Monday 26 January 2009

Shabby Chic Window

Materials:
Stamps: Judikins Bolio 6805 Baroque, Stamp It 2237E Long Stemmed Swirl Bud, Stamps By Judith AAA 01 Carved Rose, AAA Dots, TAC Little Messages
Inks: StazOn Black, Colourbox Olive Pastel
Cardstock: Bazzill Lemonade, Grape, Parakeet
Other: White Brads, Mini Tag, Cheap Ribbon, Stampin Up Punch, Marvy Markers96 Jungle Green,, 106 Amethyst, 15 Olive Green, 62 Wisteria.Tombow 370 Very Pale Blue, Sponge

Good morning everyone,

I had my head in an old American Stampin Up magazine yesterday, as I was going through stuff with an eye to decluttering a bit. I spied a card with a torn window which I really liked, so I decided to try one myself.

The colours I have used are a bit different for me, but I think they have gelled quite nicely. If there is something that is essential to my work materials, then I would have to be nominating the little stamp from Stamps by Judith...the 3 dots. My, oh my, I love that stamp as a little fill it inner!

I shall be away most of the day as I have to go back into the hospital to keep DH company, but hope to be back in time to put the TV on the Australian Open for the tennis and settle nicely at my art table. I have a few ideas I would like to try, now I have had lots of inspiration from the mags.

11 comments:

Jaspere said...

I love your torn window and your card. Its been a long time since I've done one. Thanks for renewing my interest.

Stephanie said...

OH wow, I love this, you did a great job on that window... I love the colors to!

Elizabeth said...

Michelle this is so pretty! I love what you did with the paper framing the image! Thanks for posting on my blog!

laos348 said...

I haven't done a torn window in a while - yours looks fantastic! I think the colors really go well together and the flower was the perfect choice to put in the window. I'll have to pull out this technique and give it a try again.

Christyne said...

Oooh! This is BEAUTIFUL!!! I was doing some colouring with Orchid Opulence yesterday and think now that I have the marker (doing a marker club with my SU demo) that I might need to get the paper too...this confirms it! (even though your shade isn't orchid opulence)

Angie Williams said...

I love that torn frame around your image. Lovely card.

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

What a beautiful color combo! Hope DH is doing well!

Amber said...

Fantastic card.

Judy C said...

Great technique and the colours are my favs.

Unknown said...

very striking colors. i love the layout and the techique.

Tenia Nelson said...

Very pretty card!! Thanks for sharing!!
-t