Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Vintage Chic Card - Valentine

I know... I know... it's the day after Valentine's Day and I should stop already, but I just can't! I've whipped up SO many valentines this season and I've still got a few more to showcase. 

Case in point? This one that I designed for the latest The Card Concept challenge, which hit the internet TODAY. 


Isn't that inspiration image a beaut? I love all the vintagey goodness going on and was super inspired by the scrawly script and leather heart. 

 So I decided to make some paper leather. 
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 Check that out! This was made with a combination of Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Antique Linen, and Tea Dye Distress Inks - using the Distress Ink Double Dipping technique. 

 Next, I brought out a lovely little cardboard heart and did some alterations to give it texture and life. 
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 I started by using Vintage Photo Distress Paint over the surface of the cardboard and, while it was still wet, sprinkled some Rust Embossing Powder over the top. I heat set it with my embossing gun and edged the heart with a coppery InkaGold. 
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 To bring in the scrawly script, I used a big background stamp and added a layer of Distress Crayon and Distress Spray Stain splatters, edging the whole panel in InkaGold to tie it in. 
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Put it all together and what do you get? Taaaa daaaa! 

 I hope you'll go check out the other awesome inspiration on The Card Concept blog and then play along! 

 I'm going to enter my card at the following challenges:
Mixed Media World - Anything Mixed Media Goes
Try it on Tuesday - Let's Get Messy with Paints/inks
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12 comments:

  1. Lisa EltonFebruary 15, 2017 at 9:51 AM

    Taaaa Daaaa indeed!! I think you've captured the essence of the inspiration photo perfectly Becca. You've worked your usual mixed media magic!!

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  2. FikretaFebruary 15, 2017 at 10:15 AM

    oh this is so great!

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  3. laurieFebruary 15, 2017 at 10:47 AM

    So fun to see how you created your background...gorgeous!

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  4. kiwimeskreationsFebruary 16, 2017 at 12:51 AM

    What a grungy/vintage stunner Becca - I bet it is all shiny and wonderful IRL with the Inka gold on it.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  5. MimiFebruary 16, 2017 at 1:37 AM

    So cool! Really like the way you scribbled the crayon for that grungy touch of color!

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  6. SuchiFebruary 16, 2017 at 7:14 AM

    So grungy and cool!! Loved your scribbling ;)
    Hugs xx

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  7. Michele K. HendersonFebruary 16, 2017 at 7:30 AM

    I LOVE this awesome shabby look! The heart is really eye-catching and I love that small touch of green. It looks great!

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  8. Ina GFebruary 16, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    OMG I am glad I am sitting down - this is jaw dropping gorgeous. I LOVE everything about this card. It is so much nicer than the inspiration photo lol. What an amazing piece of art. WOWZA!

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  9. froebelsternchenFebruary 17, 2017 at 1:04 AM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!
    Thank you for joining Try It On Tuesday!

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  10. pearshapedcraftingFebruary 17, 2017 at 12:12 PM

    This is so beautiful - love the rustiness and the way you used the Distress crayon especially! So pleased you joined in at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx

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  11. Karen DavisFebruary 19, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    I love all the shabby details you created. The green wash and lace in behind the heart is so effective!

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  12. MackieMade Paper CreationsFebruary 22, 2017 at 9:22 PM

    This is just so gorgeous!!!! Love that heart and the lace!!!

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