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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Handmade Vintage

I have had an opportunity to play with my new stamps - this gorgeous set Sewing Labels by The Angel Company - these are illustrated by the amazingly talented Nina Brackett.


As soon as I saw this set I knew it would be one I 'needed!'  LOL!  Sewing Labels are 'so in' right now, but we all know they have never been out - have they - I do believe Vintage is here to stay - yay!!


I stamped the image in Walnut Stain Distressing Ink and cut around the edge with scissors as I don't have the Labels 8 that it coordinates with it - but I have ordered it - just as well!!


Out came the huge jar of buttons that has been collected over time and I added some to the edge



The handmade label has been stamped and also cut out by hand and popped up onto foam tape....crochet lace and this fabulous tape measure ribbon has been


Here you can see the layers and details clearly.  I know I will be using this set more - I am loving it!

This card is for the following challenges:
Incy Wincy Designs - Something Old and Something New - Buttons (old) Stamps (new)
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
Paper Creations Ink - Stitching Theme
Squigglefly - Buttons
 Card Cupids - Buttons and/or Ribbon
Sparkles Forum - One for the girls
Our Daily Bread Designs - ODBDSLC71 Notions-Seamstress
Raise The Bar - anything goes

Thank you for visiting today - I have been busy getting organised as I am going to be busy at the Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair from Thursday to Sunday - it is going to be a lot of fun, but there is a lot to get organised with Classes at my LSS and a Workshop to run next week - but it is all fun...it's a tough job but some has to do it!  LOL!  I hope you get some 'you' time - I tell my DH I am saving him a fortune by crafting - as therapy starts at $150 per hour!  LOL!  God bless you!
{{{hugs}}}

17 comments:

  1. Beautiful card, Linda! I 'need' this set too! Have my TAC catty out and this set has a little post it!!! Thanks for sharing...

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  2. I really like the row of buttons and the gentle touches of color at the card. WTG. Hugs LindaS

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  3. Lovely card
    thank you for playing along at Raise The Bar this week
    Love Jan
    xx

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  4. Great card, one my Nan would have loved!

    Thank you for sharing with us at SFC, good luck!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  5. Hiya, I just came across from MIM to say hi. Lovely project.
    Maria x

    http://inkymits.blogspot.com/

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  6. Fantastic sewing stamps by Nina! I love how you incorporated the lace, buttons and measuring tape. Your use of vintage distressing and the spiral paper torn edge is also marvelous. It all creates a great card! Well done, Linda!

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  7. Fantastic Vintage card Linda..Loz

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  8. Beautiful vintage card! The design is fabulous.

    Hugs,
    Dianne
    http://mypaperhugs.blogspot.com/

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  9. Great use of buttons! Thanks for playing in Squigglefly's challenge!

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  10. This is so sweet Linda - and yay for vintage staying :-) I too have a grand stash of buttons that is starting to appear on my cards - they won't get used any other way.
    Blessings
    M

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  11. So sweet Linda!! It's lovely to stop by your blog; I hope you've been keeping well! So happy to see you playing with this fabulous image by Nina for the Squigglefly challenge!
    smiles,Deena

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  12. What a beautiful card Linda!! Love the notions theme and the dress form. So beautifully made!! Hope all is well with you!!
    hugs,
    Chris

    Oh...thanks for joining the ODBD Shining the Light challenge this week.

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  13. Oh Linda... Another beautiful card! I love your new stamps! Your layout is wonderful! Thank You for joining us at Paper Creations Ink! Have a wonderful rest of the week! Happy Creating! Sara

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  14. Love the sepia tones on this and the lace Linda. Thanks for sharing with us at Incy Wincy this week. Good luck in your challenges. Annette xx

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  15. love your card--so antique-ish!! Thanks for joining Squigglefly!

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  16. Beautiful card, my mum would love this, she loves dressmaking things! Thanks for taking part in the SFC xx

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  17. Beautiful card Linda, the the vintage feel.

    Thanks for sharing your creation with Make It Monday.
    Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.

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