Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Love Is In The Air!

Welcome to January's Blog Hop at Artistic Outpost, which is all about Love or Valentine's Day!  How sweet is that and for more inspiration and just in time for the "day of love," please visit all of the design team as follows:  Don't forget to pull out those Artistic Outpost stamps and join in the January Referral Program, "Anything Goes Using Artistic Outpost Stamps."

Gerrie, Lisa, Sue, Tracy, Linda, Alison, Terry (me) Kate

For my first blog hop, I was inspired to use this lovely lady from the Flapper Fashions and frame her with a hanging banner using the Whimsical Melange collection.  I inked over my ivory card stock with Antique Linen to give a worn feel and after I embossed my background, I highlighted the raised areas using Tattered Rose and Festive Berry.  At this point I misted over the inked background and then heat set, distressed the edges and shaded with Vintage photo.  The banner was inked with Festive Berry and embossed as was the frame with a glitter/EP mix of mine in which I added a bit of gold.  The frame was stamped and I cut out the center and the background for my lady, was lightly inked with Tattered Rose.  She was stamped in Archival Coffee and I added color using an applicator.  You can't see this, but her earring, bracelets and necklace are all glittery thanks to Spica Glitter pens.  I made a little card for her to hand to a loved one!  Oh and I was so nervous using an Xacto Knife to cut out a finger to hold the card!  Yikes!  I did cut three frames (yes I did) and mounted this on dimensionals for added depth.
Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting me on my first every Blog Hop.  Have a wonderful day!

Stamps:  Artistic Outpost, Flapper Fashions, Whimsical Melange
Inks:  Archival Coffee, Distress Antique Linen, Festive Berry, Vintge Photo, Tattered Rose, VersaMark
Glitter/EP mix
Spica Glitter Pens, Clear, Red, Gold
Embossing Folder: Crafts Too, Vintage Flowers



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45 comments:

  1. CuddlyBunnyJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    THAT is some amazing Xacto cutting my friend!

    Loving your card, especially the perfectly aligned background embossing with the front frame! Wonderful!

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  2. Brenda BrownJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Wonderful card Terry with gorgeous colours and main image, I just live that cute little card you made for her to hold, so clever.
    Enjoy your week.
    Hugs Brenda xox

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  3. Yvonne GarnerJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Very creative Terry! Great job!

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  4. Words and PicturesJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    So elegant and pretty - I love that little house stamp, but never remember to use it - thanks for the nudge! Gorgeous, romantic card...
    Alison x

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  5. Valerie-JaelJanuary 16, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    This is sooooooooooooooo gorgeous, love the soft colours! Hugs, Valerie

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  6. SophieJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Wow, Terry...
    die Karte ist wunderschön geworden.
    Und wie romantisch du das Tag eingebettet hast, das gefällt mir großartig.
    Eine super Idee.

    xx

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  7. KarinJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    wow a gorgeous card, beautiful colors!

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  8. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Hi Terry, lovely romantic card . Love how you have framed the image and added the bunting. Tracy x

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  9. SandraJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    such a lovely and romantic card, Terry! I love the colors you've used and what a pretty stamp! Hugs, Sandra

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  10. Suzanne CJanuary 16, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Such an elegant valentine! Love the little valentine she is holding in her hand and that you have framed her with the house!

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  11. Silvia(Barnie)January 16, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    A wonderful card, perfect for Valentine's day.

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  12. Gerrie JohnnicJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Very soft, feminine and oh so pretty GF, love how you've added/used all the various plates.

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  13. VadaJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Outstanding Card Terry. Thanks so much for your help. You Rock!
    Hugs Vada

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  14. lilscrappersJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Wowzer, this is romantic! and finicky, lol....I love the dimension and the shape.

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  15. Lisa SomervilleJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Very classy! Love the added highlited embossing and combination of AO images you used!

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  16. RedanneJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    The stamped lady is lovely and the embossed frame around her is gorgeous. A very beautiful and elegant card. Anne x

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  17. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    This is sensational, Terry - LOVE the colors, textures (especially your beautiful background) and that image is perfect for the hop theme. You rocked the first hop with AO - so happy to be designing alongside you again my friend.

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  18. Marjie KemperJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Love the brown and pink combo... such a romantic and sweet card!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Beautiful card Terry, love how you've framed the image and the sweet little heart on her handbag ! Sue C x

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    My favourite era, she is a wonderful stamp and I love the cute banner and of course the touch of lace.
    Such an elegant card with lots of lovely touches Terry.
    Wishes
    Lynne
    P.S. You are so sweet for adding my Giveaway to your sidebar.

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  21. UnknownJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Totally Gorgeous!! You are so very talented!!

    Happy Crafting
    Tracie

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  22. Shelly SchmidtJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    I love your vintage card- love the image and the great banner you created, as well as the great background! Fun blog hop!

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  23. Mrs.BJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Fabulous card Terry, Love the way you've framed the image, and giving her her own cards is a brilliant touch.
    Avril xx

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  24. Jenny MarplesJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    You dod a fantastic job with that knife Terry. Loving your colour choices too. Hugs, Jenny x

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  25. 1CardCreatorJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Great job Terry, your work is always impeccable! Love the way you did the monotones with dimension to really make it pop! ~Diane

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  26. UnknownJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    What can I say but wow, this is totally classy, stylish and very elegant Terry!
    irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

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  27. NettyJanuary 16, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    ooooh so beautiful, Terry and loving the vintage look. This is one gorgeous card, Annette x

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  28. MeggymayJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Wonderful project, its a real elegant image.
    Yvonne

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  29. 2amscrapperJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    The techniques and inking make this quite spectacular!

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  30. DebiJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    this is divine Terry :-) i love blog hops <3 Debi x

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  31. Late Blooming January 16, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Practice makes perfect and you made it. Thanks.

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  32. Kate YetterJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    So pretty and feminine! I love the pinks. That embossing is fabulous!!

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  33. wwillowwJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    I love your card, it's gorgeous!!! Your attention to detail is exquisite... and inspiring!

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  34. Lynn StevensJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Such a lovely Valentine Terry. Very clever a Valentine in her hands.
    I always forget about that banner stamp. I have a ATC swap coming up soon. I do think I'll have to pull it out for that one.
    hugs Lynn

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  35. SharonJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    This is gorgeous terry! Beautiful image and colours.

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  36. MicheleJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    a gorgeous wonderful valentine! xo

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  37. Gaby Bee January 17, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    The new year is over two weeks old, but I still wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy New Year!

    Your card looks fantastic...perfect for Valentine's day.

    Hugs
    Gaby

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  38. HettieJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Oo Er Missus! This is gorgeous and you have been using my new favourite colour Festive Berry. Will have to try it with Tattered Rose too as yours looks fabulous Dah-Ling!
    Hugs
    xx

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  39. Sandi McLeanJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Fabulous card!!!

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  40. Candy CJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Wow, Terry! Your card is lovely! I so love the distressed embossing in the background. It's beautifully done! That flapper lady image is wonderful! I can certainly understand why you were drawn to it! Beautifully colorized. The placement of the house stamp...love it! I also wanted to thank you for the lovely comments you've left on my blog. I appreciate them so much! <3 Candy

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  41. Janny Jager January 17, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Very creative and gorgeous Terry.
    Love it.
    Greetings Janny

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  42. Lucy EdmondsonJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    This is stunning. What a lovely combination of the different stamp sets,

    Lucy x

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  43. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Look at this.. I am loving everything about this gorgeous card.. Stay warm my friend.

    Hugs~

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  44. EphemeraJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Glorious stamping Terry, do so love the colour palette you have used, she is one elegant lady. xx

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  45. AlexaJanuary 19, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    This is such an elegant and stylish card Terry - love that little heart bunting! x

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