Sunday, January 2, 2011

Bring Beautiful Back/Vintage Beauty

It is Bring Beautiful Back time at Flourishes and the challenge this month is:
Vintage Beauty: What’s old is new in stamping. With lace, buttons and a beautiful stitched edge, we know card makers can create beautiful things with a vintage feel!
 Oh I think this challenge was made for me. These are all things that I usually put in every card. This challenge was right up my alley.  The stamp set I used was the Butterfly and Blossoms  set.  I used this set recently, but used the larger size of the Clematis vine and pretty butterfly.
I  tried tried to grow Clematis when I lived in Iowa.  Unfortunately the deer loved it and I always found it chewed to the ground along with my Hostas.  It grows like crazy here in AL and even comes back out for a second show in the fall.  I think I will try 2 different varieties and grow them up my big arbor in the backyard.  I will take some pictures this spring when I plant them.
                           
I used some pretty bling from Want 2 Scrap in Pink.  Love how it looks on the side of my Spellbinders frame.  Pair that with some lace, pretty buttons, some satin ribbon, and  you have Vintage Beauty.


I know most of my followers love vintage, so play along and I can't wait to see what you create.  You don't have to have Flourishes stamps to play along.

Check out the rest of the DT's stunning creations:
Cindy Coutts
Julie Koerber
Kathy Jones
Beate Johns
Yvonne Hagane

Thanks for stopping by,
Heather
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38 comments:

  1. ~* steph :) *~January 3, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    very pretty card, heather! looks like a fun challenge. for this challenge, we have to post in a gallery? i've only participated in the timeless tuesday. i love flourishes stamps, hehe. thanks for sharing and have a great week!! *hugs* steph :)

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  2. Kathy JonesJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Beautiful Heather!!! The soft colours, buttons, lace and ribbon make this vintage at its best!!! :)

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  3. LindsayJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Gorgeous Heather! I keep saying I am going to buy some of those stamps...I love the colors you chose for the flower!

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  4. GeriJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Hey, Heather...this challenge WAS made for you...you add the nicest vintage touches to everything! It's lovely!!

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  5. farmhouse-storyJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    precious card-just love the prettiness of it!

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  6. RosJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Gorgeous card Heather ... great challenge too ... though yours will be hard to beat! your colours are beautiful

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  7. LynndaJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    ONE WORD ~ B E A U T I F U L.... I adore this card..... so sweet...I'm so swoon... Heather...xoxo

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  8. UnknownJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I have to agree with Lynnda above.. This is beautiful.. I love the DP, the ribbon, the buttons, the lace.. Yea, I love it!

    Hugs, Linda

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  9. Deborah FringsJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This is such a pretty card, with lots of beautiful details in the ribbons, lace and buttons. And the image is fab!!

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  10. Melisa WaldorfJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    WOW!! Gorgeous colors ... and everything about it!! Shabalicious! Have a blessed day Heather!
    Melisa

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  11. Cindy Coutts DesignsJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    The stitching, lace, buttons, ribbon, coloring, all of it Heather, just makes this such a beautiful card. I love everything about it.

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  12. Yvonne HaganeJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    That`s absolutely georgeous, Heather! Love the colors you`ve used and the lace and buttons...Just perfect.

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  13. BeateJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Gorgeous card, Heather!
    Hugs and smiles

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  14. MoniqueJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Happy New Year Heather... And Congratulations on the DT spot on Mona's Challenge blog... This card is just beautiful love all your elements and great image.. :)

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  15. StellaJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Yes I can see this is right up your alley and I think this is one of your best creations. Your coloring is fabulous; I just keep staring at it...Wow!
    Gorgeous color scheme and a perfect vintage card...I LOVE it!!

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  16. AmandaJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    This is a fantastic card!! I love your papers, coloring and layout design!! You have great vintage taste when making cards!:)

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  17. RizziJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    BEAUTIFUL, HEATHER....LOVE ALL THE EMBELLISHMENTS. I WOULD LOVE TO MAKE A CARD LIKE THAT..
    MAYBE I WILL TRY IT. HAVE A NICE WEEK. RIZZI

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  18. LoriJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Heather - this is a gorgeous card! Congratulations on the DT spot!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Such a lovely card and just wonderfully put together.

    Becky T

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  20. ChristineCreationsJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Oh what pretty lace to go with this vintage card Heather! Lovely!

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  21. Silke LedlowJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Perfect vintage design Heather! Love your beautiful card! Hugs ~S~

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  22. stampqueenJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Beautiful card - love the soft colors!!! I love clementis also and they grow very well here in NW FL. - I have 3 arches in my backyard - 2 of the 3 are completly overgrown in the summer and the 3rd one is getting there - half that one is a new plant from seed instead of a pot so its taking awhile to catch up...

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  23. Mona PendletonJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Gorgeous card Heather! So soft and feminine!

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  24. Michele KovackJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    This is gorgeous! Love the pretty colors, the image, and the bit of lace!

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  25. Dawn B.January 4, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    This is gorgeous Heather.. LOVE the colors you chose. Super job on this challenge.:)

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  26. Sabrina ScrapbookJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Yup, this is so easy for you ;) A very pretty card, as always!! xoxo.

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  27. cnelsonJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Beautiful indeed!! LOVE this!

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  28. ~amy~January 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    sooo pretty heather..

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  29. StellaJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM

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  30. StellaJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    There is something for you on my blog and you can find it right here:

    http://alittlebitofthethingsienjoy.blogspot.com/2011/01/award.html

    Hugs,
    Stella

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  31. Betty WrightJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    GORGEOUS, Heather! Beautiful colors and detailing! I really must get my hands on this butterfly and blossoms set! Beautiful card!

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  32. Susan HoganJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    A very pretty card and I love that stamp set. Thanks for your comment on my blog.

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  33. Leslie MillerJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I was thinking this challenge certainly was made for you! Oh, how I love the vintage style, and you do it so beautifully. Gorgeous card, Heather!

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  34. SudhaJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Beautiful work dear. Love the flowers image n PP too.

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  35. Suzanne CJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Gorgeous vintage card! Lovely image and coloring!

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  36. Inger Harding January 6, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Wowwww this is just wonderful Heather!!!
    Beautiful work.
    Happy 2011!

    ♥ Hugs, Inger :)

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  37. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Heather!

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  38. SilviaJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    This is so beautiful, Heather!

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Thanks so much for your sweet comments and amazing support. I truly appreciate it!