The Flourishes Focus challenge was to distress, and you know as much as I love the look, I'm not much good at it. So I let Basic Grey's Lemonade papers do most of the work, since they are distressed by design. I did add a little sponging to all the papers and the crocheted ribbon which adds to the, if not distressed, at least vintage look.
What a lovely card! Yes, your crocheted lace does give this a card a beautiful vintage look (one of my favorites) . The paper is a perfect fit. Very, very pretty. And the pearls!!! What a perfect touch!
Registered: August 20, 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 2169
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 2:16 AM
Such a beautiful card! The pearls add the perfect look - the card somehow reminds me of a well-dressed woman. The pinks and yellows are looking beautiful!
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 12:22 PM
A beautiful, beautiful card. Love the colors and the lace. Please check out the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge by clicking on the link below my signature. We would be honored to have one of your lovely creations in our weekly challenge.
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Registered: October 2, 2008 Location: western massachusetts Posts: 222
Sun, Aug 23, 2009 @ 5:04 PM
I don't comment on many cards...but this one is a stunner - I just got some 'lemonade' paper, I hope I can do as well as you did with this one...we shall see
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