What a pretty card! I love the flowers! I went shopping with my 16 year old yesterday. She is redecorating her room and turning it into what she calls Blue Vintage. We bought an old blue Samsonite Makeup case for her to put her make up in and she was scouring the Flea Markets like an old pro. We saw so many cool vintage looking things that we knew we could make ourselves. I told her I would make her a vintage looking "A" (her name is Allie).
I used Vickie's card as my inspiration. I made the blue flower from some scrap pieces from jeans I cut into shorts for Allie a few weeks ago. I cut them out with the distressed flower die from Tim Holtz and then distressed them by rolling them in my hands and sponging on some Tim Holtz walnut stain. I put that walnut stain on some lace Pat Smethers sent me a long time ago and on the paper I used to cover the chipboard "A." I think Allie will be thrilled. We are off today to go Blue Vintage hunting again.
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Sun, Apr 01, 2012 @ 9:46 AM
Ai yi yi! Allie! She knows she's blessed, right? Sister, your art is so amazing, and I love Allie's theme. How great that you go scrapin' together to make beautiful things. I love that you made this gorgeous bloom from a pair of jeans. Sweet. Aw...the coveted lace- you use it so well sweet friend. Love ya much!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
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Sun, Apr 01, 2012 @ 1:04 PM
Nancy, what a delightful vintage creation and wonderful way to honor our featured stamper this week! Allie must be thrilled to have this gorgeous vintage piece in her newly renovated room! Hugz!
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