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Sunday, 13 June 2010

Vintage Thank You

As soon as I saw THIS stunning card by Nichol Magouirk, I HAD to get my distress inks out and play.  Isn't her card the most gorgeous card ever???  I used many elements from her card in mine: a script stamp background, lots of pearls for the flower centres, and plenty of distress inks.  Thanks for the amazing inspiration Nichol.
I thought I'd give some instructions on how I made the card - I don't normally do this, but just felt like it today.

  1. Stamp the main image, one of the cling stamps from the Two Vine Scrolls cling set, in Shabby Shutters and Faded Jeans distress inks, then cut it out.  
  2. Stamp the Old French Writing text in Shabby Shutters ink.
  3. Distress the edges and ink over with Tumbled Glass.  
  4. Stamp a sentiment from the Just Find Me set.
  5. Embellish with pearls and ribbon (I inked some cream ribbon to match: my fingers are green... I can't get it off.) 
  6. Stamp the script onto a strip of Eggshell Layering Paper in Antique Linen ink then stick the panel to it.
That's it - have a lovely day.
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25 comments:

  1. Joy13 June 2010 at 14:07

    Simply stunning Lucy, love your take on Nichol's card, just so beautiful.

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  2. CinnamonSally13 June 2010 at 14:17

    Beautiful Lucy, love your colours and the shape of your card. Great take on Nichols!!

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  3. Kathy Martin13 June 2010 at 14:20

    Wow, beautiful card! Great stamping work! :)

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  4. Arlene13 June 2010 at 15:06

    Love the long shape of the card - more to see of your lovely distressing and stamping.

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  5. Eveline13 June 2010 at 15:34

    Beautiful card and thank you for the "Howtodoit".
    Eveline.

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  6. Diane Jaquay13 June 2010 at 16:15

    GORGEOUS card, you make me want to go out and buy all of these stamps! And the card you took your inspiration from was totally amazing too!

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  7. Barb13 June 2010 at 16:20

    Another reminder of why I can't wait to visit your blog everyday, Lucy! This card is stunning! Amazing stamping and such gorgeous colors! Love Nichol's too.....wowsers!! :)

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  8. Dotty Jo13 June 2010 at 17:07

    Beautiful card Lucy, totally worth the green, inky paws! Jo x

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  9. Clare13 June 2010 at 17:31

    Such a beautiful card Lucy as always. Such lovely subtle colours. Hugs Clare xxx

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  10. Unknown13 June 2010 at 18:54

    Truly gorgeous!

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  11. Deirdre13 June 2010 at 19:36

    Lucy, just fabulous, love it.

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  12. Momiji13 June 2010 at 19:41

    just love it! I like the elongated shape and the fabulous blend of colour...

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  13. Jill13 June 2010 at 20:03

    LOVE IT! This may just be my favorite card of yours... ever!!! WOW!

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  14. donna mikasa13 June 2010 at 21:28

    Gorgeousness! This is definitely my new favorite Lucy card!

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  15. Verona H13 June 2010 at 21:28

    What a lovely card--it does remind me of Nichol's--you both are SO talented, I love your colors and stamping.

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  16. Kathy (krolski)13 June 2010 at 23:12

    Your card is beautiful! I just love the tall card - so pretty!

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  17. Tiffany Ervin13 June 2010 at 23:55

    Wonderful! So soothing and beautifully done, such softness all around on this card!

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  18. Diana14 June 2010 at 00:57

    Oh how beautiful Lucy!

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  19. Sarah J Moerman14 June 2010 at 02:19

    This is STUNNING, Lucy!

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  20. Dawn T14 June 2010 at 03:15

    AWESOME!!!! love it Lucy and yes Nicol's was so lovely. Thanks for the instructions. Perfect!!!

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  21. Vanessa14 June 2010 at 05:56

    This is gorgeous! Didn't you love getting really inky? I love digi, but sometimes I just have to get out stamps and only use inks...

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  22. Bonnie14 June 2010 at 14:56

    Oh My Gosh !! This card is gorgeous, I am off to search for these stamps, just have to have them!! Thanks for all your great inspiration.

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  23. Alice 15 June 2010 at 02:34

    wow! this is gorgeous, Lucy! beautiful colors and stunning simple design!! LOVE it!

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  24. Agata15 June 2010 at 14:03

    I will go to see Nichole's card in a second. But for now I find yours absolutely perfect!

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  25. jaemom17 June 2010 at 04:27

    Lucy, this card is GORGEOUS. Love how Nichol's inspired you. Just fantastic.

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Thanks for your lovely comments. I really appreciate each and every one.