Sunday, April 1, 2012

Vintage inspiration.

Back again - two posts in one day means it's been a stay at home weekend and I managed to get some playtime!  This card was done for a new challenge blog I came across the other day - Frilly & Funkie .
I don't do a great deal of frilly but I do like funky and it's always a good thing to try something out of your comfort zone!  I love all the vintage cards out there in web-land but when it comes to actually creating something, I do tend to get a bit stumped.  I don't find it easy to put lots of bits onto my cards and they don't really look finished to me but maybe I just need to keep on trying - I might get it one day!
The flower tile was done using part of my own digi (Script Flowers by LilyPink Designs) available at Can You Digi It? 

I would also like to put this in for the following -
http://fashionistachallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes for girls

Thanks for popping in!

20 comments:

nwilliams6 said...

This totally looks done to me - I love it. Wonderful design elements, ribbon, and papers. Well done.

Lynne K said...

Your card looks fine to me, in fact it's gorgeous! Love the papers you've used, and especially the flower tile. Thanks for sharing it with us for our birthday challenge at Stampalot, and good luck.

Lynne x

Rina said...

Very soft and sweet... colors mesh so lovely and your embellishments are perfect too.

Thanks for sharing at
http://fashionistachallenge.blogspot.com/

DT Cooridanator,
Rina

Tammy Roberts said...

Looks to me like you got it right... perfect actually! Great colors and embellishments. Thank you for joining in on the first challenge at the Frilly and Funkie... hope you will play along regularly!

Tammy :)

Anonymous said...

Fabulous card, I think you've hit just the right balance. I love the colours you've used, the green background really sets off the flowers. Thanks for joining us in our first challenge at Frilly and Funkie. Sue C x

Linda Palmer said...

This is a beautiful card. I love the papers you used and fabulous flowers. Great job on this and some beautiful dies.

Unknown said...

How beautiful is this ...... wow Hugs Elaine

Penny said...

Looks like you figured out the "bits" to me! Great card--love the design and all the pieces you put into it!
Hugs,
Penny

Tracy said...

I really like this Dawn. I think the mix of elements is just right but I know what you're talking about. Sometimes I feel like my cards are a bit naked but if I add anything else I feel like they're overloaded. LOL Go figure. I think this is just perfect though. Hugs!

Terry said...

Lovely creation and one would never know you felt this was out of your comfort zone! The flowers and bird pop so nicely and I love the added pearls to the lace trim! Thank you for joining the Frilly and Funkie challege and hope to see you often!

brenda said...

A gorgeous card Dawn and a beautiful fusion of muted colours.

Thanks so much for joining in our Birthday celebrations and good luck with all the prizes on offer.

B x

Sally H said...

A fabulous card! gorgeous range of subtle colours. Thanks for joining in the Birthday celebrations at Sir stampalot and Good Luck!

pinky said...

Beautiful vintage style card. Thanks for celebrating with us at Stampalot this month.
Pinky

Kathi said...

Wow. This is gorgeous. LOVE it!

You really are quite the eclectic stamper, aren't you?

Fortunately, you're great in all styles!

BethieJ said...

Your card is LOVELY!!!!
Thank You for joining us at PIO!! Have a GREAT day!

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

I think you do a wonderful vintage! Your colors are terrific and that script panel is perfect. The flowers, the bird and the pearls are just icing on the cake! We are thrilled that you joined in the fun with us this week at Frilly and Funkie for our opening challenge. We hope you will be a regular!

Hugs,
Linda

Mynn xx said...

This is just beautiful!!! LOVE all the soft colors--amazing card! :)

Helen said...

Beautiful card!
Thanks for playing with us at Pile It On!
Helen x

Suzanne said...

Love this card, great design thank you for joining us at fashionista

cebelica said...

Gorgeous card. I love the vintage touch. Thanks for playing with us at Fashionista challenge! Hugs! xx