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..
Stamps: Santa Edwin, Merry Christmas
Paper: A Country Christmas (The Paper Studio)
Ink: Staz-On, Distress Ink,
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!
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Lovely card Julie.
ReplyDeleteI love the crackle look. It really gives the card a polished finish.
Great layout.
Hugs Marion (Maz)
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.
ReplyDeletewow.. amazing card.. love all of it.. ♥
ReplyDeleteHugs, Katrin
Great card, you did an amazing job with the distressing!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This card is amazing! So beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteJulie, wow this is so great! I love the DP and i love the distress look you've given the card. So awesome!
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Jackie
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?
ReplyDeleteSue S.
Love it! So vintagie, I made that word up. lol I love seeing Edwin cards!!!!! Beautifully done.
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Leslie Avila
Such a beautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteJulie what a wonderful card!! How hard was that to put distress ink over your beautiful coloring? Love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely STUNNING, Julie! You did a magnificent job on this project...love the distressing!!!
ReplyDeleteWaw! What a beautiful card! I'm admirative!
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Clara XXX...
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!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Dena
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
ReplyDeleteHi 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.
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Danielle
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
ReplyDeleteJulie, 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.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!
XO,
Chris
This is an awesome card Julie. Love the vintage shabby look on Edwin!!
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Cabio
I love your Santa Edwin, Julie and he's beautifully coloured!
ReplyDeleteDiane x
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.
ReplyDeletehugs
so pretty I love the antique feel.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgious !
ReplyDeleteHugs Monique
Love your card. The crackle look is so gorgeous.. love Santa stamp and he is colored so great.. your layout is stunning.. great card.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Jean
Oh beautiful paper and I love your vintage looking card with all the crackle and inking. Edwin is wonderful :o)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Candy
Love the vintage look to this card and the sparkly branches behind the bow.
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