November 8, 2011

Creative Challenge - Vintage!


In 2011, MFT is working harder than ever to inspire you, and we have come up with something we think you'll really enjoy. Our Design Team Creative Challenge is a new monthly feature, where we challenge our design team to explore their creative side using a specific theme, product or technique. This month, we're exploring the lush vintage style.   Please visit the MFT Blog to see exactly what we've been up to, you'll find a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge!


One of the things I love most about designing for MFT is the wide range of stamp lines and styles we get to work with. There really is something for every taste and today we're focusing on vintage sensibilities!

I've used the new Vintage Cameo set, along with the matching Oval Decorative Doily, Faux Crochet Border and some rolled flowers - Mini Rolled Roses and the Rolled Mum.


I kept my card mostly neutral with a hint of yellow. Once I had stamped and cut my cameo piece, I layered it heavily with some Rock Candy crackle distress paint from Ranger, it curls as it dries so I place it under something heavy once it's completely dry to even the peice out. This time I left a little of the curl in to add to the distressed look.


I used Scattered Straw distress ink to sponge my papers, edges and flowers.


Inside my card I went for a clean and elegant look, repeating the cameo stamp.

Here are the Die-namics I've used today:




 Thanks for stopping by!
 
Stamps: Vintage Cameo (MFT Stamps) Cardstock: Black, Vanilla (SU) Paper: Vintage Timeless (Kaisercraft) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Scattered Straw Distress Ink (Ranger) Dies: Decorative Doily, Vintage Cameo, Mini Rolled Roses, Rolled Mum, Faux Crochet Border Die-namics (MFT Stamps) Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders) Other:Vanilla Grosgrain (SU) Pearls, Crackle Paint

20 comments:

  1. gorgeous Sarah, love the doily paired with the Vintage Cameo Frame

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  3. Sarah--your card is a definite WOW!! How beautiful and your flowers are just amazing.

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  4. Sarah, this is stunning! Love your added flowers and that crackle is wonderful! GREAT vintage card!!

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  5. GASP! Over the top gorgeous, Sarah! I love this!

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  6. What's not to love about this! All those vintage touches are amazing!

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  7. Sarah....you ROCKED it! Love this vintage beauty!

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  8. That flower looks STUNNING! Fantastic vintage card Sarah!!!

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  9. wow! yes, this is a WOW card. looove everyting about it.

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  10. Ok, don't tell the others but I am picking yours as the winner!!! OMG, love it in every way! Look at your flowers....I am so copying that!!!

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  11. Love the color combo! And your flower in the patterned paper!

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  12. Wow, Sarah! This is beautiful, inside and out! I LOVE those flowers!!

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  13. Sarah, this is breathtaking! I love it! You definitely aced this challenge :)

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  14. Sarah!!! YUM!!! I'm loving the hints of yellow! That scattered straw is one of my favs!! Perfect for adding the little "something" of color but not too much! I love how layered and textured your project is. That cameo set is such a must have!! GORGEOUS creation my friend!!

    Crafty Hugs!
    Meredith

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  15. Pure vintage goodness! WOW girlie...LOVE this!

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  16. Wow, what a lovely card, gorgeous distressing

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  17. Gorgeous! I love the crackle effect.

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