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Friday, November 7

Day 7 - Vintage Christmas

The vintage-look is one of those old classics that's always in fashion.  There are countless examples of wonderful vintage cards on the internet as well as a multitude of gorgeous images from days gone by.  To create your own vintage look, choose muted or toned colours, classic shapes and old fashioned images.  Distress the edges of your cardstock and patterned papers with inks, sanding tools or by tearing.  Ribbons, pearls, old buttons and lace are also lovely additions that fit the theme well.
 
 
 
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22 comments:

  1. Aunty SueNovember 7, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    oh ths is stunning love the mutted tones on this and the cracked glass effect

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  2. SammyNovember 7, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    I love, love, love vintage. Especially for Christmas cards! This is gorgeous, and the crackle is simply beautiful!

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  3. SueNovember 7, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    This is gorgeous Beccy, the crackled look on the image looks so effective. I love vintage style cards.
    Sue xx

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  4. Sandra HNovember 7, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Oh so lovely is your snowman your card Beccy is beautiful!

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  5. JenniferNovember 7, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Wow, Beccy, I love your card with the beautiful colouring and design. I haven't seen, or used the cracked glass technique for ages...you have inspired me to revisit that very effective technique again!

    Hugs,
    Jennifer. x

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  6. KT Fit KittyNovember 7, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    I enjoy vintage Christmas cards! I really like the way you've crackled your image - that looks amazing!

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  7. VickyNovember 7, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    This card is totally gorgeous it looks like a vintage painting hanging on a wall . The coloring is amazing and the papers are so pretty:)

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  8. ursula UphofNovember 7, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    A gorgeous vintage card Beccy. Love the crackled effect. Ursula xx

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  9. SuzeNovember 7, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Wow this is gorgeous Beccy.

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  10. craftyNovember 7, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Lovely card. Love the vintage look

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  11. Crafting QueenNovember 7, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Beautiful card, love the cracked effect.

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  12. Tieva-DesignNovember 7, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    This snowman is soooo cute.
    Gabi

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  13. VivNovember 7, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Just fab Beccy! x

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  14. carlaNovember 7, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Great card.
    I love the way you've crackled your digital image. That give a very beautiful vintage effect. Lovely design papers.
    Fabulous!

    Carla

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  15. karinNovember 7, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    A very great vintage card Beccy ! Love it !

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  16. KraftychickNovember 7, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    Oooh Beccy - how adorable! I have an unopened bottle of the crackle glossy accents - now I have to break it out - love the look!

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  17. TeresaNovember 7, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    I love vintage! I really love the way you bows turn out!! So pretty!

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  18. DonnaNovember 8, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    So adorable. Is that the cracked glass technique? You did a great job with that. For some reason mine never turns out looking this good. Love the background paper you chose!

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    1. UnknownNovember 8, 2014 at 2:01 AM

      Very pretty card
      And like that die

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    2. BeccyNovember 8, 2014 at 9:54 AM

      Hi Donna,
      It's actually a crackle medium that you apply directly to your image and as it dries, the cracks form. I've done the old method of applying several coats of clear UTEE, putting it in the freezer and then cracking by hand, but more often than not, half the UTEE ends up peeling off.
      Cheers,
      Beccy

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  19. TheresiaNovember 8, 2014 at 2:52 AM

    Love it, love it, love it. I wish I made it! It is really een beauty.
    xx Trees

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  20. DebiNovember 8, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Fabulous bow! The paper choices and layout actually make this look like it's a picture hanging on a wall. Who'd have thought to make a snowman vintage? Wonderful.

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