I made this card using the tutorial from Inspired by Stamping. The tutorial is for the “Colleen Bow”.
As is my normal practice with this sort of card, I used a card topper. Here’s how this card was made:
To make the background I randomly sponged used the following Distress Inks:
Dried Marigold
Victorian Velvet
Old Paper
These were spritzed with water, then I dabbed with a clean piece of material (using the Tim Holtz technique).
I then added Vintage Photo Distress Ink, and spritzed and dabbed again.
Cut a doily in half, sponge with Victorian Velvet, then add to card.
Add sheer ribbon (I used an orange/marigold colour). Top with lace. I dyed my lace with the four colours used for the background. This takes quite a while to dry.
The bow was made with seam binding, which I’d dyed with Dried Marigold Distress Ink. This was then added across the card.
Once all that is done, the card topper can be added to the base. Then proceed as follows:
The greeting – Just Because from Inspired by Stamping – was stamped with Versafine Sepia ink. After fussy cutting it, I added that to the card with dimensionals, then added a white and a brown flower (also from IBS).
That’s it. All done.
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So beautiful Cheryl! This just popped up in my inbox and I just had to let you know! So very beautiful! Hugs, Joanna
This is such a pretty card Cheryl!
Thanks so much, Joanna! I really (really!) appreciate your comments.
Thanks Marcelle – I appreciate your comments too!
Really beautiful Cheryl! Love the colour!
Another gorgeous card Cheryl! I’m a sucker for cards that have doilies or lace and this one has both!
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Thanks so much, Lindsay!
Me too, Marianne! In fact, anything that has a hint of vintage and I’m sucked in…
Woooooow. Your colors on this card are gorgeous, Cheryl. I would love to receive a card like this! You did a beautiful job on the ‘Colleen Bow’, too. 🙂 I am so glad you decided to play along with my IBS challenge!
Beautiful shabby chic card!!! Love the the colors and your beautiful seam binding bow!!! Thanks for joining us at IBS.
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Stunning!! Love the soft colors and and that background paper.
So pretty! Love the colors and your bow is gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at IBS!
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Thanks so much, Colleen. You’re a great teacher!!!
Thanks Calypso! I love shabby chic, and I also love seam binding, especially the fact I can match the colours to the rest of my card.
Thanks Penny! Making your own background is the best thing. It will always be unique.
Thanks Leah! These colours are not the norm for me, but I really love them!