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:
oh ths is stunning love the mutted tones on this and the cracked glass effect
I love, love, love vintage. Especially for Christmas cards! This is gorgeous, and the crackle is simply beautiful!
This is gorgeous Beccy, the crackled look on the image looks so effective. I love vintage style cards.
Sue xx
Oh so lovely is your snowman your card Beccy is beautiful!
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
I enjoy vintage Christmas cards! I really like the way you've crackled your image - that looks amazing!
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:)
A gorgeous vintage card Beccy. Love the crackled effect. Ursula xx
Wow this is gorgeous Beccy.
Lovely card. Love the vintage look
Beautiful card, love the cracked effect.
This snowman is soooo cute.
Gabi
Just fab Beccy! x
Great card.
I love the way you've crackled your digital image. That give a very beautiful vintage effect. Lovely design papers.
Fabulous!
Carla
A very great vintage card Beccy ! Love it !
Oooh Beccy - how adorable! I have an unopened bottle of the crackle glossy accents - now I have to break it out - love the look!
I love vintage! I really love the way you bows turn out!! So pretty!
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!
Very pretty card
And like that die
Love it, love it, love it. I wish I made it! It is really een beauty.
xx Trees
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.
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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