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Thursday 1 October 2009

Lets Get Shabby Challenge 4 - Use something vintage

Let's Get Shabby are now on challenge 4 - use something vintage in the sketch design. I must say - ALL the DT designs are absolutely fantastic which does inspire you to have a go. I don't have any authentic vintage photographs but I do have a box of pearl necklaces that I bought yonks ago from a secondhand shop in Mablethorpe so after raiding it I decided to use one of the old clip-on EARRINGS!!!

Again I've used K&Co papers - cut a large circle (template was a dinner plate) and distressed the edges. Stamped a swirled image all around the edge randomly, inked around the edge and then added a few pale pink pearls to the swirls. The photo was printed on linen card rather than photo paper as I like the faded lined look you get. A small white doily was used behind the photo and teared paper that co-ordinated with the main background, I made a little bouquet of mixed artificial roses from Boyes, made a chiffon bow and added the clip-on earring to the knot. The words were computer-generated except for ROSE which was the cuttlebug Olivia alphabet.

And here it is. Thoroughly enjoyed this challenge again and can't wait for the next on e :O) TTFN xx

14 comments:

  1. WOW! Beautiful!!!
    LOVE how you made your background and that photo is gorgeous!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at Shabby!

    XXXJenneke

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  2. Aw my gosh - this is beautiful!!! :D Very delicate & tender, love the colors!

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  3. Gorgeous Polly. Love the swirly edges and addition of the lace and ribbon. Plus the spray of flowers is so different to individual blooms in a cluster. Not started mine yet, but will start it after our weekend away. See you soon.
    Sue x

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  4. Love the pearls on the stamps all the way around and the image is fab
    Kate x

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  5. This is lovely Polly..you have used my fav technique of drawing around a dinner plate!! beautiful flowers too from Boyes and awesome stamping.
    Thanks for playing along with us at Shabby. xxx (seems odd saying that to you!!)
    ps: Love the wine bottle and the lacing on the reverse sideis stunning!!
    Ruth x

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  6. Polly.... Omg This is so pretty!!!! Great job on the challenge & thanks for playing!!!!

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  7. very pretty - I love K&Co papers they lend them so well to this style of crafting.

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  8. Fab piece Polly, looks fantastic. Love everything about it, lovely colours, great image and the lace and flower spray just finish it off nicely xxxx

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  9. Wow! Stunning work!
    Love the colour of your LO- all the details and that pearl earring! Just perfect!
    thanks for playing along with shabby!!

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  10. Just beautiful....I love what you have done with the background.

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  11. So pretty! Love your take on the challenge! Hugz, Z

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  12. Beautiful!!!! Love the circle!!
    Thanks for playing along with us at Shabby!
    xxxx
    Chimene

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  13. Beautiful! Love the shape and the stamping! Beautiful pearls and what a lovely photo you have used!

    Hugs
    Marianne

    ps.
    thanks for commenting in my blog ;)

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