While blurfing today, I came across a great inspiration challenge at Stamping Around. The photo inspiration was this catalog cover for Land's End, and the instant I saw it, I knew I'd have to play along. So I dug out a Stampin' Up! set that hasn't seen ink in centuries, and went to work with my Stamp-a-ma-jig. I stamped my roses, cut them out, and distressed them with Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress Inks. I aged my white twill ribbon (www.twilltape.com) with Antique Linen as well, then attached it and some burlap using my sewing machine and a straight stitch all around the edges. I thought the burlap echoed the texture of the basket - it's a fun accent to play with, but can get unruly unless you sew it down!
I decided to shabby it up even more with some Tattered Rose Crackle paint along the edges; after it dried, I went back in and smudged some coral ink over it to give it more "oomph."
I also used some Rock Candy Distress Crackle paint and some Dazzling Diamonds to pretty up the flowers a bit. The sentiment is from Anna Griffin.
Just a little enabling before I go..... Friday and Saturday (Feb. 26 and 27), Cornish Heritage Farms is awarding double CHF points with every rubber order, AND giving away a free spool of ribbon for online orders of $75 and over. I'm just sayin'... :) I'm off to watch some Olympic hockey..... Have a great weekend!
11 comments:
GORGEOUS, Jean! Wow! You really nailed that inspiration! It's just perfect! Love that you added the crackle paint--love that stuff!
...and thanks alot for the CHF enabling!
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
Wowee what a gorgeous card!! I love your roses on the burlap - it's perfect for the inspiration photo!! Beautiful!! Thanks for playing along! :)
Love the contrast of the burlap against the delicate Roses, striking indeed!
Gosh, this is just beautiful! Love the glittery parts on the roses!
this came out great! I need to get myself some of that twill.
This is beautiful! I spray Wheatfields Glimmer Mist on my twill to age it. The roses are fabulous.
Your card is lovely - you've captured the inspiration piece to a "t"! Love your style!
My goodness, what an amazing work of art! I love those roses and how perfectly they reflect the inspiration. Wonderful job, just gorgeous!
Such a clever idea - the soft romatic colours and then the touch of burlap - you have captured the essence of Shabby Chic. Gorgeous. Lynne Moncrieff x
Wowzers! That is one gorgeous birthday card!
beautiful!!
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