Korin's given us such a great sketch today, so easy to work with! I went for a vintage look with several SNSS sets and made the top panel quite large - all edges have been sponged with Ranger Distress inks. The Vintage Postcard set is fun because there are so many different elements to combine, layer and play with. I used some very light warm gray tone copics to tone down the bright hues of my coloring so that it would give a more vintage impression. I recently found some twine made by Creative Expressions which is wound with creamy hues rather than stark white and it works well with vintage cards.
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Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 GMT Views: 4007
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Registered: November 21, 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 6867
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 @ 9:20 PM
I love the whole vintage look going on here Bridget, yet still the colors are wonderfully vivid...great tip on toning the copic colors down! ...am keeping my eyes peeled for that twine too! Terrific card!
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Registered: March 15, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 11018
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 @ 11:57 PM
Bridget, your lovely post card is a gorgeous example of vintage loveliness!!! Your morning glories with the pearls are so pretty!!! Love the God Bless You postage stamp!!! And I ALWAYS love sewing on cards!!! Just beautiful!!!
Registered: February 9, 2010 Location: Mentone, California Posts: 7361
Sun, Apr 29, 2012 @ 10:38 AM
I love this card! I am so glad it was in the favorites as I missed it this week. Love the colors and design. Your sewing, as usua,l is perfection and just the right addition to this card.
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Registered: June 19, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 6005
Sun, Apr 29, 2012 @ 11:24 PM
When I saw this card on your blog it reminded me of my paternal grandmother's "autograph" book. It was very Victorian. Beautiful handwritten notes and poetry separated by thin tissue paper graced each page. Some had stamps as well. This card has that same feel to it. It's lovely Bridget.
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