Linda Coughlin and the gals over at Frilly & Funkie started a new challenge today. I love Frilly and Funkie because the challenges have to be in a vintage style...something that is very dear to my heart.
This particular challenge is all about words and a sentiment that you want to create a piece around. My sentiment is "Who Were You Before You Put Yourself Last?" I love this thought provoking question. Think about it....
The sweet little vintage girl is deep in thought and she is perfect for my chosen sentiment.
I created this piece on a 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 piece of watercolor paper as my backing. I can use this on a 5x7 card or as a little wall hanging. The background paper is from The Glitz Girls and so is the ferris wheel ephemera card. The flowers are sprayed to coordinate and the buttons are ones I had in a big blue Ball canning jar.
The sentiment is stamped onto a piece of distressed pink crepe paper that has been glued to a piece of Grungeboard. The die cut is one of Tim Holtz' Mini Labels. I added the two holes with a CropADile and added an antique copper grommet to each side. Brown checked ribbon holds the sentiment in place. I also added touches of antique lace underneath the sprayed roses.
My sweet little girl is a vintage photograph that I have on my computer. I sized it and she is glued onto a piece of Grungeboard that is die cut from Tim Holtz' Mini Baroque. I then added some ruffled crepe paper behind the Mini Baroque that has been aged with some Honey spray and then edged with Chestnut Roan and Sepia Black cats eye ink pads. I love the way it looks and I think it added even more of a vintage feeling to the photograph.
Since spring is here, I took this piece outside to photograph it among my bridal wreath bushes that are absolutely beautiful right now.
WELCOME SPRING!!
Take some time to stop and smell the flowers, listen to the birds and soak in some of our beautiful world.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Have a glorious day!
Candy your card is absolutely beautiful, I love all those soft colours and the photo is lovely. Love the bridal wreath bush in your garden - we have had snow today!!!
ReplyDeleteVERY thought provoking!!! just LOVE it!! and BTW...what a GORGEOUS tree!!
ReplyDeleteOK....HATE IT when I'm logged into another account and DON'T realize it!!! sooooo GLAD I'm a blonde!!!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderfully adorable!!! Love her to pieces!
ReplyDelete~Linda
Loving your beautiful project, the embellishments as usual are gorgeous and the young girl has such a sweet face. Looks perfect amongst the flowers Candy. The words.....aaah yes, before we were married and had children methinks......but there again wouldn't be without them.... x
ReplyDeleteOh my, Candy! This is just as sweet as can be! And if the card wasn't sweet enough, the way you photographed it against those gorgeous flower is just stunning! Your color palette with the pinks is yummy and I love the way you colorized the little sweetie. Super idea to cover the grungeboard with the vintage crepe paper. I love that stuff but never thought of doing that - thanks for the tip! I so appreciate the support you are giving us over at Frilly and Funkie. It's great to have you playing along with us!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Linda
I only remember that part of me after I've been on vacation for a couple of days, which has been too long! What an awesome sentiment and thought provoking as well! I love your little girl image and the way you colored her...just striking! This is an awesome card!!! Thank you so much for playing along with us this week at Frilly & Funkie!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project Candy, I love the sentiment you've used, will be giving that some thought ! The colours you've used vitnage perfection as are the images. Thanks so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteLoving this card Candy the sweet little girl image is precious and photographing it outside sure adds that extra touch .
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
What a stunning card Candy. I just love that image. Hope you have a lovely Easter. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat spectacular card! I love that little girl and the ferris wheel! it is all so lovely!
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Hi Candy. Thank you for visiting my blog and for leaving such kind comments. Feeling inspired at present so hope to create some more over the next week. your card is beautiful. I love it all but in particular your flowers are fabulous. Happy crafting ......hugs Annie x
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling card, Candy! Love the colors, especially how you did the little girl. The antique grommets look like they've come from the ferris wheel. I love the way you've clustered the lace and flowers around the sentiment. So glad to see you again at Frilly & Funkie!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! And your sentiment is quite thought provoking. LOVE this! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Is your card ever darling! LOVE!!!
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
Hi, I'm new to your blog and would love to know what kind of tree that is with your bridal wreath bushes. My daughter wants to make a border along her property line and this is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm new to your blog and would love to know what kind of tree that is with your bridal wreath bushes. My daughter wants to make a border along her property line and this is just beautiful.
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