Forever ago, I bought an 8" x 8" paper stack from Graphic 45 called Olde Curiosity Shoppe. The vintage style of the papers is quite different from what I usually go for and I guess at the time, I saw this as a chance to add variety to my stash, but I just didn't really know what to make with it so it sat unused in my paper pile for a long time. Today, I decided to make a conscious effort to try and find something that could work with it and I'm happy to say that I'm quite pleased with how the card turned out, even though I had my doubts when I first started putting it together.
Seeing the bicycle patterned paper made me think of the Timeless Talk stamp set, so that's what I used for the main image. Looking at sentiment options, I spotted the Happy Birthday, Everyone hostess stamp set and thought the big sentiment would work well on the background paper. A little clip made out of cardstock using the Project Life Paper Clips Thinlits and decorated with a Home for Christmas Enamel Dot adds a nice finishing touch.
Since the paper pack measures 8" x 8", the sheets were big enough to allow making a regular-size envelope using the Envelope Punch Board as well.
The design was inspired by the Paper Craft Crew Sketch #166.
Supplies
Stamps: Timeless Talk, À tout un chacun (Happy Birthday, Everyone - hostess)
Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Island Indigo
Patterned Papers: Olde Curiosity Shoppe (Graphic 45)
Ink: Island Indigo, Tuxedo Black Memento, Tea Dye, Soft Suede, Cajun Craze
Accessories: Circle Punches, Nestabilities Dies, Regals Designer Buttons,
Project Life Paper Clips Thinlits Dies, Home for Christmas Enamel Dots,
Regals Candy Dots, Envelope Punch Board, Sponge Daubers
Cindy, this was always one of my favorite stamp sets, so I'm happy you have brought it back. I love the sweet vintage flair you've incorporated into this card. Well done. Thanks for joining us at the Paper Craft Crew! Crystal
Posted by: Super Stamp Gir | October 21, 2015 at 11:00
What a lovely vintage feeling card, Cindy. I never would have thought to pair Island Indigo with Cajun Craze, but now I see it works perfectly! Thanks for joining us at the Paper Craft Crew. ~Deborah
Posted by: Deborah Smart | October 23, 2015 at 15:44
Gorgeous, vintage style card! Love the old world bikes and the colors are perfect. Love the clip. Thanks for playing along with the Paper Craft Crew.
Posted by: Pam Staples | October 27, 2015 at 19:33