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"I used to think that anyone doing anything weird was weird. I suddenly realized that anyone doing anything weird wasn't weird at all and it was the people saying they were weird that were weird." -- Paul McCartney









Monday, February 11, 2013

A VINTAGE CARD FOR THE OUTLAWZ


The image featured on my card is a digi by Sandi's Samples, and is coloured using alcohol markers and a white gel pen.

I decided that she looked like she was from yesteryear and so I needed to make a vintage themed card.

Here is what I used on my card, from the bottom up:

cream CS base card
cream CS card mat with inked edges
offcut of vintage DP with inked edges
brocade flowers
satin ribbon and bow
stitched on arch of peach coloured beads
stitched on ruffle of vintage lace
string of pearl beads
spray of flowers
Although i spent way too much time and effort stitching everything on by hand, I loved creating this project and I think it's going to be one of those that I pin up on my "brag" board.

luv'n huggz
Jen Leeflang
DURBAN
SOUTH AFRICA

I would like to add my card to the following challenges:

THE OUTLAWZ, CREATIVE  FREEBIE CHALLENGE
ECLECTIC ELLAPU, GIRLY
GLITTER N SPARKLE, #19, GIRLS ARE MADE OF..
NO MATTER WHICH CHALLENGE, #6, RIBBONS AND BOWS
ONE STITCH AT A TIME, ANYTHING GOES
CMC COPIC CHALLENGE GROUP, #61, COLOUR WITH TEXTURE
FAIRY TALE, #60, STITCHING, FAUX OR REAL
INSPIRE ME FRIDAYS, #95, ANYTHING GOES
HAPPY CAMPERS, #10, SHABBY CHIC
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE VINTAGE, #36, LACE AND PEARLS


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13 comments:

  1. Elaine aka EllapuFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Wow Jen this is stunning... another fabulous design from you hun. TFS with us Eclectics this time and hope to see you again soon
    Hugz Elaine aka Ellapu x

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  2. JennyFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Eine außergewöhnliche Karte. Gefällt mir gut.
    Danke für deine Teilnahme bei Fairy tale Challenge.LG Jenny

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  3. Paper ProfusionFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Hi Jen, all that tricky stitching work has made for a fabulous card. I love the way the striking curve of ruffled lace and peach beads echo the curve of her hat. Her pearl necklace is stunning. A gorgeous card.

    Thank-you so much for sharing with us this week at Eclectic Ellapu. Good luck and we hope to see you again soon. Nicola (Eclectic Ellapu Design Team)

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  4. ChristaFebruary 12, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    This is really a very beautiful card !! Thank you for joining us at NMWC. Christa.

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  5. PennyFebruary 12, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    Oh, Jen, this is so fabulous! Love the entire design! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  6. BiancaFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    You have made a very lovely card! Thank you for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge! xx Bianca

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  7. NelaFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Totally adorable!
    Thanks for playing along with us at Fairytale Challenge!
    xx Nela

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  8. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Lovely card Jen, so much to look at, it's lovely ... Thanks for joining in with us at Happy Campers x

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  9. ClaireFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Hi Jen wow what a beautiful card - a really lovely vintage project. Thanks for joining us at NMWC this month
    Claire xx

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  10. Patricia St MartinFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Jen, Lovely card. Love how you did her hat wonderful texture. Thanks for joining us at Color Me Creative.
    Hugs, Patricia

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  11. Shelby GoolsbyFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    This is so pretty, I just love the green!! You did a wonderful job on the texture and I am so happy you joined us at CMC. Have a great weekend!!

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  12. Made by MandyFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    This is so elegant Jen, love all the different elements that you have put together to create the look.

    Many thanks for joining in with our 'Anything Goes' challenge over at OSAAT & hope to see you back again soon.

    Mandy (DT member for OSAAT)

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  13. Paper Sewn VisionsFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Fabulous card and image. Thank you for sharing and joining in at NMWC. Hugs, Velma

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