Friday 5 June 2015

Celebrations at A Vintage Journey Challenge Blog

Where are those months going !!!! I can't believe its June already and the weather is still like winter here in Scotland.
Not too worry though because you can have a 'Celebration' at any time of year and in any weathers and that's exactly what Sandy is looking for over at AVJ challenge blog


Here are the details as requested by Sandy "Share your celebrations with us.  It can be the end of the school year, a birthday, Father's Day, a wedding or a special anniversary.  Use any of Tim's products or techniques."

Here is my Celebratory make:


 The Celebration of a beautiful Baby Girl called Harper, hence the H, which was coloured with Pickled Raspberry DI and edged with Gathered Twigs Distress Marker


 First of all I made a 6" by 6" card and then cut paper for the outside and inside from Tim Holtz  Paper Stash as above. The edges of the papers  were inked with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and then torn at the edges using Tim Holtz paper distresser from Tonic Studio


 Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Blue Print Stamps were inked in Jet Black Archival and stamped on to card, which was then fussy cut as I wanted to create some depth.
Once the stamped images were cut out I applied various colours of Distress Markers and then edged them with Vintage Photo DI to add definition.


 American Seam Binding was soaked in water  and then smooched in Pickled Raspberry DI, which had been sprayed with water. Once I was satisfied with the depth of colour the ribbon was heat dried.

Below you can see the interior of the card which was completed by adding the stroller and then applying some stencilling. I made a pocket on the right side to place a tag in. ( I also thought mum could put a few of Harper's little photographs in here. 


More Stencilling on the tag and a favourite classic was coloured with Didtress Markers and the adhered with Ranger collage glue. A piece of ribbon was attached using a stapler ( I had ran out of Tim's tiny attachers, which I would have criss crossed like a kiss)


 The word band was stamped using more of Tm Holtz SA rubber stamp sets


For more inspiration from my uber talented roomies please click HERE. You certainly won't be disappointed as there are so many different interpretations of this month's challenge theme.

Hope you can join in with Sandy's Celebrations Theme. The challenge runs for a month and don't forget we also have a variety of tutorials  presented every Monday.

Take care and have fun creating !!!


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29 comments:

  1. What a sweet new baby card - so nice with the extra pocket inside where the new mother can also place some momentos if she wishes - love your collage of the baby stampings, the pretty coordinated bow and personalizing with the H! have a lovely weekend! Julia xx

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  2. What a sweet card for a baby girl. I'm sure Harper's parents will love it. The color combination is so vibrant and perfect for the celebration of a new baby. S@ndy xx

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  3. Awwwwh! SO CUTE!!! Love the way you've coloured up those baby images. Jenny x

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  4. Your card is absolutely adorable Annie, it is a wonderful stamp set and you have used it beautifully! Any new parent would love to receive a gorgeous card like this, I am sure Harper's parents were delighted and it will be a wonderful keepsake. Hugs, Anne xx

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  5. Lovely card, perfect colours and I love how,you have coloured the imagery too. Love that you decorated the inside and added a pocket. Lovely . Tracy x

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  6. This is one of the coolest baby cards Ive seen! Love it!.

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  7. What a sweet baby card Annie! I love all the wonderful stamps you used, and I could just melt right onto all the delicious pinks! Love it! hugs :)

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  8. Beautiful Baby Card, certainly will go down well with modern parents. Love the way you have set it out. Hugs Mum xxxxx

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  9. This is one groovy baby card and the addition of your tag on the inside is brilliant. Love it.
    Have a great weekend, Julie x

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  10. What a unique way to make a baby "card" Annie...gorgeous!

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  11. I just ADORE this card, in and out! LOVE the colors, the tag inside, and all the great stamping!!! Super!

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  12. Annie this is fabulous! What a wonderful card to receive - a piece of art. Nikki xxx

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  13. Wow a fabulous baby card and so modern in in style and colour shades, the images all look wonderful.
    Yvonne xx

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  14. What a really cool baby card! I did not even realize there was a baby blueprint collection and this card is just such fun. I love that little photo pocket idea, so clever. This is my kind of baby card and I love it! Hugs and Happy Weekend!

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  15. Absolutely Darling, Annie!! OMG! The inside is just as adorable as the outside!! This is a card that will follow sweet baby Harper through her entire life!! It's stunning!! I bet there will be lots of creations inspired by this fabulous card!! Happy Weekend!! XOXO-Shari

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  16. Oh Annie this is such a sweet and gorgeous card!! I bet it is going to be loved by the recipients! Love how you did the inside too and such great use of those blue print stamps!!

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  17. Such a fabulous baby card Annie and made more special with that personal H on the front and the gorgeous inside too. Love it xxx

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  18. Annie...this is such an adorable vintage style baby card. Love your design, the colors you used and the adorable stamps. This is beyond just a card! I also wanted to thank you so much for your sweet comment you left on my blog. I was amazed that you remembered those faux cracked bottles I made a long time ago. Glad they inspired you to create one. I am sure it is fabulous because everything you do has that special touch. I hope things warm up in Scotland soon!

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  19. Wow! I just never think of baby and Tim Holtz in the same sentence, but here's amazing proof that he covers it all! What a lovely baby girl card, inside and out! Harper's parents are so lucky to have her and this card to celebrate her birth!

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  20. SO beautiful Annie.Especially love the dyed ribbon touch
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  21. What a wonderful card Annie, welcome to the world Harper! Love that wonderful pink colour palette and the little tag inside is the perfect touch, so adorable. Thanks for sharing this great card.

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  22. This card is so sweet, Annie! Love the gorgeous pink! What a great idea to do the inside too! Hugs, Sandra

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  23. Uber cool and trendy card Annie! Welcome Harper! Bet her Mama loves this beauty. Nicola x

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  24. What a way to celebrate Harper's arrival, Annie - so many delicious details to this fabulous card! Love the papers, and the pocket with the internal tag, and the colouring on the blueprint images is terrific.
    Alison xx

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  25. Never knew TH had a baby stamp set. Very sweet design and LO. I bet Harper will cherish this treasure. Wonderful card! ~Niki

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  26. Wow! This is such a lovely vintage baby girl card. So much work went into this beauty but so worth it! You did a fantastic job with Tim's blueprint stamps. This is a fabulous card to celebrate the arrival of Harper!!!

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  27. Such a great card Annie and lovely to see those papers come out to play xxx

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  28. This card is so adorbale! Love these stamps !!! Lovely piece! BArbarayaya

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  29. Oh what fun! Such a clever idea to add the tag! Chrisx

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