Vintage Sympathy and a Layout

How about a slightly vintage sympathy card today?  I put this together last week for a sketch challenge then never got around to uploading it.  I love the new Spice Cake DSP- so many nice colors and designs that look lovely together (even though I only used one here).  Was trying to keep this as Clean & Simple as possible- I think for another CAS challenge somewhere. 

Here is a quick shot of the inside using the new set Four Frames for the sentiment panel.  And I've finally gotten around to sharing a few of the scrapbook pages I did over a month ago.  This one seems sort of vintage to me so thought I'd include it in this post.  More to come! 

Thanks for stopping by! 

~Kristin

SUO Supplies (card):

Stamps:  Nature Walk, French Script background, Petite Pairs, Four Square

Colors:  Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Naturals Ivory (cardstock)

Accessories:  Scallop Square punch, Chantilly Lace ribbon, Dotted scallop ribbon border punch

Vintage Wishes

This is a little out of the ordinary for my typical style, wouldn't you say?!  Not exactly clean & simple, that's for sure.  It took quite a bit longer than normal too, but I'm still pleased with it.  I decided to try out the sketch challenge on Splitcoast this week.  I love sketches that have enough details to get me started but leave lots of room for interpretation. 

The stamp set I used is called Nature Walk and will be available a bit longer in the Occasions mini catalog, until April 30. 

To add dimension and texture true to a vintage style, I used a number of things like the old Linen background stamp, pearls, rows of scallops, heat embossing on the bird cage, dry embossing with the Big Shot and the Square Lattice embossing folder, bitty punch flowers and a fussy cut butterfly with one wing raised on dimensionals.  Other details include the chantilly lace ribbon, distressed and some sponged edges a well as a bit of French Script stamped in Very Vanilla ink on the card base.

And guess what, I remembered to photo the inside also!  I layered a few simple scallops and a faint birdcage enhanced with a single flower to coordinate with the front of the card. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a fantastic weekend!  I'm planning to enjoy some beautiful weather!

~Kristin

SUO Supplies

Stamps:  Nature Walk, Linen background, Oval All

Colors: Always Artichoke, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla

Accessories:  Clear embossing powder, scallop oval punch, large oval punch, bitty flower punch, basic pearls, distressing tool, chantilly lace ribbon, narrow Rich Razzleberry ribbon, scallop border punch