My shabby and vintage inspired tea party invitation with layers of antique style patterned paper and vintage trim/flowers for the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Fall Blog Hop.
I brushed some gesso along the edge of the base layer to soften it and blend with the white gauzy flower and crocheted trim.
I stamped the images, by Stampington, in Chestnut Memories ink onto various patterned paper. I have received several comments lately on how I stamp onto patterned paper. I have always done this, but was just tickled that it was inspiring to my readers. :)
I always chose the least busy pattern in a collection and use it for stamping, then it coordinates with the other papers and doesn't seem stark in contrast. I rarely ever color in my images (lazy, lack of expensive markers) and feel that the slight patterns give the stamped images the same quality as those that are colored (easy).
I made several in this design to give myself a reason to hostess a tea party. The kitchen is painted afresh (greige) and I am ready to use some of my vintage dishes that did not go with my yellow kitchen. :) Thanks for stopping by, what a fun hop along. Be sure to visit the Coffee Lovers Fall Blog Hop HERE and join in on all the fun.
Pretty vintage card
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and textures you chose for your card, so pretty! And I do adore the way you stamp onto patterned paper with just the PERFECT pattern and coordinating stamp, lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful invitation! Love all the frills!
ReplyDeleteOh, Autumn, I just love this shabby chic invitation, and what beautiful decorative elements...so delicate and feminine! I have this image, and I love how you've stamped it on the DP...lovely! And how wonderful that you have painted your kitchen and can now host a lovely tea party! Oh, I wish I could come!! Hugs, sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteGREAT idea for a tea party invitation!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty invitation, love the pink! Happy hopping!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards. Thank you for visiting me and leaving me such a lovely comment. Thanks to you, I learnt about the coffee bloghop. Maybe ill make a few more to join the fun.
ReplyDeleteLove this invitation card, such shabby look!
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty!!
ReplyDeleteSo elegant and lovely! Love all the layers, and how clever to host a tea party. These are the perfect invitation for such an event. Very, very lovely. Bev
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ReplyDeleteLove those spoon stamps and your frilly card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous vintage card! And I love that you don't usually color in your images (I don't have any good markers either!); I usually use color pencils (not watercolor). I think I will try more cards not coloring at all. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card - fantastic details with the flowers, ribbon and lace.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous and elegant invitations! Love all of the beautiful elements you added!
ReplyDeletelove this, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vintage card.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card love the vintage
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty tea party invites!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous invitations! Wonderful for a Ladies Tea :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely invitations!! It's high tea time!!
ReplyDeleteLove the look and feelof your card, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully done!
ReplyDeletewow very pretty !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful invitation! Thank you for joining the hop ♥
ReplyDeleteLove your card!! Thanks for sharing this inspiration! ~Annie
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I think you'll have fun at your tea party!
ReplyDeletePretty card for tea party!
ReplyDeleteWow! You did shabby chic so well! Great job! (I can't do it - so I'm in awe whenever I see one!) :)
ReplyDeleteMandy
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this is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the way you used the Gesso on the edges... never thought to use it this way...
ReplyDeletefun shabby chic card
ReplyDeleteLovely tea party invitation.
ReplyDeleteSeriously pretty!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card, I like the vintage look but I don't do too much until recently...I think it scared me with all the embellishments; but you know what I liked it. Great card.
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