Actually I don't mind, because I have the perfect stamp, one that combines my preference for photo realistic images and a Vintage feel.
First I had fun making a background with a Lindy Stamp gang spray, a Chicken wire stencil and some coloured Grunge paste (Paper Artsy) on a piece of watercolour paper.
I stamped my image and a quote (from a full Rubber Dance stamp sheet) on a separate piece of cardstock with Versafine black ink.
I combined 2 paper ric rac die-cuts with a punched heart border and placed a UTEE heart embellishment, which I have dusted with gold mica powder.
Not sure the male in my life will like it but I hope you will!
Thanks for coming by,
I am entering the Country View Crafts (Make your own background), We love to create, Penny Black & More, That's Crafty and SSS Wednesday challenges
Gorgeous mixed media card. The background is wonderful. Thanks for playing along Simon Says Stamp Have a Heart Challenge!
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Great card Christine and that image is perfect, it has a really nostalgic feel to it. I'm not big into the whole Valentines thing either but have a few orders so need to buckle down this week.
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Fantastic background and beautiful sentiment
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Me again Christine, forgot to thank you for joining in at Penny Black and More February challenge.
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Beautiful x
ReplyDeleteI am sure he is going to love this make Christine. Fabby background with adorable colour tones. Love the simplicity of the stamping it works well.
ReplyDeleteWarm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.
Such an artistic card Christine. Beautifully done! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Penny Black and More!
ReplyDeleteAnother fine Valentine full of inspiration! Love that gorgeous background! I just left you an explanatory comment on your Valentine ATC post regarding my disqualified entry into Vintage Stamping Challenges. Please take a minute to read...I think you will find I should indeed qualify. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Christine! I love the romantic main image and the quote is lovely. Fab background too!
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Lesley Xx
What a lovely Valentine! Love the image, the heart, the strips! All together beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteSuper jolie... Et cette citation de Rubber Dance est top aussi, je regrette de n'avoir pas craqué!... Une prochaine fois j'espère !
ReplyDeleteBravo Christine, bisous
A fantastic vintage card Christine. Thank you for joining us this month at Penny Black and More and we hope you will join us again soon.
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