Before I get to the card I have some good news - after battling really major technical issues and being down for some days Whimsy Stamps website is now up and running again!! So if you were hoping to get your personalized stamp orders in - hurry over! Of course I'm not suggesting you should limit yourself to those only...lol
My card is a bit out of ordinary for me. Firstly I didn't have time (or energy) to colour up anything so I used Whiff Of Joy image I had coloured up about year and half ago. With Prismas. Yes, I know, the colouring sucks. Sorry.
Another unusual thing is that there is no paper on that card except the image. Everything else is canvas - all the layers, ribbon (just tore couple of strips and frayed) and even the flowers which I cut out with Marianne's Creatables. I embossed one of the layers with 5x7 Cuttlebug folder and sponged lightly with Antique Linen distress ink.
Then I added some torn-up raffia (idea from Tara again), couple of pearl pins, loads of flat back pearls. I tried to perk the image up by adding Flower Soft and Ultra Fine Flower Soft (the brown one) and some accents with Viva Pearl Pen in Gold.
Well, that's about it. Don't forget to play along to win a set of sentiments!
I would like to enter following challenges:
Secret Crafter - anything goes
Alphabet - U is for Unused stash (canvas)
ABC Challenge (2 weeks) - D is for Distressing
Paper Pretties - pearls, rhinestones or glitter dots
Lexi's Creations (2 weeks) - flower power
Wild Orchid (2 weeks) - pearls and pins
Thanks for looking and happy crafting
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33 comments:
WOOOOOW this is absolutely stunning! I am trying to type this quickly so I can go back for another stare for a while, absolutely GORGEOUS!
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So much to look at - I love all the texture and the soft colors!!! I think the coloring looks just fine - you are too hard on yourself!!
wow Annika, that is Fantastic idea. You have done gorgeous work dear.
Fantastic! so very creative! x
Wauw Annika, my dear friend, you made again such a super original card!!! What a idea, its great!
Hugs, Ageeth
This is just stunning Annika - I love the use of canvas - so different - perfect!! xx Lynne xx
Wow what an amazing card, so unusual but just looks amazing. Love the colours you've chosen and the flower soft looks sooo nice on the carriage
This is amazing!!! I LOVE all the canvas!!! The flowers are my fav though =)
Oh My goodnes Annika, this is amazing, so love the canvas it looks so perfect. its fabulous. hugs chris xx
Gorgeous sweetie! I love that it's almost all canvas. What a great idea. It definitely adds to the charm of the card. This image is really pretty too, especially with the flocking.
wowsers! this is stunning! I was scrolling through my blogger list and when I saw the thumbnail I had to click through and wow you did not dissapoint. heehee I love everything!! hugs xxoo
This was really nice.
I've been away for three weeks and now I have enjoied myself with your blog. You have made a llot of beautiful cards....
WOW - your card is amazing, Annika!!
An adorable image and so many lovely details. I love the way you have used the canvas - I guess I have to try...
Hugs, Anne :)
Beautiful card, the colouring is just perfect, such lovely, warm colours. Very elegant and romantic ;) Love it ;))) Hugs, Joanna
(((BRAVO))) LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this, Annika. It's just drop dead gorgeous! Lovely vintage palette of colors and the texture is fabulous. How did you keep some of the layers and the flower from fraying? I really like how some of the edges are frayed and some aren't. Did you use the sticky-backed canvas or plain old canvas fabric? I'm having a blast playing with canvas - looks like you are too!
How gorgeous is this ??? Another stunning card Annika, the distressing is just fab.
Thanks for joining us at ABC challenge. Sue C x
Beautiful and very creative! I love how you used the canvas.
Oh wow, I love the canvas. And for the record the coloring does NOT Suck!! LOL Another beautiful card Annika!!
Hugs,
Wendy
Hi again,
Thanks so much for the dets on the canvas and that was so sweet of you to offer to send me some of your primed excess. I'll pass because I want to do it myself. Would you believe, I have never used gesso? I think it's time for me to start dabbling with it. My Simon Says teammies use it a lot and I'm clueless - still trying to ramp up to their level - LOL. Thanks again for your willingness to share and for the wonderful inspiration you provide all of us!
Hugs,
Linda
Hi Annika, What a wonderful creation. Love the soft vintage cream colouring.
Thanks for joining us this week at the Secret Crafter and good luck in the draw.
Mel X
First off, the coloring does NOT suck! IT is very pretty and has wonderful shading! Gorgeous card with amazing details!
Sooooooo incredibly fabulous! LOVE the texture!
Wow - way to stun a girl when she gets back from vacation!! This is gorgeous!!! Missed you!
Oh Annika, do you really need me to tell you how stunningly beautiful this card is?! That's all I'm putting as I want to stare at it some more. xxx
Wow! Wow, wow wow! What a little masterpiece and so gorgeous! You're a clever cookie Annika! Viv xx
oooh FAB FAB FAB, xx
WOW!! This is soooo gorgeous!!!!
Wow Annie,
a very nice card so romantic. The colors are gorgeous. The details perfect.
Hugs Karla
Beautiful card. Thank you for joining in the ABC challenge this time.
Cathy x
Wow this card is absolutely stunning! I just love the canvas you've used - so effective. The frayed 'ribbon' is gorgeous!
LOVE IT!
Carol x
That is a gorgeous wedding card. I love the vintage look.
Thanks for joining in the Secret Crafter challenge.
Hugs Renate
I know you don't like doing wedding cards, but you have done a fantastic job. I appreciate of the card.
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This is very nice wedding card. Ina card everything is perfect, Especially i like colour combination. Such a great creativity.
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