Monday, 14 November 2011

The Stampsmith Ribbon & Lace

The challenge for November over at  The Stampsmith is ribbons and lace. I really struggle with this type of thing, but I guess that's the challenge...
The background has been stamped in Faded Jeans with a stamp from the Postcard plate, and the lovely Serena has been stamped in coffee archival and tinted with Broken China. The paper is one of Anna Griffin's that I've had since time began.
My little crochet flowers were done in front of the computer, with a lot of re-winding of the tutorial. My Grandma taught me the basic stitches many (many) years ago, but it's not something I've done much of. She could do the most amazingly fine work without even looking at what she was doing - she certainly didn't pass that on to me,  but at least I can do the flowers now without the sound on lol.
I'm also entering this into the Fashionable Stamping Challenge which is In Times Gone By.
Thanks very much for looking x
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17 comments:

  1. Debbie14 November 2011 at 21:35

    Beautiful card Sue! Love your details and colours! Love Serena!
    Growing up we had crocheted doilies under everything! Didn't rub off on me! Thanks for joining us at The Stampsmith Challenge. Good luck in the draw!
    Debbie
    ^..^

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  2. Von14 November 2011 at 21:53

    So beautiful Sue love that blue with the brown :)
    Von x

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  3. Sally H14 November 2011 at 23:01

    Wow! That is so beautiful and elegant and gorgeous! LOVE it!

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  4. Valerie-Jael14 November 2011 at 23:07

    Wow, what a beautiful card! Love everything about it! Valerie

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  5. Terry15 November 2011 at 04:03

    So romantic! Your struggle is pure beauty to my eyes! Love the color combination and the design is beautiful! Thank you so much for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges!

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  6. Ink Art Designs15 November 2011 at 08:30

    I agree, the blue on the coffee archival is just gorgeous! Serena us a beautiful stamp and you have done her justice, great card!
    Thankyou for joining us this fortnight at Fashionable Stamping Challenges...good luck
    Dot x

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  7. cheryl15 November 2011 at 12:01

    oh this really is so so beautiful hun the colors,and the detail is amazing hugs cherylxx

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  8. sam21ski15 November 2011 at 16:16

    Great shape and very vintage xxx

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  9. Brenda Brown15 November 2011 at 18:27

    Oh wow Sue this doesn't look like it was a struggle at all. I just love the whole design and the gorgeous vintage effect you have achieved. Well done on you great little crocheted flowers they really add to the vintage feel.
    Thanks for joining the Stampettes at FSC.
    Take care.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  10. Julie Mutch15 November 2011 at 19:18

    Sue, this is so beautiful! You've created such a lovely project! Thanks so much for joining us at The Stampsmith Challenge again! Best of luck in the draw! :)

    Hugs,
    Julie

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  11. Meggymay15 November 2011 at 20:37

    Beautiful card, love all the details and the gorgeous little flowers.Thankyou for joining is at FSC this week.

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  12. Lynne Moncrieff15 November 2011 at 21:13

    Hi Sue
    My first comment is on behalf of The Stampsmith Challenge.
    You created the most gorgeous surrounding for Serena capturing a beautiful dreaminess.
    I cannot believe that you struggle with this style, it certainly doesn't show. Gorgeous.
    Thank You for once again supporting TSC.
    Good Luck with the Prize Draw.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  13. Lynne Moncrieff15 November 2011 at 21:14

    Hi Sue
    I am returning this time for FSC.
    You certainly took us on a trip to Times Gone By with this stunning vintage style card.
    There is nothing I don't love about your creation.
    Thank you for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenge with your beautifully stamped card.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  14. Mrs.B16 November 2011 at 16:50

    A beautiful card Sue - doesn't look as though you struggled!
    This is a gorgeous image and beautifully shaded with the blue.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.
    Hope to se you next time.
    Avril

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  15. Karen McAlpine17 November 2011 at 23:52

    Love how the main image turned out. What kind of paper did you stamp on?
    Beautiful card. Thank you for joining us at the Stampsmith Challenge.

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  16. Asia King (aka Joanna K)18 November 2011 at 23:32

    What a superb romantic creation! Perfect for our challenge ;) Thank you for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges!

    Hugs
    Joanna x

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  17. Fliss21 November 2011 at 20:24

    This is gorgeous Sue. I so love that stamp and love the background you've placed her on and the lovely shape.
    Thanks for joining in with the FSC Times Gone By challenge and hope to see you again.
    Fliss x

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