Thursday, November 12, 2009

A Vintage Giggle

Woohoo, two posts in one day!  I love vintage stuff, but still struggle to pull it off.  Today's SCS challenge WT 244 was to use a faux finish or texture.  One of my favorite techniques is faux tin, so I decided to do a faux tin heart and use it as an embellishment with some Jenni Bowlin papers & Bingo cards I got recently. 

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This kind of looks like a jumbled mess to me; but maybe someone with a sense of humor will enjoy it as a birthday card!  All images are from Sweet Bee by CHF, as is the backgrounder.  The crocheted flower is from my sweet friend Kristin and the prima is from my sweet friend Tammy!  Here's a closeup of the faux tin heart:

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To make the faux tin, simply cut a shape from Really Rust cardstock; dauber it heavily with Really Rust ink, then sponge Chocolate Chip ink over top.  I distressed the edges as well.  Isn't that flower cute?

Thank for coming by again!  Any questions, just holler!

16 comments:

thimbles bobbins paper and ink said...

Wonderful! I just love "vintage-y things" but just do not have the talent and imagination to create them. This is wonderful!!

Broni said...

This is wonderful, LeAnne! No jumble here! Beautiful!!

Elaine M said...

WOW - what a good match the flower is to your "tin" heart! Great job
Hugs

Jean Franks Beck said...

LeAnne, this is fabulous! I LOVE the faux tin heart, and the sweet little flower. You rock vintage!

Anonymous said...

I love this card and would have never thought to put all of this together. Fantastic.

Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Caryl P said...

It's not your typical type card but I love the end result! Thanks for the directions on the "tinning" process...I've got the supplies and think I'll give it a try. I've always liked those tin star ornaments....

Crystal said...

I love all the interest you have created. The embellishing is wonderful. My first visit to your blog and I have really enjoyed !

Lesley said...

Gorgeous...I love all the layers and the vintage feel!! So pretty!

Smiles,
Lesley :)

Mona Pendleton said...

So Shabby Chic looking LeAnne! You did an AMAZING job! I will be happy to share my birthday with you, I will send you my address! :) TFS

Kelley Eubanks said...

I think it is great LeAnne!! Very pretty and vintage lookin!! :)

Anonymous said...

I love this card there is so much to see and feel. It is NOT jumbled at all, It looks antique boutique to me!!!! Super expression!

Shawne said...

Beautiful vintage card, I love the bingo card and your faux tin heart!

Barbara said...

Fantastic, LeAnne!!! Just fantastic!!!

Sue said...

It's gorgeous. A friend of mine makes vintage paper bag albums and I've never quite perfected the look, but I love it!

Diane Noble said...

Love the playfulness of the "bingo" carad. Love the way you put your designs together. You are so creative and I'm so fortunate to have found your blog way back when. You continue to delight!

Tammy Hershberger said...

LeAnne, this is FABULOUS! LOVE the faux tin heart, and the Bingo card design!