(Supply List: Patterned paper: Strictly Business (PA406), Adopted Ancestors (PA408), Red Chevron from the Countdown to Christmas 6x6 paper pad. All patterned papers by Melissa Frances • Charcoal, White, Pink and Kraft cardstock by Bazill • Vintage ledger page and paper • Sewing machine and white thread, Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die cutting machine)
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching I was challenged to make a Valentine's card to be featured on the Melissa Frances blog. I wanted to make something that was still vintage and pretty, but that I could also give to my sweet heart for the holiday. I don't know that he will particularly care for the little Victorian boy - in fact, originally I didn't have him on the card. But at the last moment - after everything else was glued down in fact, I just couldn't resist adding him.The beautiful "February" is from an antique ledger that I have in my stash. I just tore out one of the pages that had a Feb. date on it.
I have always had a love affair with paper. I love combining patterns from different collections and juxtaposing very modern and clean design with vintage. This card is a pretty good example of that. It was inexpensive to make, because the supplies are all paper. But by adding the stitching it does give it depth so that it is not 'flat'.
I hope you enjoyed my Valentine greeting.
Hi Carolyn I was hoping to meet you on my next visit to Clipper Street. Unfortunately I can't make it there today but it will keep an eye out for your next visit. Have a great Sunday!
Posted by: Carole | February 24, 2013 at 10:33 AM
This card actually caught my eye the other day! It's lovely!!
Posted by: Danielle Tilley | February 27, 2013 at 05:35 PM