Wednesday, August 08, 2012

The Shabby Tea Room #126 - Soft Neutrals, Birthday Card

Good Day To You ALL,
Today I thought I would join in at The Shabby Tea Room #126 - Soft Neutrals. I have not entered in ages and the birthday card I made for a dear girlfriend fit the bill. I began with Kraft paper in a square card shape with a beautiful scalloped fold-over flap. I ran some 'brown bag' ink over a cuttlebug folder and then embossed the front panel of the card.

I found a vintage postcard on 'Graphics Fairy', - what a great site this is! I cut some cream/rose patterned paper with an edge punch (ek) and a swirl punch (Tim Holtz) to add in behind the postcard. Then I tied some jute string around the postcard.

I used my Spellbinders to cut out the petals and then folded and inked them to create the beautiful rose and bud. I also added some liquid glass (not quite dry in my photo) for dew drop effects.

I found some buttons to glue on and some pink fibre to use to make a wrap-around closure. Of course, you can't forget the lace - the final touch of vintage goodness!

I hope you are all having a creative day. Stop by to say hello anytime!
Wanda



5 comments:

  1. Just beautiful. Your rose is perfectly wonderful. The embossed paper in the background really show up well and totally compliments the whole piece.

    I will gladly join your site; I only have a few followers too, and am always hoping for more.

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    1. Hi Anni,
      Thank you for you note and visit. I joined your blog - it is beautiful! Hope to hear from you again soon.
      Wanda

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  2. This is SO elegantly soft and beautiful, Wanda. I love your enclosure held together by the buttons, and all the feminine touches you've added to really make this project super special. It's just delightful!!

    I'd LOVE to have you visit my blog and become a follower, and I'd love to follow you here if that's OK with you. Such beautiful things to see and enjoy.

    Blessings,
    Karen L
    www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Karen,
      What a treat to have such a nice comment! I dropped by your site and it is lovely. I have become a follower and would love if you did the same. Your blog is an inspirational and beautiful place to visit!
      Wanda

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  3. I just stopped back to see what you're up to lately. I'm still just as drawn to this lovely card as i was the first time. BEAUTIFUL!!! Hope to see more of you. Please stop by and play along at our challenge blog when you are able:
    www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
    Your art is SO beautiful, and I want everyone to be able to see it!
    Karen

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