These next two cards are for the "Shabby & Vintage" Style Challenge at Moxie Fab. This first one is also my card for CPS Sketch 175 this week! Here is how Cath describes shabby & vintage...which is definitely NOT my strong style. It is characterized by layering. It is soft, utilizing ribbon, lace and techniques like inking and distressing. I will admit...both of my cards are probably considered a "clean" version of the shabby style.
"Remembering" supplies:
Cardstock: Prism
Paper/Chipboard: Prima
Paper Frill: Doodlebug Designs
Flowers: Prima
Ribbon: Renaissance by Design
Jewels: Glitz Designs
Glitter: DecoArt
Ink: Ranger Distress ink
Corner Rounder: EK Success
Paper/Chipboard: Prima
Paper Frill: Doodlebug Designs
Flowers: Prima
Ribbon: Renaissance by Design
Jewels: Glitz Designs
Glitter: DecoArt
Ink: Ranger Distress ink
Corner Rounder: EK Success
Instructions: Fold cream cardstock in half to make card base, and round the bottom corners. Round the bottom corners of an aqua dot paper block, and adhere to the front of the card. Ink a white strip of tiny scalloped paper flair, and adhere to the bottom of a pink paper strip. Adhere the entire strip to the lower section of the card. Layer two pieces of glittered chipboard to the left side of the paper strip, and accent with a jewel flourish. Glitter an aqua flower and adhere to the top of the chipboard accent. Add a strip of ribbon and bow to the top of the flower, and accent with two paper roses.
This next card is still for the Shabby & Vintage style challenge, and it also uses Paulina's sketch for the Practicing Creativity Sketch Challenge.
"Enjoy Life" supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Paper: Prima & My Mind's Eye
Stamps/Ribbon: Renaissance by Design (Enjoy Life, Darling Damask sets)
Ink: Tsukineko (Chalk: pixie dust)
Flowers: Prima
Button: craft supply
Pearls: Kaiser Craft
Twine: Darice Inc.
Corner Rounder: EK Success
Border Punch: Fiskars
Diecut Machine: Cricut Expression by Provo Craft
Diecut Cartridge: Storybook by Provo Craft
Instructions: Fold white cardstock in half to make cardbase, and round the bottom corners. Punch a border to pink houndstooth paper, and adhere to the top of an aqua dotted paper block. Adhere the entire block to the front of the card. Tie ribbon around the seam, and adhere a button to the bow using twine. Stamp the damasks directly below the paper block, and accent with pearls. Cut the scalloped oval at 2 1/2" from pink dotted paper using the Cricut Expression and Storybook cartridge. Adhere the scalloped oval to the upper right corner of the card. Cut the regular oval at 2" from white cardstock. Stamp the butterfly sentiment to it, and accent the left wing with pearls. Adhere the oval on top of the scalloped one using dimensional adhesive. Accent the leftover white space on the stamped oval with three paper flowers.
These next two cards were done for the "Classy & Elegant" Style Challenge at Moxie Fab. This first one is also based on Alice's sketch for the Practicing Creativity Sketch Challenge. Here is Cath's description for Class & Elegant. A shiny finish, sparkling embellishments, a rich color scheme, and sophisticated sentiment treatments are all part of the classy and elegant pedigree. Its look is regal, stunning, and dashing. And while its lines are clean, sweeping, and dramatic, it can also incorporate monochromatic color schemes with layered textures that awe and impress equally as well.
"On Your Wedding Day" supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Paper: Crafty Secrets & My Mind's Eye
Stamps/Ribbon: Papertrey Ink (YOF: Roses set)
Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: raven black, evergreen, magenta)
Lace: Making Memories
Jewels: Kaiser Craft
Glitter: DecoArt
Colored Pencil: Heidi Swapp
Corner Rounder: EK Success
Border Punch: Fiskars
Diecut Machine: Cricut Expression by Provo Craft
Diecut Cartridge: Storybook by Provo Craft
Instructions: Fold cream cardstock in half to make card base, and round the bottom corners. Punch a border to a pink dot paper strip, and adhere to the top of a black diamond paper block. Adhere black lace around the seam. Round the bottom corners of the block and adhere to the lower part of the card. Cut the black cardstock label at 4" using the Cricut Expression and Storybook cartridge. Cut the cream cardstock label at 3 3/4" and adhere on top of the black layer. Stamp the rose and sentiment to the cream label, and color in the rose stem. Stamp the rose to pink dotted paper, cut it out and cover in glitter. Piece the cut rose to the stamped rose on the cream label, and accent with jewels. Adhere the entire stamped label to the right side of the card using dimensional adhesive. Tie a bow from green ribbon, and adhere right below the sentiment.
This last card is still for the Classy & Elegant style, and it also uses the Waltzingmouse sketch #5...the second time using that sketch this week. It is a goodie! We had a wedding to attend last night, and this is the card that I made to go with their gift. It matched the wrapping paper perfectly....tee hee! Love it!
"On Your Wedding Day" supplies:
Cardstock: The Paper Company
Paper: My Mind's Eye
Stamps: Gina K Designs (Lovely Labels set) & Papertrey Ink (YOF: Roses set)
Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: raven black, amber satin, moss green, magenta)
Pearls: Kaiser Craft
Glitter: Deco Art
Colored Pencil: Heidi Swapp
Embossing Machine: ScorPal
Instructions: Fold cream cardstock in half to make card base. Dry emboss two lines to the bottom of the card using a Scorpal. Stamp the label to the front of the card, and them stamp the roses on top of the label. Color in the stem of the roses with a colored pencil. Stamp two roses to pink dotted paper and cut out. Cover them both in glitter, and then piece on top of the stamped roses. Accent the roses and the lower right corner with pearls.
Those are all the cards I have to share with you today!! I hope you enjoyed them...I know I posted quite a few. And this is where my post ends today, as I have some things I need to go and get done!! Have a good one! ♥♥♥
Until later,
~Lea
~Lea
40 comments
Ooooh, beautiful cards! You did outstanding on all the challenges! It's hard to break out from the normal, isn't it?!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful challenge entries! You do so well at all of the styles :) I especially love the last one, the wedding card. So gorgeous!
ReplyDeletelove all these cards... i think you did a great job with all the styles! i especially appreciate it when people make an effort to create using a style they don't normally gravitate to--your cards are awesome! (and way to use the sketches too!)
ReplyDeleteStunning Lea! The color combo on your shabby vintage cards is particularly drool inducing!! ;)
ReplyDelete(-: Heidi
These cards are all just BEAUTIFUL.The funny thing is I was looking through one of my earlier editions of "Cards" magazine and seeing you as the Spotlight designer just yesterday, I just love your style
ReplyDeleteoh my... just too gorgeous.... LOVE all the cards, the colour combo and elements combination, just romantic feel. Love all your different techniques.. :D
ReplyDeletenow you make me wanna buy more pti stamps ;p and those gorgeous little prima roses.
yeah.. just flipping my Cards magazine.. and saw your name as well.. fabulous work.. :)
Your cards are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your work!
they're all gorgeous, but that first one just takes my breathe away! LOVE the red and blue combo. Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!Drop dead gorgeous Lea..TFI
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend:)x
Beautiful Lea, just beautiful!
ReplyDeletelove your entries! they are perfect for each challenge.
ReplyDeleteAll of these are just FABULOUS Lea!!! You've rocked all of these styles ;)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards Lea!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your entries, they are amazing & beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTotally lush. Loving your cards xx
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing no matter what style you do!
ReplyDeletewhat a darling group of cards... I think you did the "shabby/vintage" really well. Beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteAbsolute gorgeousness!!!!
ReplyDeleteAll of these cards are beautiful! This may not be your style, but the cards are awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh Lea, you are so amazing beyond words! I read your blog every day but I don't comment that often. You are so very inspiring and I love that you can vary styles and everything is always impeccable!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for leaving such kind comments on my blog! It means a lot coming from someone as talented as yourself!
A.ma.zing! My jaw drops lower and lower on each and every scroll down to your cards... I really can't decide which one I like better...they are all soo gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is all pure gorgeousness, pure eye candy... Your work is soooo amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Congrats on winning one of the Color Throwdown prizes!
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful Lea! Your cards always look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow girl! You out did yourself! These are totally fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteLea. They are all beautiful cards. I'd say you absolutely knocked it out of the park.
ReplyDeleteThanks for inspiring us
Jaydee
Wowzers! These are great! I especially adore you shabby/vintage cards!
ReplyDeleteAll are amazing Lea! Love all the glitter. :)
ReplyDeleteWOWSA...that's all I can say...you are ROCKIN' the Moxie Fab world on multiple fronts...love the cards...especially the turquoise...my fave color this year!
ReplyDeleteWow, girlfriend you have been busy creating the most stunning cards! These are all amazing and I could stare at them all day! :) Have a wonderful and fun weekend!
ReplyDelete♥♥ Kay
Gorgeous Lea, love the shabby chic.. you rocked it. Hope you're well. :)
ReplyDeleteholy gorgeousness!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are awesome. You are very talented.
ReplyDeleteLove these samples. The color combo on Remembering is wonderful. I appreciate you stopping by Asleep on the Couch and leaving a comment. Hope you will check it out again when you have some time.
ReplyDeleteI love you take on shabbiness! Just the right amount for me!
ReplyDeleteStunning designs. Beautiful cards and I think you nailed the shabby chic! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Lea, these are all amazing cards! Wonderful designs and wonderful embellishing too!
ReplyDeleteLea! You have outdone yourself again! All of these cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHey Lea! Thanks for entering the Let's Do Shabby & Vintage Card Style Week challenge in the Moxie Fab World (x2)! I'm so glad you played along! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Lea! Thanks also for entering the Let's Do Classy & Elegant Card Style Week challenge in the Moxie Fab World. :)
ReplyDeleteComments warm my heart. Thank you! ♥