Well, I'm back! I was MIA for a few days with family visits and gatherings, and now I hope to get a few cards made. This one actually fits with a few challenges and was a lot of fun to do.
I started by using the layout sketch from Priscilla Styles Midnight Sketch Challenge #68. You have a choice of a simple or more detailed sketch, and I have used a bit of both.
Using some vintage style paper from my stash, I paired it up with burgundy and kraft cardstock. The kraft panel was stamped using a marble texture stamp, and both panels were distressed with brown inks.
The cute image used is called Letter Writing and was a freebie from Nana Vic's for the current Theme challenge at CDAC - Make It Old. It reminds me of the coming Christmas season, and how my mother likes to enclose a letter with many of her cards. Be sure to check out this site, as there are many challenges and free images to be found.
Other than a bit of ribbon, the only other embellishment used are the metal brads. One other note, the die used for the frame around the image is from Nellie's and I found it just this weekend. I had never seen this product before and it is so nice to find something new.
Other Challenges entered:
August Digi Day Challenge at Stamp Something
Use the colour Kraft challenge at Stamp, Scrap and Doodle
Anything Goes at Aud Sentiments
and then three challenges looking for a vintage theme:
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge #3 Vintage
Creatalicious Challenge #13 Vintage
Polka Doodles Challenge #33 Vintage Style
and ... the special contest co-sponsored by Letraset at Polka Doodles
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Joyce, A BIG WARM WELCOME to the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge! We are so delighted that you have found us!! Your card is just wonderful!! I love your papers, lacing detail and that image is great!! The MMDesign Team thanks you for playing in our challenge this week.
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Welcome to the MMSC!!! Oh, this is such a fun card, Joyce!! Love the image, colors and fun take on the sketch! Thank you so much for playing this week in the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge, we hope to see you again soon! Hugs!!
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MMGD
Wonderful card! Fabulous colouring and layout and I love all your precious details, you really make everything so special. Thanks for playing at Stamp Something, hope to see you back next week!
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Annika
Hi Joyce!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge! We are so happy you found us and wanted to play along!
I saw this card over at the CDAC and was wowed! I love the colors you have used and the marble bg is amazing. You have done a great job wiht the sketch and the image is lovely!
Thanks for joining Midnight Madess Challenge. Your support is highly valued, and we hope to see you playing with us again real soon ;o)
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Gunn
MMSCDT
Joyce, a big hello and welcome to the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge! What a luscious card and I just love the image and vintage look! What a great card for your first challenge with us. Thanks so much for joining us this week and hope we will see you again next week!
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Wonderful card! All the layers are great. Thanks for playing with us at SSDS this week! Please stop by my blog and enter my blog candy giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteJoyce, so glad you joined the MMSC this week. It's so much fun and addicting, so watch out!! LOL!! Your image is priceless and your details well worth the effort you put into them. What a wonderful creation!! Hugs - pam
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous work, thank you so much for taking the time to join us at Poplkadoodles and good luck.
B x
Joyce it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenges. So glad you joined us and hope you become part of the sketch challenge family. Wowie is this ever gorgeous. I love this Nana Vic image. You have colored it beautifully and have composed a fabulous card. Love your details! Great job on the sketch this week. Thank you so much for playing along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.
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Carol :O}
Midnight Madness Design Team
Hi Joyce, A BIG warm WELCOME to our challenges. We are thrilled you have entered. It is a joy to check out new blogs and peoples work. Love your card and what a great take on the sketch. I hope you keep coming back. Thank you so much for joining in the fun this week at the Midnight Madness sketch challenge.
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MMSC Hostess
What a stunning card. I love the inking and the vintage look. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments and don't forget to enter in our monthly drawing going on right now.
ReplyDeleteLovely Vintage project - thanks for playing along this week at Polkadoodles! Cheers Claire x
ReplyDeleteOh wow Joyce! Really this is your 1st Midnight Madness card? It is cute and altogether aesthetically pleasing. I think you placed all the pearls just perfectly and the colors are wonderful! The notches for the lacing is SO clever!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Welcome, Welcome! I can't say how glad we are that you joined us this week. I hope you come back for more, as I really love your card!
Thanks again for playing the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge with us this week.
Yours,
Holly R. Moore
Midnight Madness Design Team
A beautiful card. Thanks for taking part in the Polka Doodles challenge
ReplyDeletebrilliant image Joyce, she reminds me of my Gran when I was younger sitting in her kitchen...thanks for joining in with the Bunny Zoe's monthly challenge
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