I've always loved vintage images. I have some fun reproduction postcard images of Kewpie's that I keep tucked away in my "treasures" box. And I love the folksy-vintage crafts that are popular in the antique shops.
Imagine my excitement when I learned about Crafty Secret's line of Heartwarming Vintage Booklets, and other vintage products! Pure delight!
I made this card using one of the cuts from their Vintage Seasonal booklet. It's too bad you can't see how sparkly this card is! The fur on the kid's snow suits is dazzling with Stardust Stickles, and so are parts of the snow and distant trees. The two strands of fiber tied at the top and bottom of the image layer have whispy, sparkly fibers that I think are so fun to use on cards! Stay tuned tomorrow for another card using a different image from the same booklet!
A lot of people have asked where I've been since Friday night. Uhhh, um... well, let's see... 
I guess I've been busy ... I guess. *grin*
This weekend, Alan and I put up the Christmas tree. And since he doesn't really have any ornaments, I got to pull out all of mine and say "oh, now this one is CUTE!" and, "awww...i love this one!" and, "oh my gosh, isn't this one just the cutest?" I guess if you've lived through a Christmas with me, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about - right Ace!? Ha!
Anyway, in addition to the tree I also made a wreath for the front door. Alan says it's too nice for the front door (we use the back door), and he wants to keep it in the house. Sheesh! What about the front door!? *I see the need for another trip to the CRAFT STORE!*
What else have I been up to since Friday... hmm... *shrug* Good question.
... Maybe it's a secret!! 
What a delightful card! Now, I too need to go check out Crafty Secrets! :)
Posted by: KimberlyG | December 08, 2006 at 07:34 PM
I love your blog. You are too funny! Yes, we need to see the wreath and I too have to go and check out crafty secrets now. Glad you came out of "secret" hiding and all is well !
Posted by: Kathryn S | December 06, 2006 at 07:57 AM
I LOVE the Kewpie snowball! Tooo cute!
*Another vote for seeing your wreath :)*
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | December 06, 2006 at 07:34 AM
Oh yes! Please let us see this wreath! I can only imagine how lovely it is. Love your latest cards!
Posted by: Renee C | December 06, 2006 at 07:14 AM
GREAT card!! Can we see this gorgeous wreath that is too nice for the front door???? If a GUY is saying this, it MUST be nice!! WANNNA SEE!!!! (looking for ideas in that area myself) PLEASE?
Posted by: Jan Stafford | December 06, 2006 at 06:54 AM
Good grief, Anna! A new place for me to go and *look* around! Love your card, so off I go to Crafty Secret's!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | December 06, 2006 at 04:01 AM
Love your card. I also like the vintage look and have things that I have purchased from Crafty Secret's. I ought to dig them out and see if I can make a vintage looking Christmas card.
Mary
Posted by: Mary | December 06, 2006 at 01:23 AM