Let's talk! Today I'm sharing a card I made this weekend using a fun stamp set from Hero Arts! I only had a few more days to get an entry into the February contest! I love entering their blog contests. There's a lot of competition and it's fun to join in the mix. You don't have to have a blog to enter - they do their contests on Flickr - which is free - so I really encourage you to enter! CLICK HERE for the details on the challenge for this month. This month's theme is Friendship or Hello cards.
I love this vintage stamp set - cool old phones and a neat font...Just begs for some retro colors and buttons and such. I like combining a bunch of 'stuff' on my shabby chic cards. Here I used a scrap of the patterned paper (Picadilly by Basic Grey) and a pearl pin to make a flag. One trick for putting light colored buttons onto dark cardstock is to put the button on a tiny piece of white paper. That way the color can come through.
Here are my supplies...The pretty red toile looking paper is the back side of the stripes...perfection! I found just the right shade of aqua blue Bazzil paper to match. These colors make me think of the 50's!
Let's talk! The stamp set is called "Just Saying Hi." I love the sayings in it.
So there you have it for today! Thank you, as always, for coming by to see me! I hope you have a great day! See you soon.
I love the layers!! This is gorgeous and I agree the sentiments in that stamp set are great! You've done an outstanding job with your design and all the special elements, all my best to you on the contest!
Posted by: Natalie H | 02/25/2012 at 04:34 PM
Gorgeous, Wanda! I love the little pin...perfectly perfect! XOXO
Posted by: Regina Mangum | 02/23/2012 at 07:39 PM
Love this card, Wanda. The similar layout with the old-fashioned typewriter you posted a few weeks ago was a BIG inspiration for me. I've made several similarly designed cards and absolutely love them.
Posted by: julie | 02/22/2012 at 11:03 AM
Fabulous card Wanda! I love everything about it, great colors, layout and embellishments!
Posted by: Lynn Put | 02/22/2012 at 06:23 AM
GORGEOUS card !!!Very sweet colors.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 02/22/2012 at 06:04 AM
This is such a pretty card! I love the papers and embellies you used with this image.
Posted by: Amy Johnson | 02/22/2012 at 05:49 AM
Man, oh man, this is gorgeous, Wanda! You do every single style SO well, my friend. I just love it when you go shabby chic! Love these colors together and adore the papers. SUCH a pretty design and detailing with the button and flag. Great stamping, too. This card has it ALL! Great job!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 02/22/2012 at 05:36 AM
Adorable card! Love that phone image and your little flag! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | 02/22/2012 at 04:59 AM
Adorable!! Love the vintage vibe. xo
Posted by: Julene | 02/21/2012 at 10:24 PM
I love this! Such beautiful vintagey eye candy!!
Posted by: Jami | 02/21/2012 at 09:39 PM