Thursday, 19 July 2012

My Dear

Hello everyone. What a busy week one has been. It is amazing how quickly the holidays pass and how the work load grows at an astronomical rate! I have been hesitant to use my Pion papers, as I love them so much and feel apprehensive that I may do more harm than good with my creations. But I took the plunge and used them to create my card.

My card follows this weeks sketch from Waltzingmouse Stamps. I used papers from Pion Designs, which coordinate beautifully together. I distressed and inked the edges of most of my layers. Here are some close ups...








Supplies:

Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps Vintage Lables 18 and Cameo To Go

Ink: Distress Ink Old Paper and Stampin' Up! Soft Suede

Paper: Pion Designs Studio of Memories and Stampin' Up! Very Vanilla cardstock

Other: Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 18, Martha Stewart doily lace punch, Nostalgia florals, Hooked on Craft flowers, seam binding. Bow Easy and lace.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!


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12 comments:

  1. Vickie Z20 July 2012 at 03:42

    Gorgeous! Those papers are wonderful and you did them proud! Love all the shabby touches!

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  2. Julia Aston20 July 2012 at 05:24

    Oh! this is just so old Victorian looking! what wonderful paper and ribbon - the butterflies and flowers add a nice dimension! Thanks for playing with the WMS sketch this week Cathy!

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  3. Sarah20 July 2012 at 06:09

    The papers are beautiful and give the card a real victoriana feel. The butterflies are a perfect finishing touch.

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  4. Cathy Weber20 July 2012 at 06:54

    Those are gorgeous papers and I am so glad you used them, even though you were nervous about it! They look so nice with this sketch and the sweet sentiment. This is such an elegant card, very shabby chic!

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  5. Sharon Fritchman20 July 2012 at 20:21

    I love that you used your Pion papers to make this amazing card! What a great take on the sketch! I love your beautiful blog - my dream is to be able to craft all day long, too!!!!!!!

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  6. Lizzyc20 July 2012 at 21:54

    HI.. This is such a beautiful and elegant card, and I know what you mean about gorgeous papers and worrying about using them... but they are just that.. papers and they are meant to be used.. a great job with these papers!

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    1. Cathy McGrath20 July 2012 at 22:05

      Thanks Lizzy. Your comments are so encouraging!

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  7. Iwona Palamountain (Chupa)20 July 2012 at 22:10

    So beautifully shabby and soft. Gorgeous :) Thanks for playing along with the Mischief Makers this week!

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  8. Renee20 July 2012 at 23:56

    So incredibly gorgeous...
    soft and romantic!
    The soft colors...
    the stunning paper...
    such a truly gorgeous take on the sketch, Cathy! :)

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  9. Jean Martin21 July 2012 at 00:59

    Oh my goodness girl! This is shabby perfection! Sooooo soft and pretty! Thanks for joining us at WMSC! Hope to see your work again soon! :)

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  10. Jeanne J. 21 July 2012 at 03:48

    This is so elegant and refined! Love the papers, and all the close ups you took so we could soak it all in! Serious Eye candy!!

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  11. Melinda21 July 2012 at 10:17

    Oh, it is just lovely! Good thing you don't have it on eBay or I would go broke bidding on it!! Great job!! Melinda - Winter Bear

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