I was in the mood for more Crafty Secrets vintage tonight, so I pulled out the Journaling, Mini Memories, and Journey Crafty Secrets stamp sets and created this little faux postcard themed card. I used some of my Ranger distress ink pads to age the papers. Seems I always reach for the same ink colors when I create cards in this style. Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Caramel and Black. Maybe I should try using blues, or greens, or even pinks for a change...
The patterned paper for the base of the card is from one of the Crafty Secrets paper tablets. I added some faux stitches around the edges for a bit more detail. The base of the card was cut out using an AccuCut die. While I would LOVE to have more of these cards to use, I only have a few more. A big thanks to Sandy from Crafty Secrets for sharing them with me when I was at CHA earlier this year! I must find a way to make MORE!
I'm so glad it's the weekend! Mom and Dad are still visiting, and since it's going to be nearly 100 degrees this weekend, I think we'll try and find things to do that allow us to stay out of the heat of the day. Maybe Mom and I will do some crafting... maybe we'll do some swimming... maybe we'll make some homemade ice cream! Regardless of what we do, I'm pretty sure we'll have some fun!
Hope you have a cool, fun weekend as well!
Gorgeous card!! I love everything about it!!
Posted by: Kari | July 02, 2008 at 08:21 PM
What a beauty Anna, love the vintage look very much!
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Posted by: Carin | June 30, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Wow - this is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
Posted by: Shari | June 29, 2008 at 06:44 PM
love what you have done, have a great weekend and will come back again to see your wonderful creations
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Posted by: kerry | June 29, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Love your work and your blog. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Lou | June 29, 2008 at 06:05 AM
Hi Mom and Dad. If you get tired of the hot weather, MN isn't as hot.
Who's Sassy now? LOL
My DD had a sleepover and the girls enjoyed the pics of your outdoor pets.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | June 28, 2008 at 09:41 PM
I love how your distressed cards just shine Anna, beautiful!
You and your mom must be having so much fun, how I'd love to be there watching you two create!
Posted by: Pam Hooten | June 28, 2008 at 07:44 PM
This is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Bradley | June 28, 2008 at 06:03 PM
This is beautiful as always. I hope you and your parents find some "cool" things to do this weekend. I registered 101 degrees here today. Whew!
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | June 28, 2008 at 05:00 PM
this is quite beautiful!! I'm so used to seeing the whimsical images of yours, so this was a real nice change!
Enjoy your visit and try to stay cool! We're hot up here in PA too, whew!!
Posted by: Carol | June 28, 2008 at 03:50 PM
Beautiful! I love the vintage look.
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | June 28, 2008 at 10:51 AM
I love the soft vintage-look of this beautiful card! Take care of yourselves in that heat (we are only looking at a high around 97 today- bwahahahaha- of course, it is the Alababa humidity that is the killer)! Now you've got me wanting homemade ice cream. We may have to do that today!
Posted by: Beth | June 28, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Very Chic! Love the vintage look. - Oh I'd go for the homemade icecream!!! - Over 100 here too this weekend. For dessert tonight, Angel Food Cake, Fresh strawberries & real whipped cream. YUM!!!
Posted by: Ida | June 28, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Love the card! Vintage is my new love!! I'm going to hop on over to your store to see what I'm in need of! Glad to hear your folks are still with you and I'm sure you and your mother will find something cool and fun to do today!!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | June 28, 2008 at 07:33 AM
I love your vintage and Crafty Secrets offerings. You should do them more often!
Posted by: Sarah | June 28, 2008 at 06:46 AM