Monday 26 March 2012

Sketch N Stash DT Card #84


Hi everyone,  I'm back today for the latest Sketch N Stash challenge. Unbelievably, we're now up to #84
This fortnight our sketch has been designed by Angie and we are being sponsored by My Mum's Craft Shop who are offering our winner a £10 voucher to spend in the shop.


Card Details:
* Image - Part of an old calendar
* Sentiment - computer generated
* Papers - So old I haven't a clue but they were bought eons ago from Lakeland
* Punch - Martha Stewart 'Deco Fan'
* Everything else from my stash

This is a large 8" x 8" scalloped card and the end result was supposed to be very girly and sparkly but with an Art Deco look. It was requested by a neighbour for her dearest friend and luckily, it turned out to be what she'd had in mind, so she was very pleased. Phew, what a relief!! 
I always worry so much when I'm making a commissioned card, but she must have really liked it as she's since placed a number of other orders with me. Most of these are for vintage style cards which I haven't been making for a while. I seem to have been caught up in 'cuties' and my first love of vintage has taken a back seat, so I'll enjoy getting back into this style immensely.

 

17 comments:

Beryl K said...

Fabulous card Chrissie, great to see you posting. Well done on the new customer. Hope are all well and enjoying your new home
Beryl x

Sarah-Jane said...

Fab card. Very elegant.
Sarah-Jane xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

This is so elegent Chrissie, I like the image and the papers.
Kevin xx

~@ngie~ said...

I do love this card... its so chic & elegant... love the colours too :)

love n hugz Angie xXx

Daniele said...

gorgeous image , so elegant
hugs

coops said...

beautiful elegant card chrissie.the image is stunning ;D

xx coops xx

Beryl said...

Hi Chrissie. Looks like we've come back at about the same time. Things settling down here now so looking forward to the spring and summer.
I see you haven't mislaid your mojo though. This card is gorgeous.
Beryl xx

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is gorgeous sweetie, very stylish. Lovely to you back with us.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Chrissie this is wow, wow, wow, that image, colours and the design look fantastic, I love it.
hugs
Lorraine x

June Nelson said...

What a beautifully elegant card its lovely xxxxxxxxxx

♥Gemma♥ said...

Fabulous card hun & such an elegant image..
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Jen Nelson said...

hi chrissie... love your art deco card... fab

jen xx

Julie said...

And so your customer should be thrilled Chrissie! This is stunning and perfectly Art Deco!! Gorgeous image and colours, hugs, Juliexx

Rita said...

Love your card Chrissie. You still have your talent for creating beautiful cards. So glad that you've made a return to blogland. I missed you too. Hugs Rita xxx

Sue said...

Beautiful ad elegant chrissie, I love it:)

sue
xx

Janet - aka stacky said...

I am not surprised she was pleased your card is gorgeous - very elegant looking love the colours you chose x

Sandra Wright. said...

Another stunning card....very elegant

Hugs Sandie x