Flourishes always feel very feminine to me, so I made a soft and feminine card, trying very hard to still keep it "Tim Holtz style".
It was pretty quick and easy to put together, as most of the bits and pieces were in my box of scraps already, so here is how I went about it:
I created a background panel on a piece of manila card stock. I inked it with Weather Wood, Frayed Burlap and Walnut Stain Distress inks, stamped some flourishes around the edges using Coffee Archival ink ( this is a La Blanche stamp), and then added a piece of trellis from my scrap box.
Next I added some other bits and pieces: a butterfly from the French Flight Framelets set, a piece of paper from the Wallflower Paperstash, a ticket, stamped with a stamp from the Odds and Ends stamp set, a couple of little flourish die cuts and a rose made with the Pinecone Sizzix die. Below you can see some detail of how I layered it all up:
I tucked the ticket in between one of the flourish dies
The butterfly sits on top of one of the Tattered Curvy Banners to which I have added some Remnant Rub words.
Well, that's about it. I matted it on some white and then 7 x 7" Kraftcard the card was complete. A fun to do quick project and another card ready to send to someone.
Hope you'll play along in this latest challenge, - do check out all the other DT samples. Trust me they are amazing!!! Like always, our challenge is sponsored by Countryview Crafts where most of the products I used are available.
Have a fantastic weekend and thank you for visiting today!!
Absolutely gorgeous Astrid! Love the soft muted colours and the collage of bits and pieces you have grouped together so skillfully. I'm happy I have the lovely La Blanche flourish stamp too.
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Lesley Xx
Always love to see how you layer and create depth to your projects, i leave your blog inspired every time i visit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love flourishes, they add a loveliness and a flair to any card, great make Astrid :-) xxx
This is beautiful. Love all your creations!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous take on the flourish challenge. just might have to join in this one!
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Gorgeous creation Astrid. Love the fact that you managed to merge TH with some floral ideas. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation Astrid. Love the fact that you managed to merge TH with some floral ideas. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, there is always a lot to see and to admire on your cards, I love this one, great details, colours and image!!!
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Maria
Wonderful card, love the style and colours. Very elegant! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteValerie
Astrid you are a very talented artist! your works are so elegant and beautiful! excuse me if i can not to comment all you posts but in this period i'm very very busy! Thanks for your kind words on my blog! hugs BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteHello Astrid,
ReplyDeleteI love your completed project for this great challange - the colours are so delicate and you have captured such a pretty feminine feel while still keeping a Mr T element too.
Thank you for sharing this charming creation - it's always a treat to see your gorgeous goodies.
Warmest best wishes,
Susanne
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Another gorgeous card here Astrid. Sooo beautiful and elegant and still kept in Tims style. Really clever made hun.
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Stunning card Astrid love the grungy vintage look
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Anne
A lovely and really feminine creation this time Astrid! I love the softness and complexity!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME as always!
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Have a great weekend
Susi
Stunning card in your own style with Tim influence as well. Magic !
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie x
This is so beautiful Astrid, with lovely feminine touches, I love those flourishes! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteI just love this design Astrid with gorgeous elements put together perfectly.
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hugs Brenda xxx
Such a elegant card. To me a real Astrid card. Thanks for showing your creative journey today Anneke.xxx
ReplyDeleteIt is a good day when all the bits just go together so beautifully. A really feminine card Astrid, that will bring a big smile to some lucky friend.
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Another beautiful creation! Love all the elements and layers! Have a great weekend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAstrid your background piece is stunning,and the one in lillac tones -such beautiful colours and papers, and gorgeous with your added rose, and the butterfly and swirls.
ReplyDeleteDorthe, xo
gorgeous card, bye,
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Definitely a more feminine feel to this Astrid yet retaining that Tim essence. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteBeautifully soft Astrid, yet still so wonderfully TH. Gorgeous card. Have a lovely weekend. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful creation, with another fab composition. Nikki xx
ReplyDeleteThat'a wonderful piece of art. You've used lots of fabulous elements.
ReplyDeleteYour designs are always so beautiful Astrid - it is a pleasure coming to your blog!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
I am starting to repeat myself but I can't say anything else apart from 'it's fabulous' ! As always there is lots of interest and texture and you work so very neatly !
ReplyDeleteAnother great one, Astrid !
Corrie x
Beautiful vintage romance in this card.
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A beautiful card, the romantic, feminine side of Tim's influences.
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A stunning card Astrid...like you i love the wallflower stash. Looking forward to our crafty day xx
ReplyDeleteHugs Annie and have a great weekend x
Really lovely!! I love your handmade flowers
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love the depth and design. Sorry I've missed so much, I will scroll through to see your other beautiful designs. We are finally getting our heads above water but still big projects ahead (craft studio & gardens). Take good care, Shirleyxx ps.. thanks for all your visits and comments, they are appreciated :) x
ReplyDeleteOoh! That's beautiful Astrid! xxx
ReplyDeleteAstrid, you know I love all your work or Play... but what ever word or words you put to this it is ART... this one is really hitting a home run with my heart... I love the layers, the colors and the words... I think I read that about 5 times... and the funny part, is that I think I have the stamp... LOL...Just love it all together ... thanks so very much for all the inspiration that you give to me and others... it is super great. A GREAT INSPIRATION to us all.. also thank for all the heart felt comments you leave at my blog... I sincerely cherish them all coming from you... Love, Light and Peace...Bonnie
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Love all the layers! So romantic feeling too!
ReplyDeleteJust Love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs Leila
Hello Muss Astrid, what a stunning card, love the background, then all the bits and bobs arranged perfectly, it's so inspirational, I love it thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the background colours with the stamped flourish and trellis overlay
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flower with the lovely stamped leaves finished perfectly with the pretty flourish die cut
Jools x
I don't know how you do it Astrid - for each challenge you seem to come up with something totally fabulous. You were certainly successful in coming up with something both soft and feminine.
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely.
Hugs xx
Loooveee this!!!! Sooo beautiful Astrid!! The colour, the design, all the elements ... everything is just so perfect together. A gorgeous, vintagy, feminine card!!! Pure magic!! ox
ReplyDeleteI love your feminine take on TH style - the layers are lovely, and the trellis works beautifully to highlight the inky colours behind. Gorgeous delicate die-cut flourishes too!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
So beautiful Astrid, I just love that flourish stamp! Love the lattice overlay and your butterfly and ticket are such great little embellies! :)
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ReplyDeleteApologies for not visiting for what seems like the longest time but I have barely been on line the past week or even more.
This has a lovely delicate nature to it and I feel as though I have stepped back in time - beautiful.
Wishes
Lynne
All those layers add up to such a beautiful composition. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful with that lattice, the flower, butterfly and banner, all a lovely composition. I love your stamped and die cut flourishes. They really tie it all together.
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