Each time I use these colors, I remember that Pink and Chocolate is my favorite color combination. I’m not much of a “Girly-Girl” but I love flowers on my cards – especially Vintage Shabby Chic Cards. I am combining challenges from some of my favorite sites. CC3C’s Challenge #11 refers to Tim Holtz‘s Compendium of Curiosities Book Page 52 – Effect Powders. (They even have a $50 prize from Inspiration Emporium!) SSS asks for my favorite technique and Distressing is definitely my favorite Technique. I made sure this one was very distressed and sponged to make it look older. Frilly & Funkie wants a project with heart and Mojo provided the layout. Whew! Click here to subscribe to my mailing list for exclusive samples.
- The base card is SU! Chocolate Chip Cardstock cut 5-1/2″ x 8-1/4″ – Scored and folded at 4-1/4″
- The next layer is Chocolate Chip Cardstock 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ with TH Kraft Cardstock 2-1/2″ x 4-1/8″ and Mulberry Paper 3-1/4″ x 4-1/8″. All edges were distressed using a Distressing Tool and sponged with SU! Chocolate Chip Ink and a Stampin’ Sponge.
- The heart is SU! Blushing Bride Cardstock cut with a Heart Framelit and embossed with TH French Script Texture Fade Embossing Folder. The edges were distressed and sponged with Chocolate Chip Ink.
- The Eiffel Tower from TH French Flight Stamp Set was stamped in Chocolate Chip Ink and embossed with Vintage Photo Distress Embossing Powder. It was cut using the matching Framelit and then sponged using Vintage Photo Distress Ink. The edges were sponged with Chocolate Chip Ink.
- “Celebrate” from the Good Greetings Stamp Set was stamped onto SU! Very Vanilla Cardstock using Chocolate Chip Ink and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder and a Heat Tool. It was cut out using the SU! Bitty Banner Framelits and attached to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- The 5/8″ Flower Trim was sponged with Blushing Bride Ink and adhered with Glue Dots.
- Chocolate Chip Seam Binding was attached to the card front. A Double Bow was tied using the “How to Tie a Double Bow using your Fingers Technique” (You can see a Video HERE.) and attached to the card front with Glue Dots. A piece of Flower Trim was attached to the center of the bow.
- The Rusted Embellishment in the upper left corner was created using the Effect Powder Technique on Page 52 of Tim Holtz’s Compendium of Curiosities Volume III.
- 3 Pearl Basic Jewels were colored with a Chocolate Chip Alcohol Marker and attached to the card front.
- All layers were attached using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- A 4″ X 5-1/4″ piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock was sponged with Chocolate Chip Ink and attached to the inside of the card.
Challenges:
Frilly and Funkie – Heart
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge – Favorite Technique (Distress)
CC3C – #11 – Effect Powders – (Vintage Photo Distress Embossing Powder)
Mojo363
Such a romantic feel to this card. Love those roses around the heart.
Hi Cathy. Your card is so pretty. It definitely is very girly and shabby chic. I love the combination of the pink and brown together. The embossed heart and the roses really give such a romantic feeling as well. I wanted to remind you that in order to be eligible for our prizes, you need to mention and link to our sponsors each challenge as well our challenge link. I also wanted to verify that you actually used Tim’s Effect Powders technique that on Page 52 of his book. From your description of your card, it sounds as if you heat embossed with Vintage Photo Distress Embossing Powder but that is different that the EP technique. Just checkin’ … Thanks for sharing your beautiful card with all of us at CC3C. <3 Candy
I saw this on the Mojo Monday blog, and I came over here to have a look around. That is such a pretty card, I love the distressing and embossing, it really makes the elements on the card stand out.
Your card is beautiful. I love all the sponging you did and the details of the card makes it so lovely. Love the colors too.
Joan
Oh wow Cathy, I just knew this was going to be gorgeous in full size! Saw your thumbnail at Frilly and Funkie and needed a closer look! How stunning your textures and vintage colours are! What a beautiful card! 🙂
What a lovely card, Cathy! You’re color palette is gorgeous and all of your elements are textured and distressed to perfection. The flowers add a soft, romantic touch. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog!
Hugs,
Nancy
Oh how beautiful Cathy! I love the embossed heart and the addition of the rust here too. Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x
What a beauty, Cathy! I love the color combo of pink and brown too. Wonderful background and the pink heart looks wonderful embossed and sponged with the chocolate chip ink. The Eiffel Tower is the perfect romantic touch! So great to have you joining in the fun with us this week at Frilly and Funkie.
Hugs,
Linda
Wow, Cathy!
I love the color choices you made and all that texture!. Great details all around–love those pearls, if I have to pick a favorite thing, but that’s too difficult. Sara Emily
Gorgeous card with such a pretty colour scheme. One often thinks of Paris and love/hearts so this is a perfect combination. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie.
Hugs!
Cec
Hi, Cathy, I love your gorgeous card. The vintage color scheme and the heart are fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. 🙂
Cathy, I so love your card, it’s so romantic!
Ivette
so soft and lovely! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!!! – Ashli 🙂