Allsorts Challenge #749 - Vintage

 Hi Crafters,

It's been a lovely week here for the weather and we have reached Saturday once again so that means a new challenge at Allsorts.

We are looking to see your VINTAGE creations this time plus we have the ANYTHING GOES option too.

I have made a Wedding Anniversary card using this lovely, layered vintage rose design. There was a lot of fussy cutting to be done but well worth the time taken.

Come and join in with us this week for a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes on offer from:

 Stamp Addicts, Oakwood, Highlight Crafts, Ruth Hamilton Dedsign, AALL and Create and Craft Stash

Short and sweet from me today as I have my Flu Jab appointment to attend this morning, I'm hoping there are no side effects with this one as I've only just gotten over feeling ill after having my Covid jab last weekend!

Take care,

Lorraine

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Allsorts Challenge #666 - ATG with option To Distress

 Hi Crafters,

It's the weekend and here we are again with a new challenge for Allsorts.

This week our theme is a nice and easy ANYTHING GOES with the option to DISTRESS

I have created a set of vintage and distressed ATC's

The background layer has been distressed, stamped, inked and crackle paste added through a stencil and there's even some embossing powder (Frantage) on there too. I loved using the lace underneath this layer to add more of a vintage feel. The frames have been die cut and heat embossed with copper embossing powder.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

to be added

We have two prizes again this week.....

A £15 store voucher from Stamp Addicts

and this lovely Tattered Lace Die from the Pastel Haven range.

The Design Team have been busy as always and created some lovely projects to inspire you, take a look at them here. They are looking forward to seeing what you create, so come and join in the fun!

Lorraine

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Allsorts Challenge #647 - ATG/Vintage Style

 Hi Crafters,

I hope you are enjoying the start of your weekend.

It is my birthday today but I have to attend the Farmers & Craft Market that I organise this morning so all celebrations will have to wait until later - nothing too grand as by the time I get back home I will probably just want to put my feet up and have a cuppa :o)

Anyway I digress, I'm here to share my card for the new challenge at Allsorts which starts today. We would like to see your Vintage Style makes or you can opt for the Anything Goes theme.

Recipe

Created using the Tattered Lace 'So Chic' Die Set and matching Charisma Download.

Quite a simple card to put together as everything is on the CD Rom including backing papers and images. I just did a little inking around the edges with my Vintage Photo Distress Ink pad.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

to be added

For the lucky winners we have these great prizes

IndigoBlu Rose Blush Stamp

Winners choice of 3 images from Ruth Hamilton Designs

The design team are eager to visit your blogs and see your creations this week so pop over to the challenge blog HERE to enter.

Lorraine

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Vintage Madame Rose

Hi Crafters,

I have a vintage themed card for you today using the Tattered Lace Madame Rose die and matching Picture Postcard USB.

After printing and die cutting all the elements I've added some peach lace and green organza ribbon to match the colours in the collection and inked all the edges of the papers.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Unicorn Challenge - #46 Fully Loaded

Craft Dee Bowz  - Aug ATG + Bow

Allsorts Challenge - #534/5 Feminine

Well, how did it get to Thursday already?

This week has flown by, it will soon be the weekend and the beginning of September!

Have a great day,

Lorraine

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Vintage Wedding

Hi Crafters,

I'm popping in today to share a card for the challenge at Frilly & Funky - 3 is Not a Crowd.

I have included 3 flowers and 3 pearls in a group on this vintage wedding card to qualify for the challenge.

Recipe

Patterned Papers - Anna Marie Designs

Tonic Studio Veranda Die

Joy Crafts 6002/0172 Corner Die

Cottage Cutz Wedding bells Die

Vintage Lace

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Chipboard 'Mr & Mrs' inked and heat embossed with shimmer embossing powder

Pearls

I'd also like to enter these challenges:

Crafty Girlz Creations - #43 ATG

Noor Designs - #38 ATG

Unicorn Challenge - #28 ATG

It's been very windy throughout the night and in to this morning but not as bad as some have had it on the West coast and further up in the North. Things have been flying around in the garden which I thought were secure so several trips to pick up stray plant pots etc, I've decided to lay the wooden bird table down on the grass as I don't think it will take another battering. I hope you are all ok where you are.

See you soon,

Lorraine

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Christmas Card Club Challenge #18 - Magical, Mystical

Hi Crafters,

Thanks for sticking with me over this rather barren period of blog posting. I am still creating cards and projects at a rate of knots but finding time to share them is another matter.

However, I am here today for our fortnightly Christmas challenge, Rachel has chosen the theme and given us...

Magical / Mystical

I think Santa falls into this category quite nicely, after all we know he isn't real, don't we?

Recipe

 Vintage Card Download by Wendy Carr
Sentiment Stamp - Creative Expressions, 12 Days of Christmas Sentiments

Gold Ruffle Ribbon - Stash

Glitter 

Cosmic Shimmer - Iced Snow
My Minds Eye Large Brad

Challenges I'd like to enter:

CHNC Every Saturday - #349 ATG Christmas - Add Some Sparkle
CHNC Extra - Sept. ATG Christmas
Noor Design - #34 Layers
613 Avenue Create  - #201 ATG / Distress It
Addicted To Stamps - #152 Christmas
Creative Moments - #125 ATG
Crafty Creations - #349 ATG

I hope you liked my vintage Christmas card, I really love this style of Santa image.

I have made a number of Christmas cards up to now but not nearly enough for what I will need, how is your Christmas card stash coming along?

Please visit the rest of the group for their selection of inspirational Christmas cards this time by following the links here. 

Bye for now

Lorraine

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Happy May Day!

Hi Crafters,

I hope you are enjoying your Bank Holiday weekend if you live in the UK, the weather has been a mixed bunch but that's normal for Bank Holidays you just have to make the best of it. I've been out and about and now I'm busy creating in my craft room.

With all the gorgeous flowers and blossoms now showing their pretty faces I thought I'd share a fussy and fancy floral card with you today, - well two in fact.

These are both using a vintage image from the internet.

Recipe

Vintage image from the Internet

Papers - Graphic 45 'A Ladies Diary'

Spellbinders Floral Oval Die

Joy Crafts Butterfly Border & Corner Die

Go Kreate Frilly Square Frame Die

Tonic Scalloped Ovals and Squares Die

Flowers and Lace from my stash

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Challenges I'd like to enter:

Crafting From The Heart - #157 ATG

Crafty Cardmakers - #187 Pearls and or Gems

Creative Inspirations - #273 One for the Girls

Fussy and Fancy - #186 ATG

Country View Challenges - Flower Power

Come & Get It - #215 Make It Square

Glitter N Sparkle - #237 Flower Power

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Thanks for joining me today and for all your support and encouragement.

Lorraine 

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Vintage Style

Hi Crafters,

Hope you are all well and thank you for visiting.

I have a special card to share today, not only was I thrilled to be asked to do a GDT spot for  Try It On Tuesday  but I finally had time to create a style of card that I have admired being made by some of the talented crafters out there.

The challenge theme was to....

Use a Vintage Photo

Recipe

Vintage Photo - Internet

Papers - Graphic 45 'A Ladies Diary'

Spellbinders Floral Oval Die

Joy Crafts Viewmaster Die 6002/0451

Joy Crafts Flourish 6002/0258

Joy Crafts Butterfly Border Die 6002/0251

Go Kreate Large Frilly Frame #10 Die

Pearl Strings

Guipure Lace

Flowers

Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

I really enjoyed myself making this card, although I broke out in a cold sweat making the decision to cut in to my G45 pad that I had been hoarding, but it really suited what I had in mind for this card so I chopped away. The layers were hand stitched and inked with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and I decorated the inside to match the front cutting a white oval for the message.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Crafty Catz - #321 Add Lace

Fussy & Fancy - #162 Female Birthdays

Noor Design - #17 ATG

The Ribbon Girl - April Any Image ATG

Crafty Cardmakers - #162 1 Image, 2 Papers, 3 Different Embellishments (pearls, lace, flowers)

Deep Ocean - #127 Dots &/Stripes

Crafty Creations - #313 Stitching Real/Faux

Lorraine

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Shabby Chic

Hi Crafters,

This is my second post for today, must be on a roll :)

I have made another card using these beautiful shabby/vintage papers from Michele R Designs. The theme on the papers is sewing so I went with that for the embellishments.

 Recipe

Papers - Michele R Designs - Sew Shabby

Sentiment -  LOTV ~Quotables Set 61

Recycled Lace

Crochet Flower

Paper Doily

Buttons

Twine

Pearl Trim

I distressed and inked the edges of the papers once I had printed them out to complete the shabby feel. Then I layered them up with the doily and lace trims to complete the look. I was given the beautiful crochet flower, I wish I could make these - I've tried and they turn out wonky :/ it's the only one I have but I had to use it here as it seemed perfect for the card.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Come & Get It - Buttons and Bows

Creative Moments - #76 Use A Sentiment

Fab n Funky - #272 Shabby Chic
NBUS Challenge - #5 ATG (New Quote Stamp) and Crochet Flower)
Deep Ocean - #112 Shabby Chic

Lorraine