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8.17.2010

Waltzingmouse Blog Hop :: Vintage Friend


Hey Everyone! I cleaned my studio on Saturday and it seems like it stifled my creativity. Yes, I like 'organized chaos!' As I looked around my clean work spaces, I did not see anything to grab and work in a small 6" square foot space! So, I was not sure if I would be able to be inspired enough to create something for Waltzingmouse Stamps' Blog Waltz. But, hours and a few mistakes later, here it is! The biggest mistake I made was that I had an additional sentiment at the bottom that stated, "You are my best friend." That obviously did not make sense with the "Friend" sentiment! So, I just removed it! Anyway, thanks so much for waltzing by today. Here are some card details.

Instructions
  1. Trim patterned paper to 4" x 5.25".
  2. Adhere doily.
  3. Stamp flourish pattern on vintage tag, then adhere over top of doily.
  4. Stamp flower and leaf, color, then cut out and adhere on vintage tag.
  5. Add ribbon treatment.
  6. Add pearls.
Supplies

Stamps :: Waltzingmouse Stamps - seasons of love, roses in bloom
Ink :: Stampin' Up! - chocolate chip; Copic markers; Close to My Heart - bamboo
Cardstock :: Papertrey Ink - lemon tart, rustic cream
Patterned Paper :: Kaisercraft - up, up & away collection (bumpercar)
Embellishments :: Papertrey Ink - lemon tart twill tape; Vintage Scrap Shop - vintage tag; Craft Supply - doily; Recollections via Michaels - pearls

Have a great Tuesday! Thanks for visiting!

31 comments:

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Wow, lovely... I really struggled with the genre and here you go pulling off a classy stylish, not too busy, vintage/shabby card. I'm impressed. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who likes organized chaos.

Pauline said...

Beautiful, love that rose.

Clare said...

Beautiful, love the pattern on the tag!

Carole Pillon said...

Very vintage tag !!!!

Isha Gupta said...

Beautiful card. Love the use of Tag here. I have been thinking about creating such a card with tag and now got the inspiration too. Thanks

anya said...

Love it Ashley! Great idea to use the tag - it looks fantastic. So glad you could waltz with us again!

Carly said...

Ashley this is so beautiful! The tag and the doilie are just the perfect touch! Gorgeous design!

Lindsay said...

So lovely Ashley. I love the color scheme and the doily.

Glenda J said...

So soft and pretty. Love the tag!

Mona Pendleton said...

Very beautiful card Ashley Girl! So feminine & Shabby-Chic! You did an amazing job coloring that gorgeous Rose! Thanks so much for joining along with the WM Waltz :)

Laurie Marmon said...

The soft yellows are just so pretty on this card. Always a great card when I stop by. Thanks for sharing.

Joanne Gilch said...

Isn't that doily just the perfect thing for a vintage card!!!

Heather Rogers said...

Lovely card! You did an amazing job coloring the flower and the tag and doily are a perfect additon. ;)

Latisha said...

Not only is this beautiful, but it has a nice balance, and flows perfect!

Janet said...

Elegant

B said...

Absolutely lovely! :)Fun stamped pattern!

Julia Aston said...

Oh Yum Ashley! love the yellows - the great tag and doily! so pretty!

I can't see your pics from my computer at work for some reason - so I had to wait till I got home tonight to comment!

Kelly S. said...

You have the coolest layouts EVER, Ashley! I would never think to layer things the way you do! Love the angles, and the beautiful printed tag. The colors are amazing, that flower just POPS off of my screen!

Unknown said...

I absolutely LOVE your style...not just on this card, but all of your designs. I'm a big fan. This is so perfect - classy and clean. Marvelous!!

Charmaine Stack said...

I am glad you overcame the neatness challenge to create this lovely card. Well done!

Sharli Schaitberger said...

Fabulous! This is so beautiful - I love the overall look - you surprised me that you struggled with it - I had this impression that creativity just oozes from your pores! LOL

Hugs!

Helen L said...

This is a really great card; Just enough frills to call it vintage chic, but not too over done! Love it!

Ren-Yi said...

for someone that was "stumped" you surely created a beyond beautiful for words card. I love your use of the tag and how you created a bg with the fun swirls. the colors are sweet & fresh. thanks for being a constant source of inspiration, ashley.

Heidi said...

Ashley this is such a classy card. It is so soft and sweet.

Vera said...

Absolute perfection! I love everything about it!

Ann said...

Gorgeous - that little flourish makes such a pretty background - must get mine inky. I'm loving all the doilies in blog land recently - an embellishment we can all get our hands on!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Oh, Ashley, this is just beautiful!

Bonnie said...

Gorgeous Ashley! Love the tag and rose combination!

Helen F. said...

Love your stunning card, Ashley! Wish I could work in a clean space ~ just can't do it as creatively as you, so I guess I'll keep my space messy (:o) THAT'S my excuse and I'm sticking to it!

Lee said...

Lovely card. Love the tag and doily.

Melissa Marro said...

How gorgeous! I love the vintage look of this card! Thanks for sharing!

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