Sunday, April 15, 2012

Victorian Fun

I have been dying to get to these stamps.  I love Victorian anything.  Alesa Baker has a lot of new stamps for Spring and here are some of them.  I am afraid I got so into using the stamps I got a little carried away.

I started out:
  • stamping with my Cover-A-Card Screen Stamp onto Neenah Classic Crest Natural cardstock for my background.  Trimmed a piece 4.25"X5.5".  I think any tan or brown colored ink pad would look good.  I used Stampin' Up retired Creamy Caramel. I think Adirondack Caramel will work.
  • Used Cover-A-Card Scratch on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock.  Trimmed to 3.75"X 5.0". Stamped the Worn Rose image in the upper left corner as shown and painted it with Cherry Sorbet and Olive Green Twinkling H2O's.  Mounted on the Screen cardstock.
  • Stamped Rose Ledger on more Neenah Classic Crest Natural cardstock and painted the bottom with the same Twinks. I trimmed around the edges and top scallops. Mounted on Scratch cardstock.
  • Stamped the inside pages (Worn Rose Vintage Book) for my book and painted with Twinks.  Trimmed and turned over to emboss the floral areas.  
  • Stamped the sentiment, So Glad We're Friends, on the right side. Folded.
  • Stamped the cover for my book, Vintage Worn Rose Cover,  trimmed, painted floral image, turned over and embossed the floral image, and mounted on folded vintage book pages.
  • Punched butterflies with MS 3-in-1 Butterfly punch.  Mounted with Glossy Accents.  Pearls on the butterflies are 2mm from HERE.and were placed with a Sticky Stick and Glossy Accents.  The pearls on the bottom right are probably 3mm and are from Mark Richards Crystal White Pearl stickers.
  •  Ribbon and lace are leftovers from other projects.
  • The ribbon buckle is from Fancifuls.  
Below are photos of what I did for the inside of the card, the envelope, and inside the little book!


The scratch areas on the envelope were done after using a paper crimper to peel the paper apart so it would be thin if I mail the envelope.


I have one request for anyone who knows about blogger and the New Designer Template.  I am having a problem getting rid of the snow.  LOLOLOL  I deleted any widgets that had the code and it hung in there.  I looked all the way through my html layout.  No snow codes there.  Wow!!  This has been a really funny month.

Thanks for stopping by to look and say hi!!That's my card and envy! Hope you liked them. I got to stamp and make up for some of the time when I couldn't. :-)

 Shirley
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25 comments:

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

OMG Shirley ! I love your gorgeous Victorian card ! The combination of backgrounds, layers along with the image & die cut butterflies is so beautiful, I keep looking at it....Have a great day ! Shirley x

Donna Ellis said...

How exciting! An update on Shirley's blog! I'm thrilled to enjoy a beautiful card use Alesa Baker's stamps. The colors are soft and gorgeous. Always your cards have so many details to explore and appreciate. The inside of your card looks fabulous! I like that little bit of lace on the inside, too. Hmmm, just beautiful! So glad to see your masterpiece! I have missed you very much.

Benzi said...

Oh, this is a gorgeous, vintage creation. I love the cover of your book..such a worn look and the roses you've used are just beautiful. Awesome, Shirley!!!

Hope you get that snow problem taken care of right away. :-)

Conniecrafter said...

Gorgeous Victorian creation, I just love all things from this time period. Love how you stamped the sentiment like a little book, lovely inside and envelope to match!!

Carole said...

wonderful work :)

Cindy Haffner said...

Shirley your work is STUNNING!!~

Donna B. said...

Beautiful Victorian card Shirley!! Love the design and your colors. The inside is lovely!!

Carole Campanile said...

Shirley - Your vintage card is gorgeous. I love the pale pinks with the tan inks. Just lovely.

TFS
Carole

Helena (Gvendalen) said...

Magnificent vintage card Shirley. I love the images and colors. Thanks for the tutorial.
hugs, Helena

Cibele Glazer said...

Shirley, this is fabulous!! Love the vintage feel and that little booklet on the front - genius!! Hope you are well.

April said...

So very lovely! I love everything about your card. Great job!

G Peplow said...

Hello again! Fabulous vintage and roses, how lucky are we!!!!Gorgeous work Shirley, xx

Joan Ervin said...

What a beautiful Victorian creation, Shirley...the colors, stamps, lace, ribbon...everything is just lovely!!!!!

Dr Sonia S V said...

WOW Such an elegant creation...the whole set is gorgeous !!
Thank You for the sweet comment on my blog

Cheers
Sonia
cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

Cat Tidwell said...

What a piece of art Shirley!! I absolutely love this!

redwasher1 said...

Shirley, Oh my is this a beautiful work of art!!!Inside and out is awesome!!!

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Sue Lelli said...

Shirley, no wonder you say you got carried away! This is GORGEOUS! LOVE how it opens to that LOVELY sentiment and LOVE the card inside and the envie! So PRETTY!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Whoa! Those stamps are gorgeous, Shirley! ONe is prettier than the next, and you've layered them all beautifully.

Lyn S said...

Totally gorgeous project Shirley! Love the vintage look!

Maria said...

I'm with you...I love Victorian anything, too! And, you made a lovely soft card! Lovely background and butterflies, so pretty! Take care and have a wonderful week!!:-))

Mona Pendleton said...

Gorgeous project Shirley! So Vintagey beautiful!

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous!

Cami said...

Gorgeous card Shirley! I'm starting to really love the vintage/shabby chic look and you've accomplished that here with this beautiful card you made! I enjoy seeing all your creative talent here on your blog!

Hugs,
Cami

Ellen Taylor said...

Love all the layers and the soft pretty colors to go with those fabulous stamps! Such a beauty you created Shirley!

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