seeing your two different presentations for it :)

Ravengirl said...

Love the spotlighting you did with this image!

Beate said...

Christine, I love what you did with this set. I can't wait until it arrives in my mailbox.
Beautiful cards!
Hugs and smiles

Danni said...

So beautiful!

dpkennedy said...

These are both gorgeous! I love the fourishes on the corners and one the second card the spotlighting technique is fantastic!

Dawn B. said...

These are both really pretty Christine.. I LOVE how you highlighted the church.. I also really like how you added the sentiments. Great job.

Leslie Miller said...

The vintage beauty of these has me in a swoon, Christine! All the fabulous details -- it's hard to stop looking!

Julie Koerber said...

How dreamy! I just love the pop of color and all the additions you added to create these beauties!