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Monday, 22 April 2013

Vintage Christmas - CCC Challenge

Good morning, and another lovely one too. This card should have been posted yesterday, so my apologies to Lizzie who set the challenge this time. I knew we were going out for the day to the Black Country Living Museum with friends and I had hoped to do my card on Saturday - but time ran away from me unfortunately. It has a habit of doing that I've found!

My Card

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I have never done anything vintage and had nothing in my stash suitable and so I trawled the internet until I found this little treasure. I matted her onto the second size SB Decorative Labels 8, which makes it look like an old fashioned picture frame. The lace and ribbon were from my stash and the flourish was  in my bit box. I think it is a Marianne Creatables die. The poinsettias were white ones from WOC so I brushed them with an ink pad to make them more creamy. I thought the muted shade of the Kaisercraft green backing paper also looked quite vintage too. The picture doesn't really do it justice because she looks really gorgeous in real life. Sack the photographer, or maybe get a better camera?

Ah well, I hope you all have a good day today whatever you find yourselves doing!

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34 comments:

  1. Marie-Louise22 April 2013 at 10:39

    Christine this is really lovely. I have never done any vintage cards but there are so many lovely images around that I am going to have a try.

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  2. Anonymous22 April 2013 at 10:56

    GM Christine,
    this is lovely, I thought i had clicked on wrong blog when i saw this card no offence ment its just i didnt expect to see a vintage card so there you go always ecpect the unexpected then you wont be dissapointed and I'm not Sue x

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  3. Doreen22 April 2013 at 11:04

    Beautiful card,love the image and fabulous colours.xxx

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  4. Hazel22 April 2013 at 12:17


    Christine. What a beautiful card love the lay out.

    Hazel

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  5. Jacqui's little piece of England22 April 2013 at 12:17

    Wow this is beautiful Christine love your image and the detailing of your card
    jacqui x

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  6. dutchess22 April 2013 at 12:46

    Perfect vintage theme....lovely image and a really super card!...

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  7. Sue22 April 2013 at 13:30

    Such a beautiful card Christine. I love the vintage image, gorgeous paper and such a great idea to add ink to the flowers.
    hugs Sue xx

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  8. janieworkum 22 April 2013 at 13:43

    Wat een prachtige vintage kaart, mooie kleur tinten grbruikt.
    groetjes Janie

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  9. Liz22 April 2013 at 14:37

    Oh its so beautiful! I love that image too. The card has such a lovely feel about it. Hugs xx

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  10. Unknown22 April 2013 at 14:54


    a gorgeous card Christine, love the vintage feel...thanks for the kind words too, I hate seeing my dad like this makes me so sad but he has no pain, just in my heart..xxxx

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  11. Rita22 April 2013 at 16:02

    Absolutely stunning Christine. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xx

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  12. Sue22 April 2013 at 16:32

    Fabulous card Christine thanks for kind words ..I'll be ok :) big huggles Sue xxxxxxxx

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  13. Patricia22 April 2013 at 16:38

    Fantastic card with an adorable image, I love everything about it.
    Know what you mean about "time" I am sure the world is going round faster or else I am getting slower......

    Patricia xx

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  14. Carole Z22 April 2013 at 17:56

    Hi Christine, this is a beautiful vintage card with an adorable image. I keep running out of time too, pity we can't stop it now and then, lol Carole Zxx

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  15. Unknown22 April 2013 at 18:26

    Stunning vintage card, everything goes together well. That image is lovely so soft looking.

    Wilma x x x

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  16. Carol22 April 2013 at 18:40

    Gorgeous card Christine, the image is a favourite of mine and I love how you've used it. Carol x

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  17. Lorraine22 April 2013 at 19:05

    A gorgeous vintage card Christine. The design and colours look fabulous.
    Lorraine x

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  18. Brawny x22 April 2013 at 21:22

    Lovely card Christine. I'm like you, not really a vintage girl but this was well worth doing.
    Best wishes
    Lea
    ps I am so jealous you are retired. I want to retire!

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  19. May22 April 2013 at 21:32

    Gorgeous card, Love that sweet festive image, Beautiful design & colours... Hugs May x x x

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  20. scrappymo!23 April 2013 at 08:05

    Gorgeous image and gorgeous card. you did a great job inking those flowers to match...they look custom done!

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  21. melanie23 April 2013 at 09:27

    fantastic card don`t know how I missed this yesterday .Melanie

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  22. Jenny L23 April 2013 at 12:26

    Hi Christine,
    what a very lovely card. I love that image it's so sweet. Beautiful creation as usual.
    Have a wonderful crafty day.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  23. Dee23 April 2013 at 18:05

    A lovely vintage card Christine, the colours match the image superbly. Hugs Dee x

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  24. Hazel23 April 2013 at 18:29

    This is so gorgeous, Christine - perfectly vintage for Lizzie's CCC challenge - thanks too for entering both of my CHNC challenges - hope to see you again soon. x

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  25. pinky23 April 2013 at 18:43

    Its just beautiful Christine, love the little flowers too, perfect match for her.

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  26. Ribbon Girl23 April 2013 at 22:00

    Hi Christine - nice card - I used a Martha Stewart Punch around The Page punch, not sure what it is called. Thanks for your lovely comments, Mary x

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  27. Gibmiss24 April 2013 at 08:31

    Hi Christine
    This is beautiful.... Gorgeous image.... Love it....
    Hugs Sylviexxx
    Which site is the image from....

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  28. Janie Printz24 April 2013 at 14:05

    Simply gorgeous. I LOVE the vintage look to this & that beautiful frame is perfect for it !!! Great little embellishments.
    Janie

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  29. Christine Hussey24 April 2013 at 15:50

    Hi Christine, this is so adorable well done you for finding the topper she is delightful. Another fabulous creation. Hope all is well! Love & hugs Christine H xx

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  30. coldwaters226 April 2013 at 08:11

    Wow Christine this is so beautiful and so vintage, that image is stunning a really wonderful creation. Christine i want to thank you for your comment on my flower box I really appreciate it.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  31. Peanut28 April 2013 at 02:49

    Oh my, Christine! This card is soooo lovely, full of vintage goodness. Stunning.
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  32. Zoe Tant29 April 2013 at 21:09

    Ah so pretty and so angelic. Love it! Zx

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  33. Helen30 April 2013 at 00:26

    Beautiful - such an elegant card.

    Thanks for joining CHNC.

    Helen x
    (GDT Member)

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  34. Tip Top2 May 2013 at 09:08

    Such a pretty card! Thank you for joining in at Crimbo Crackers – hope you can join me again for the next challenge! Crimbo Crackers

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