Just a Little Something...

Hello!  So glad you've stopped by today!

I have a card to share with you...something a little different than the usual you often find posted here.

A few months ago, a lovely lady contacted me via my Etsy store and asked if I would be willing to make her a custom made 60th Anniversary Card.  She had a fabulous theme in mind...the 1950's retro style with a couple swing dancing.  I had a great time sourcing images and finally found what I thought would be perfect for this order!

Are you ready to see?

Now, this lovely customer requested a 3D image as well as some personalization on the outside as well as the inside.  I've added quite a bit of dimension to the card...first on the base itself, then the car and and lastly the couple have been paper pieced with multiple layers.  I love how it came out!

Here's a peek at the inside of the creation...

Don't you just love those vinyl records...you can almost hear the jukebox pumping out all those fantastic tunes!

Well, I'm happy to say that the card is on it's way to the customer and I hope she along with the recipients will be happy with this labor of love! 

Until next time...

Christmas Greetings

Another weekend is upon us!

I hope you've had a great week, and are ready for a restful weekend!

I'm showcasing another Christmas card today!

It's Friday, and you know what that means...a new challenge with us at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!

And guess what?

Our theme for this week is once again...

"Anything Goes"

I know you aren't tiring of these as we've had great participation with awesome cards!

You all rock!

Can I begin by showing my creation first?

Here's what I came up with...

Isn't she most elegant?  I fell in love with this image as I usually do with all retro and vintage images!
Imagine dressing up with the family to decorate the house...having some special dainties that are only made during the holiday season.  Neatly wrapping all the gifts to place under the newly decorated tree.  Definitely NOT how we do it at our house!  LOL
There really is something about the simpler days of eras gone by.
Just to let you know, this elegant one of a kind card is being sold in my Etsy Shop should you be interested!

Be sure to check out the CSAYL blog to see what kind of creativity our "Anything Goes" challenge inspired in the rest of the DT members. 
The lucky winner of this challenge will be invited to guest design with us in the month of June!

Until next time...

This card has been entered in the following challenges...

"Little Lamb"

Welcome!

If you've been following me for awhile, you will already know that I love, love, love

 retro and vintage cards!
And, today's card I'm sharing with you goes down that retro road!

I was so excited to see the new challenge we're running at Unstampabelles this month!

"Incorporate an Animal or Bird...using Pastel Colors"

I knew I had the perfect collage sheets I had purchased off Etsy to create for this one!
Remember those retro baby lamb images that used to be used for baby cards many years ago...I'm pretty sure my mom received something similar when I was born! LOL
(I'm really dating myself now aren't I!)

Well, I got busy and here's where my creativity led me...

Now, the colors are actually a lot softer than what they appear here in the photo.
This was a super fast and simple card to make.  The card is actually just a note card size which for me means it's gonna be more clean and simple with few embellies.  The only extra touch I've added is to add Glitter Ritz to the grass to make it shimmer like it's covered in dew, and I've also added a touch of white flocking to the lamb.

I think this would make such a cute and different baby card!

Taking into consideration that Easter (all those pastel colors)  is just around the corner,  I don't think you should have any trouble coming up with a card or scrapbook page to play along with us this month.  Just remember...No Stamping!
It's really not that hard...and it challenges you to think outside the box!
For more inspiration, please take a peek at what the other Belles have created for you here!

Oh, and lastly I should mention that we are sponsored by Regal Press this month!  They are generously offering one lucky winner a $15 gift voucher!

 
http://www.regalcraftcards.com.au/

So, put on those thinking caps and see where this challenge can lead you this month!

Until next time...


This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Challenges 4 Everybody..."Anything Goes"
Crafting When We Can..."For a Child"
The Squirrel and The Fox..."All Creatures Great and Small"
Open Minded Crafting..."Animal Antics"
Polkadoodles..."Animal Magic"
Totally Papercrafts..."Pastels"
Country View Challenges..."New Beginning"
Feeling Crafty Challenges..."For a Child"
Seemacrafts..."Vintage"