Lavender and Old Lace
I keep seeing and loving lace on so many cards lately that I finally remembered to buy a couple of yards in a cloth department last week. What goes together better than lavender and old lace? I colored the foxglove image with the Copic markers pictured below, then used one of my new long rectangle dies to cut and emboss the focal image. I ended up trimming it a bit after that because the edge of the stamp was showing unevenly; then I cut a mat layer with the same die for a narrow edge of green.
The background patterned paper is Aerial by Memory Box, with a lighter layer zig-zag stitched on top of the lavender layer. My lace was a stark white, so I aged it a bit with my trusty Antique Linen Distress ink on a sponge. I ran my lavender ribbon through the scallops on the lace and tied a knot on the side. The focal image is popped up with foam tape, and rhinestones on the bottom are 2mm lavender.
Both the card base and the background layer are cut with the Spellbinders long rectangle dies; the left side is hinged on the scalloped base (as you can tell by the flatter appearance of the scallops on that side). I added some clear and melon Spica glitter pen to the flower centers and the highlights of the leaves after getting the card together. You can't see it, but trust me--it's there!
Thanks for visiting!
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Credits:
Stamps: Foxglove by Lockhart Stamp Company
Paper: Aerial by Memory Box; Neenah Solar White
Cardstock: Prism Majestic Purple Medium; PaperTrey Ink Spring Moss
Accessories: Satin by May Arts; lace from a superstore; rhinestones from Ellen Hutson, LLC
Tools: Long Rectangle Nestabilties by Spellbinders paper Arts; markers by Copic
I absolutely love this. The lace gives it a very special touch as does the tiny crystals underneath. This is a winner Debbie and yes, it makes me think of Lavender and Old Lace!
Posted by: Becca | May 07, 2008 at 03:20 AM
This is really beautiful
Posted by: Joy | May 07, 2008 at 03:48 AM
This is another stunning creation Debbie. I don't often use purple/lilac but this just goes to show that purple is ok! Love the old vintage look of this and that background PP is divine with the swirls on it.
Posted by: sharon dale | May 07, 2008 at 04:14 AM
Super Gorgeous!!!! I just love the lace. Your Copic skills make every one of your cards a stand-out. As always, your details take my breath away.
Posted by: donna calamari | May 07, 2008 at 05:21 AM
Stunning Deb!
Posted by: amy | May 07, 2008 at 05:30 AM
Beautiful! I have that stamp and some lace so I just might be CASEing your card! I love it!!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 07, 2008 at 05:42 AM
REALLY lovely, Debbie! I love how you wove the ribbon through the lace! *note to self... buy lace to CASE Debbie!* Thanks for sharing! This is gorgeous!
Posted by: Tammy Hershberger | May 07, 2008 at 06:01 AM
Debbie, your gorgeous creations never cease to amaze me! Your art is eye candy and I always leave your blog totally inspired.
Posted by: Jerri Jimenez | May 07, 2008 at 06:28 AM
WOW! Such a gorgeous card {as always!}. The lace is such a wonderful touch!
Posted by: ~amy~ | May 07, 2008 at 06:55 AM
You know Deb you ALWAYS have the MOST BEAUTIFULLY colored projects. You cards are soft and stunning. Great Job Copic Master.
Posted by: Michelle | May 07, 2008 at 06:57 AM
You card is beautiful.
Posted by: Sandy Knecht | May 07, 2008 at 07:17 AM
Oh Debbie, this is stunning! The lace & ribbon, the image so perfectly coloured, the paper with the flourish...it's all so perfect it's breathtaking!
Posted by: Laura (scrapnextras) | May 07, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Just beautiful! Love the lace and that stamp. :)
Posted by: Dottie K | May 07, 2008 at 08:11 AM
What a simply elegant card, love the vintage look of it.
Posted by: flossie | May 07, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Just lovely, pretty coloring, love the ribbon threaded thru the lace and the aging of the lace too!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | May 07, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Beautiful!!
Posted by: Pam | May 07, 2008 at 09:44 AM
This card is stunning Debbie...the lace is just the perfect touch to the entire thing. Wonderful job!
Have a great day!
~Lea
Posted by: Lea Lawson | May 07, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Your beautiful card makes me think of being in the country with my grandmother and great-grandmother, very nicely nostalgic. Thank you for stirring up those memories!
Posted by: Michelle T. | May 07, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Another STUNNING masterpiece by Debbie!! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Linda Marie | May 07, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Hi Debbie,
Just stopped by to admire your beautiful lovelies! If you had a store, I would visit it everyday. The coloring of the flowers on your cards is so realistic, I can almost smell them! Just beautiful! You are a very gifted lady and I thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: BarbW | May 07, 2008 at 12:24 PM
This is so pretty! I love the touch of lace! Those rectangle nesties are really nice too!
Posted by: Danielle | May 07, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Gorgeous creation!!! love what you do with the copics and the designs of your cards.
Posted by: mary | May 07, 2008 at 01:10 PM
This is exquisite!!! I have loved everything you've created but this is over the top gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Cindy H. | May 07, 2008 at 02:55 PM
This is just beautiful with the lace and woven ribbon - love the framed image!
Posted by: Julia (Artystamper on SCS) | May 07, 2008 at 03:48 PM
This is super pretty!!! I love it.
God bless
Giovana
Posted by: Giovana | May 07, 2008 at 05:06 PM