Friday, December 7, 2012

Vintage Joy Holiday Card with Paper Artsy

Hi Dreamers!
I am back today with a vintagey Holiday card made with Paper Artsy stamps....available in the USA from Blockheads Paper Arts!  I added lost of texture  and layers on the card to showcase this fab image.




Materials List:
Stamps: Holiday Theatre Paper Artsy from Blockheads Paper Arts
Ink:
Tuxedo Black Memento
Vintage Photo Distress -Ranger
Spray Inks:
Java Walnut Antiquing Solution
Gold
Chicken Wire Crafters Workshop Template
5 x 7 Embossing Folder
Cardstock: Dark Green, Cream
Red Rhinestones
Ribbons



Instructions:

  • Make a card base from dark green CS 
  • Lay the Crafters Workshop Template on the card and spray on the inks
  • Distress with Vintage Photo
  • Run a rectangle of the same dark green CS through the Cuttlebug with the 5 x7 folder
  • Run the Vintage Photo ink pad over the dry embossing and add to the card base






  • Stamp the image with Tuxedo Black ink on cream CS and distress heavily with Vintage Photo
  • On cream CS, use the template again with the spray inks--stamp the image again on this piece
  • Cut a rectangle from this piece and place over the other stamped piece.  
  • Distress with Vintage Photo some more and add to card front










  • Tie a bow in the gold sheer ribbon--tie a  piece of red ribbon around the knot
  • Add the red rhinestones


How about a few Challenges for my Vintage Joy Card??!!
Fussy and Fancy: I love Christmas
Aud Sentiments: anything goes
Dutch Dare: non traditional colors
Craft us Crazy: Christmas or fav embellishment

I will be back tomorrow with another Paper Artsy Holiday  project and on Sunday you will find more Christmas inspiration with a Holiday Postcard with Character Construction.  Have a great Friday!  Love ya.
Karen

6 comments:

  1. lovely, Karen, such pretty colors and layers!

    :-)

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  2. Such an amazing image, and it looks just fantastic with your rich, golden colours - gorgeous card!
    Alison x

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  3. Wow gorgeous and so very elegant. That bow is stunning!

    Thanks for joining us as Dutch Dare Card Challenge this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Crafting Vicky

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  4. This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your creation with us over at Fussy and Fancy Friday. Ann xxx

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  5. Great card. Love the colours and the distressing. Awesome techniques here.

    Thank you for sharing this with us at Aud Sentiments.

    Mel xx

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