Thursday, October 21, 2010

Cute Card Thursday #135 - A Sketch

Happy Thursday!

The challenge at Cute Card Thursday this week is a sketch by Lynn Anderson. Here is Lynn's sketch...


...and here is my card..


Paper: A Country Christmas (The Paper Studio)
Accessories: Felt Snowflakes (SU!), flat-back bobbles, striped ribbon (SU!), seed grass, star button, Rock Candy Crackle Paint


This adorable Santa Edwin is available for preorder over at 7 Kids College Fund. I distressed the image with distress inks and crackle paint.


I had a plain, tan star button. I wanted to give it the same distressed look as the picture, so I used some crackle paint and walnut ink. I then added a "weathered" stamp to give it a little more character.

The sponsor this week for Cute Card Thursday is Kraftin' With Kimmie Stamps. I hope you will join us for your chance to win two rubber stamps of your choice.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!


25 comments:

Only By His Grace said...

Lovely card Julie.
I love the crackle look. It really gives the card a polished finish.
Great layout.
Hugs Marion (Maz)

Dawn Edwards said...

Julie your distress look is such a neat trick. I love your card. I think the Magnolia images are very cute even though I don't own any.

KayBeScraps said...

wow.. amazing card.. love all of it.. ♥
Hugs, Katrin

Christine said...

Great card, you did an amazing job with the distressing!

Rene said...

WOW! This card is amazing! So beautiful!!!!

Pen to Paper said...

Julie, wow this is so great! I love the DP and i love the distress look you've given the card. So awesome!

Hugs,

Jackie

Card Crazy said...

That crackle look is really great. It certainly adds to the vintage look of the card. Did you do that, or is that the DP?
Sue S.

Leslie Anne Avila said...

Love it! So vintagie, I made that word up. lol I love seeing Edwin cards!!!!! Beautifully done.
Blessings~
Leslie Avila

Niina said...

Such a beautiful card :)

Myrna said...

Julie what a wonderful card!! How hard was that to put distress ink over your beautiful coloring? Love it!

Christina C. said...

Absolutely STUNNING, Julie! You did a magnificent job on this project...love the distressing!!!

Claralesfleurs said...

Waw! What a beautiful card! I'm admirative!

Hug

Clara XXX...

Dena said...

This is the most interesting card I have seen in a while! Soooo different!!! I want to try your technique sooo bad. Very, very gorgeous work!!!
Hugs, Dena

Zoe said...

what an awesome idea. I love it. I might have to case you sometime!! It's just perfect for a vintage christmas look. hugs xxoo

Danielle Champagne said...

Hi Julie, this is really cute, I love the distressed look on the image, and the crackled background. Sunch a nice vintage style. Beautiful papers, and Edwin.. OH! is he ever sweet.
Hugs.
Danielle

Barb Hardeman said...

Hi Julie, oh this card is so cute! I love the layout, and the dp is just beautiful. You've colored Edwin so beautifully...hugs...Barb

Chris said...

Julie, teach me how to do the techniques you used! I love, love, love the vintage feel! I'm glad I got to see the image of the stamp. It's just as cute as I hoped it would be when I saw the one that came with the kit.
This is beautiful!

XO,
Chris

cabio's craft corner said...

This is an awesome card Julie. Love the vintage shabby look on Edwin!!
Hugs,
Cabio

Diane said...

I love your Santa Edwin, Julie and he's beautifully coloured!
Diane x

Anonymous said...

A gorgeous Christmas card Julie. I have this stamp but haven't had time to ink him up yet, but you have certainly managed to motivate me. I just love the crackle and distressed effect.
hugs

Jane H said...

so pretty I love the antique feel.

Monique said...

It's gorgious !

Hugs Monique

Jean said...

Love your card. The crackle look is so gorgeous.. love Santa stamp and he is colored so great.. your layout is stunning.. great card.
Hugs, Jean

Candy said...

Oh beautiful paper and I love your vintage looking card with all the crackle and inking. Edwin is wonderful :o)
Hugs, Candy

Peggie said...

Love the vintage look to this card and the sparkly branches behind the bow.