Hello friends,
Greeting you from a very hot summer’s day in Pretoria. On Monday I went back to work after a month-long holiday. I am going to miss the lazy days filled with crafting, reading and fun things to do. But today’s post is not about the weather or my holiday, it is about a card I created for a few challenges I saw on Paper Playful.
This card, in the shabby chic style, was inspired by the lovely photo at The Card Concept. The little pink roses, pearls, bows and the grey, cream and pink colors in the picture caught my eye and I took this as inspiration for my card. I also love the rustic feel of the picture and try to incorporate that as well in my card.
I made my shabby card in shades of pink, cream and grey and with a lovely lace heart die cut as focal point. The wood grain background paper was perfect to create the rustic feel. I added some pretty pink roses, wax cord bows, pearls and a die cut sentiment. This card was really quick to make and I love the soft look which make it suitable as a birthday, anniversary, valentine or wedding card.
Challenges I entered:
- The Card Concept Challenge #84 (ends 01/22) – Sweet Inspiration (Shabby Chic style)
- Scrapy Land Challenges #82 (ends 01/28) – Anything Goes with a a die cut from a brand that Scrapy Land sells. (Dies: Spellbinders Shapeabilities die “Lace Hearts” (S5-204) — Penny Black Creative die “For You” (51-105))
- Cuttlebug Mania Challenge (ends 01/30) – Valentine’s Day (Dies: Spellbinders Shapeabilities die “Lace Hearts” (S5-204) — Penny Black Creative die “For You” (51-105))
- Aud Sentiments Challenge #195 (ends 02/01) – Anything Goes with a Sentiment
- C.R.A.F.T. Challenges #451 (ends 01/25) – Love / Valentine
The “lace” heart and roses
The sentiment
A close-up of the roses and bow
A peep at the inside
Project details
Cream and pink card-stock — Designer paper — Spellbinders Shapeabilities die “Lace Hearts” (S5-204) — Penny Black Creative die “For You” (51-105) — Roses — Pearls — Wax cord — Tim Holtz distress ink “Antique Linen”
Thank you for visiting today! I hope you like this “sweetheart” card. If you do, please leave a comment – I love reading them. Have a great day and happy crafting.
Regards,
Amelia
Sherrie K
Jan 25, 2018 @ 06:10:19
Absolutely gorgeous!! I love the pretty papers and beautiful lacy heart! The flowers are a perfect addition…love this!
Thanks so much for joining us in the challenge at Scrapy Land!
Sherrie K
Scrapy Land DT Member
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sewpaperpaint
Jan 24, 2018 @ 20:55:32
Hi Amelia! Boy, you really put this pretty paper to work with so few embellishments that come together to create another masterpiece. I have a similar heart design and would like to CASE this card. Love it! Hugs, Autumn
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susan bennett
Jan 24, 2018 @ 16:17:13
Fabulous card and thanks for sharing at craft good luck in the draw and hope to see you joining in again very soon.
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sharon wheet
Jan 24, 2018 @ 14:21:07
what a gorgeous card. and congrats on your win from Card Concept. Just gorgeous!
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Dr Sonia S V
Jan 23, 2018 @ 18:29:20
WOW this is so pretty …you have used my all time favorite die from Spellbinders and dressed it up so beautifully! Thank you so much for joining us at the Cuttlebugmania Challenge!
Cuttlebugmania Challenge DT
Dr Sonia
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PetraL
Jan 23, 2018 @ 18:26:58
Love your card very much Amelia, so sweet.
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M Strach
Jan 23, 2018 @ 16:59:05
What a beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at CRAFT Challenge.
Monika
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brendan
Jan 23, 2018 @ 09:13:58
Amelia, this is a gorgeous card! I love it! Thanks so much for joining us at CRAFT Challenge!
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Linda Mc Enery
Jan 22, 2018 @ 23:39:09
This is beautiful Amelia! I love shabby chic!
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Anonymous
Jan 22, 2018 @ 14:47:59
PRAGTIG
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Julie T
Jan 19, 2018 @ 21:47:06
Oh my this is just gorgeous!
Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
Julie T
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decraftsblog
Jan 19, 2018 @ 21:46:41
Beautiful card, love the typeface of the sentiment. Thank you for joining the CRAFT challenge this week.
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Conniecrafter
Jan 19, 2018 @ 04:23:51
Gorgeous, perfect for so many occasions that’s for sure, love the style of the sentiment and the pearl dot! Pretty flowers to go with your sweet heart!
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Leslie Miller
Jan 18, 2018 @ 19:17:44
Ohhhh, so pretty, Amelia! Wood grain paper is my favorite, and with those pretty roses printed on it — divine! Such a romantically soft and beautiful card!
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Alayne SF
Jan 18, 2018 @ 16:42:11
Such a lovely card suitable for many occasions!
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Mary Trainer
Jan 18, 2018 @ 10:12:28
Beautiful Amelia! x
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ANTOINETTE
Jan 18, 2018 @ 09:30:08
Beautiful!!
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Greer Swart
Jan 18, 2018 @ 09:23:11
absolutely beautiful !!
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Debbie C.
Jan 18, 2018 @ 08:12:26
Beautiful!
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