Next week at CHA, Crafty Secrets is releasing new Vintage Postcard Kits. I have thoroughly enjoyed making samples with the kits for the CHA booth! The images in the kits are absolutely perfect! I'm working on Christmas & Halloween, but there are other themed kits as well that are just as fun.
Here is the first sample I made using one of the large Christmas images. The kits come with die-cut chipboard shapes, the images, as well as a small stamp set that coordinates with the theme of the kit. Putting the postcards together is so fun and easy. I used a thin white glue to adhere the images to the chipboard shapes and used a nail emery board to sand around the edges -- this makes them nice and tidy! I added ink to the edges to warm things up a bit and make the overall project look more primitive. I added a simple rusty wire hanger with a rusty jingle bell for decoration.
The chipboard is a beautiful vanilla color -- not dingy brown or grey like so many chipboard items we're used to seeing. Being lighter in color gives a wonderful surface for stamping and inking! I used a sponge applicator to apply various shades of brown Distress Ink from Ranger. I really laid down the color -- I could have done a lot less inking, but love the aged look of the inks on the vanilla colored chipboard. Then, using images from the small stamp set included with the kit, I stamped the images directly on the chipboard in brown and black ink. I spritzed the entire project with Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist for some subtle shimmer.
To adhere the chipboard star to the wire hanger, I sandwiched the wire hanger between the star and a vintage button. A glue dot on the star, and a glue dot on the button, when smashed together hold like you wouldn't believe!
I have another Christmas postard to show you as well, but I need to snap some photos! Stay tuned for more!
If you would like to see more samples of the Vintage Postcard Kits, check out the Crafty Secrets blog. Sandy has shared several of the designer projects there. You will LOVE them -- the inspiration is endless! AND, Sandy's doing a give-away, so check it out!
That postcard is gorgeous! I love how you blend the distress inks and get the perfect shade of vintage. I got a chuckle out of your suntanning santa too. Hope you are not sweltering too badly down there.
Posted by: | April 19, 2011 at 11:51 AM
That postcards are lovely! I like the chipboard star to the wire hanger. Your an excellent designer Anna.
Posted by: | February 09, 2011 at 05:43 PM
I totally love it.
Posted by: Shae | August 12, 2009 at 12:16 AM
I love the old antique look of Crafty Secrets. What puts your work over the top is the rusty wire and bells you use. They add just the right touch. Where do you get these items?
Posted by: Vicki Callier | July 25, 2009 at 07:09 AM
Anna, how beautiful! I love your vintage touch to your work!!! Love it, love it, love it!!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | July 23, 2009 at 02:11 PM
OMgoodness - I love what you do with chipboard and vintage images Anna!
Posted by: Michelle Adams | July 23, 2009 at 01:15 PM
So you decorated front and back? This is wonderful and warm and so old-fashioned Christmas-y! The hardware gives it such a flair. Beautiful project!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | July 23, 2009 at 11:55 AM
This looks amazing! I love everything about it. TFS.
Posted by: denise young | July 23, 2009 at 09:30 AM
This is beautiful! I love vintage stuff!
Posted by: Lisa Kind | July 23, 2009 at 06:57 AM
Oh these look lovely love the postcard shape too:0)
Posted by: Myra | July 23, 2009 at 04:26 AM
Absolutely fabulous - I can see one of these kits in my future!
Posted by: Erika M | July 22, 2009 at 07:08 PM
Ooooo, I love this! It does look antique but very appealing! The postcard is very nice, with the swirls and aged look. I'll have to watch for these - you make them look spectacular!
Posted by: Sharli | July 22, 2009 at 07:04 PM
Shhh! Don't tell the others, but yours was my favorite! I absolutely LOVE it!
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | July 22, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Anna is it possible to get these kits from you when they come out?
Thanks
Janine
Posted by: Janine | July 22, 2009 at 01:12 PM
wow! Amazing!
Posted by: Monica Löfstedt | July 22, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Anna! This is gorgeous! Love the vintage look. Make sure you tether this one with lock and key so it doesn't walk off like your little dress did :0(
Posted by: Randee | July 22, 2009 at 11:53 AM
FUN stuff, love that vintage loo, you do it so well!
Posted by: Carol Dee | July 22, 2009 at 10:48 AM
These are wonderful!! I'm loving your Christmas samples!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Posted by: Marci | July 22, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Anna, you truly are the Queen of Vintage. I love how you put shapes and buttons and bells and wire together to make wonderful keepsakes. I can't wait to see what you do this Holiday season. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
Posted by: Sandy Hulsart | July 22, 2009 at 10:08 AM
I'm always Amazed by your Gorgeous creations....This is So Beautiful on both sides!!...I love the warm aged look!!
Posted by: Ila | July 22, 2009 at 09:28 AM
That postcard is gorgeous! I love how you blend the distress inks and get the perfect shade of vintage. I got a chuckle out of your suntanning santa, too. Hope you're not sweltering too badly down there. It's overcast today (70ish) and I wish it would rain. Hoping to see my sewing, chicken raising aunt at the family reunion on Saturday. That's about all the excitement I got for now.
Posted by: nise | July 22, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Love it, love it Anna! The back looks just as awesome as the front!
Posted by: pam hooten | July 22, 2009 at 09:14 AM