I created a kind of accordion card, using the Tim Holtz Vintage Cabinet Card die.
I cut 3 large ones, two of them with the small cabinet card die inside to create frames, and then I used the cut outs for the end pieces as you can see from the pictures.
I cut them all from chip board, then painted them with Fresco paints, first in Mud Splat, then with crackle glaze and then the top coat was Stone. When the crackle had done its magic I cut some trellises with a memory box die and glued them behind the two framed pieces. Finally I decorated them with papers from the Papermania Madame Payraud's collection. I totally love those papers. The vocal images are from the following two Nicecrane collections: Henry Hutt Women and Vintage Woman's Hats.
I'll let the pictures tell the story.
One of the end pieces, collaged with bits and pieces from the paper collection. I also stamped all the frames with a Stempelglede swirl stamp in Walnut Stain Distress Ink.
One of the Henry Hutt women, the roses are from the Graphics 45 Ladies' Diary collection. I inked them with some Aged Mahogany and Walnut Stain Distress Inks, to tone them down a bit. The butterfly is from the Madame Payrauds collection.
I thought this lady from the Nicecrane Vintage Woman's Hat collection, needed to take centre stage on this card. She looks so confident and happy. The other bits are mostly from the Madame Payrauds Collection again and another G45 rose.
Another Henry Hutt woman, to mirror the first one, again embellished with the G45 Lady's Diary flowers.
And the final end piece, to mirror the first panel.
Here's a close up of the crackle still:
Well, that's it for now. Not my usual style of late, but I had fun playing with all the lovely papers and images. The backside was just finished with further papers.Here you can see the finished piece spread out:
All the words are from the Tim Holtz chit chat stickers, as most of you will have guessed.
Hope you are all having a creative week. Thank you for visiting like always!
WAUW this is sooooooo gorgeous Astrid, and as usual, you´ve made a masterpiece here. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm missing words - a fantastic project.
ReplyDeleteYour accordion style card is stunning Astrid! Like you I love those G45 papers and the wonderful Madame Payraud ones and I love how you have used both. The frames and papers are perfect for the beautiful Nicecrane images. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project Astrid ! Love the images and the papers are gorgeous. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteA very creative and inspiring album Astrid. Stunning images and beautifully pieced together. TFS and huge hugs
ReplyDeleteAnnie x
Beautifully feminine & delicate accordian book, a joy to look upon:-) xxx
ReplyDeletea stunning piece Astrid - beautiful papers and a fabulous die - just gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteWow, a stunning project, what more can I say.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Stunning card Astrid. I do like this style of card. Charming images from Nicerane finishes it off perfectly. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous Astrid and, funnily enough, I am working on something very similar for my next DT project. Won't be near as nice as yours though!! Love those vintage images and your crackle finish is amazing ... wish I could achieve those results!!! A truly beautiful project!!! ox
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful project!! I love everything about it!! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteAstrid this is marvellous!! So many gorgeous details to see here…crackles, colours, beautiful paper and how you put everything together…I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Slovenia
Wow what a great vintage project, I really love these beautiful lady's , I love the crakle and the many great details !! I love this work a lot!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Maria
Que preciosidades de trabajos, besos
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, love the vintage look! I started on a cabinet card accordion book months ago, and never finished it, hope this will give me the shove I need! Valerie
ReplyDeleteStunning and very inspiring. Love the shapes you used.
ReplyDeleteChrissie x
That's just stunning Astrid :)
ReplyDeleteEnchanted rest every time I come to see you, you are a marvel to be discovered!
ReplyDeleteThank you,Chiara
Oh so beautiful!! I love the crackle effect ... you sure know how to transform something ordinary into something amazing ... Fabulous work Astrid!
ReplyDeleteWow Astrid, this is so beautiful and great display of Igancio's images. U think I need that TH die as well.
ReplyDeleteB x
How fabulous, Astrid! I love the papers and the images are gorgeous. The trellis die cut behind the open cards is brilliant. It reminds me of ladies in a garden. Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteDear Astrid ,it is sooo stunning, I so love this art piece you created with all the many beautiful images from Nicecrane and Graphic 45.
ReplyDeleteThe crackled frame is gorgeous, and your layers of papers so beautiful ,-each frame tells a new lovely story.
You are doing magic here on your blog, my friend!!!
Hugs,Dorthe
Stunning use of the Cabinet Card die, and the Nicecrane images look beautiful in the vintage setting... Gorgeous, subtle colour palette and wonderful crackle texture - it's another great piece of work!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
I echo all above comments Astrid - its such a beautiful creation - the images and different paper collections are wonderfully complementary. Gorgeous, gorgeous work! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteAMAZING....You know how to put the Zing in Amazing Astrid... I Love, Love, Love it all the design, colours, images...Wow... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!!! xxx
ReplyDeleteoh my word what a gorgeous creation, astrid. perfect vintage. fantastic use of the inner pieces on the ends.
ReplyDeleteDie Akkordeon-Karte ist traumhaft schön, die Gestaltung ganz wunderbar, liebe Astrid, ich bin begeistert!
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße, Bärbel
WHOOT WHOOT, love it, love it, love it, what a brilliant creation, wowzer, the frames are STUNNING so much creative work on them, these are really fantastic, you have blown me away,what a master piece you created while you were playing, thanks again for sharing, "inspiration over load" :O), Have a wonderful week, ((( BIG HUGS )))
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Astrid. You are such an inspiration
ReplyDeleteRosie x
Oh my goodness Astrid - what am I going to do with you. Just when I think I am making some real progress in this craft, you come up with this outstanding "kind of" accordion card.
ReplyDeleteYou do give me mountains to climb in aspiration but it sure is fun! Bravo!!
Sandy
WHOA!!! This is just stunning Astrid! I love each piece, and the ladies just dress this up! What a gorgeous piece!
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin' this project Astrid!! It speaks to my vintage, shabby heart! Gorgeous palette and love the images you've used. Big YEAH for you!!! ((hugs)) Rebecca
ReplyDeleteYou captured the essence of those images and Astrid, the cabinet card shape works to absolute perfection.
ReplyDeleteThis is a dream!
Wishes
Lynne
Like everything you make Astrid, its truly beautiful. Hugs Annette x
ReplyDeleteTruly delightful cabinet cards, each one full of gorgeous vintage images and colours. I love the idea of putting the smaller cards at the ends. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic project.
ReplyDeleteOh my, this just took my breath away. What a divine piece of vintage work you have created here, Astrid. So many wonderful details - could look at it for hours!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Linda
All so very lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is gorgeous! You do such beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful display piece Astrid. These images look so good grouped together in this way and of course your artistic skills have combined them in a wonderful way. Thank you for sharing so many fantastic ideas here. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteWowwww Atridddd,,,amazing accordion,,,,and waht a beautiful images,,,,,, from my collectionsss,,,,,you are Rock....
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, love all the gorgeous detail and how you
ReplyDeletehave composed the layout
The die is fab, will have to invest in that one!
Jools x