Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Vintage Anyone?


I'm back from a fabulous beach vacation in South Carolina!  I spent five glorious days on Pawley's Island basking in the sun with my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.  Oh what fun to watch the children skim boarding and learning how to surf  Note the word "watch"... I enjoyed sitting under the umbrella reading and the occasional dip in the ocean.  I did apply myself to a fairly intensive seashell hunt and I have lots of treasures to use on boxes and cards.

I have been in a vintage state of mind lately... I love adding all kinds of embellishments and creating a collage.  I've been eyeing these two vintage labels for some time and decided to pair these up with an ornate gate, all from Create with TLC.

card recipe:
design paper from MME, Bazzill and Georgia Pacific cardstock,
Copic markers, distress inks, Martha Stewart punch,
Prima hydrangea, Viva Decor pearl pen

This was a delight to create - I just love when I have all the "stuff" I need on hand.  I live in a rural area and  have to drive an hour to a craft store.  This gives me an excuse to "stock up" so I have what I think I'll need readily available.  I enjoy using digi's because you can have your image in a snap.  I do need to add that I still love my rubber!

I hope you enjoyed your visit to my blog today.  Thanks for stopping by, I love reading your comments and appreciate all your support!



5 comments:

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous vintage card, Marsha! Wonderful merge of the different images and details! Glad you had a nice vacation!

kiwimeskreations said...

What a beautiful card Marsha - love the way the black accentuates the images.
I too do not have a craft store handy, so I have to be very careful when I go to a store or craft fair that I don't over spend and blow the budget!!
Blessings
Maxine

Penny said...

Marsha, I love your collage card! It is absolutely beautiful! I envy you the beach vacation, but glad you had a good time! Looking forward to seeing all those shells! :^)
Hugs,
Penny

Cynthia said...

This is lovely, Marsha.

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Marsha it sounds like you had a great holiday break. I am so loving this awesome card, the content and theme is fabulous so is the design, super card.
hugs
Lorraine x

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