I'm working on the Splitcoaststampers' Virtual Stamp Night Mini Challenge #2, whose theme is "Little Women." The requirement is to make a vintage card in keeping with what their era of Christmas might look like. I also went to several other SCS challenges for the layout and embellishment inspiration.
I started by looking through my stash of patterned papers for something with a vintage flair. I found two perfect pieces that I was pretty excited about. I checked my layout inspirations and with the paper in hand, my mojo began to simmer. I jotted down a quick sketch of changes and additions I might want to add to the layout, so that I could gather all my tools and materials before I started the timer to begin making my actual card.
I opened up my stash of Christmas embellishments and re-acquainted myself with what I had, looking for something that would work with my chosen papers. Right off, I spotted the lovely dimensional tree that I ended up using, but it certainly needed some background framing, which led me to the lovely, vintage-looking oval frame. Of course, vintage means lace, pearls, ribbon, etc. to me, so I searched through my stash of these types of items for ones that might go well with my papers and my layout ideas. I had to "build" my own lace panel as what I had was either too large or too small. I cut out and cut down the center of the wider piece and added new edge lace to make it the perfect width. I was really pleased with how it turned out. All in all, I am pretty happy with how my card evolved so quickly and how well it turned out. Take a peek below:
Ingredients: Papers: Stampin' Up cardstock--Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler; American Crafts/ The Color of Memories--Vintage Christmas #320369/ Musical Score #341340. Die: Cottage Cuts--Oval Doily. Punch: EK--Scalloped Scallops border; Stampin' Up--Curvy Corners (retired). Dimensional Chipboard: K&Company/ EB Versions of Christmas Grand Adhesives--Christmas tree; Recollections Chipboard Accents--Christmas sentiment. Lion Bonbons Jingle Bells (Christmas colors plain/ metallic). Recollections--mini pearls. Stash: Two laces/ modified; Fun Foam (pop up layering). Size: 4-3/4x6 inches.
(This card became my daughter, Michele's Christmas card).
(This card became my daughter, Michele's Christmas card).
