Thursday, November 4, 2010

CR84Fun/2sketches4You

Hello again!  I am so sorry I was gone for so long.  I feel like it has been forever since I posted.  I know it has only been days but that feels like a long time. 
I made a card for my sweet blog friend Mona's new color challenge CR84FN.  She has the most beautiful color palette this week.  I fell back on my shabby ways and used a vintage image I have been wanting to use.
I also used the sketch at 2Sketches4You to get me started.  A great sketch always helps get me going in the right direction.
I have a before picture of this vintage image so you can see how I altered it.  I printed it out on some white cardstock and then colored the spool of thread with my Copics since it was very pale in color.  Then I used my absolute favorite color ink for altering which is the Tim Holtz distress ink in Antique Linen.  Now I have turned a very washed out image into something that matches my color scheme.  You could color the spool of thread any color you like.

Look at this beautiful inspiration photo.  I know it looks a little more clean with the crisp colors, but I was itching to make a shabby inked up vintage image card.  :)

Supplies: Cardstock: PTI/Kraft, DP: My Minds Eye, October Afternoon, Stamps:WaltzingMouse, Twill: Melissa Phillips Etsy, Lace: Wrights, Brads: Making Memories,Ink: Memento London Fog, Copics: as shown in Picture

Thanks so much for stopping by,
Heather

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35 comments:

  1. farmhouse-storyNovember 4, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    great coloring, heather! you made that sketch beautiful:)

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  2. LindsayNovember 4, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Oh do I love this Heather! First of all awesome job with the color combo and second, way to rock that sketch! LOVE it!

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  3. SandyNovember 4, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    I like the colors. And I like how you colored the image...it really brought it to life!

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  4. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Just beautiful, Heather! Absolutely love that vintage image and how you colored/distressed it!

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  5. ~* steph :) *~November 4, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    absolutely beautiful, heather!! i looove those colors. love how you colored up the vintage image! yummy nummy lace, bow and button! thanks for sharing and have a great nite! *hugs* steph :)

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  6. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Another beautiful creation by Heather!
    the colours go with your blog banner too....and that's never a bad thing! hehehe.....

    it's fun using copic markers, eh? I have to get me some soon!

    ciao bella

    creative carmelina

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  7. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    so pretty I love the distressed inks

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  8. Jean MartinNovember 4, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    This is so beautiful Heather! I love the colors you used!!! I wish I had some Copics too!

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  9. BeateNovember 4, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    Gorgeous card, Heather. I love the image, the ribbon, lace and beautiful button.
    Hugs and smiles

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  10. Jodi CollinsNovember 4, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    This is just BEAUTIFUL Heather! LOVE that vintage image and your embellishments, as always, are just PERFECT! LOVE this!!!

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  11. Mona PendletonNovember 4, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Oh so pretty Heather! Love how you added beautiful color & distressed the digi image! Great take on this week's CR84FN color combo! Thank you so much for playing along :)

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  12. dstandardNovember 4, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Beautiful card Heather - love the sentiment stamp!

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  13. LynndaNovember 4, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... I love this card... that blue is my fave blue!!! I love this card so much....you did well with copics... good one Heather.... I hate to miss here!!!!..xx

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  14. Leslie MillerNovember 4, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    LOVE your style, Heather, whether shabby or clean. You do it ALL so beautifully! These colors are simply divine!

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  15. LeahNovember 4, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    So cool and pretty. Love how you altered the image, looks perfect on your lovely card!

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  16. Home and HeartNovember 5, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    LOVE everything about this card!! Beautiful Heather, the colors, EVERYTHING!!

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  17. KristiiNovember 5, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Love, love, love this card!! The colors, the vintage image,the ribbon and lace....totally awesome!!!

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  18. StellaNovember 5, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    Oh my Heather; this has not just coloring. This is art. I love every piece of this card and I can't stop looking at it. WOW!!!
    FABULOUS take on the challenge and a stunning vintage card!
    Hugs,
    Stella

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  19. MoniqueNovember 5, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Heather this is stunning...I {heart} your image, the lace, & vintage feel. Great job on this color combo!!

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  20. cnelsonNovember 5, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    This is sooooo GORGEOUS!

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  21. Sue Lelli November 5, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    OMGosh! I LOVE how you alted the image and the lace is DIVINE! And that background DP is FAB! LOVE it!

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  22. RosNovember 5, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Ahhh! this card makes me sigh ... so pretty Heather ... beautifully done

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  23. RizziNovember 5, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    WHAT A NICE CARD HEATHER, I JUST LOVE IT. YOUR STITCHING LOOKS GOOD. ALL YOUR EMBELLISHMENTS ARE GREAT, AND YOUR COLORS ARE SO PRETTY. RIZZI

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  24. liszhaNovember 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    Oh, oh, how I love your style!

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  25. Sabrina ScrapbookNovember 5, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    OMG this is GORGEOUS!! Really LOVE the color!! Hope you have a great weekend, Heather! :)

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  26. ChristineCreationsNovember 5, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    OH WOW! What gorgeous vintage work Heather! Beautifully done!

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  27. Laura (scrapnextras)November 5, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    Gorgeous Heather! You do shabby so well! Love the stitching and lace! Beautifully done!

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  28. AnonymousNovember 6, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    Oh, I love the color combo and that image is so cute. Another beautiful card.

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  29. UnknownNovember 6, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    Heather it is always such a pleasure to stop by here - your card is simply gorgeous!
    Thanks for joining us at 2 Sketches 4 You this week
    :) Kazan

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  30. Kathy MartinNovember 6, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    I think you won it girl! ;) I love this card! The lace is so pretty and that vintage image...fabulous! :)

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  31. VickyNovember 7, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Congrats on making the top 5 at 2sketches4you. :)xx

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  32. LaurieNovember 8, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    An amazing card for sure! CONGRATS on top 5!!

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  33. Cindy LeeNovember 9, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    How pretty! You know I love it right?

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  34. ellepauletteNovember 10, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    This is soooo perfect! Love, love, love these colors and what a great shabby look!!

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  35. Suzanne CNovember 15, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Beautiful! Love the beautiful colors and vintage design.

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