Valentine’s Etchings

Posted on January 18, 2011 | 17 Comments

The antique look works really well with this Artistic Etchings stamp set. I ruffled the edges a lot and bent corners to the layers, it even more effective on the Newsprint DSP. I sponged the backgrounds with crumb cake a various shades of reddish-purple colors for a bit of a lovey-dovey feeling. Just in time for Valentine’s Day! This card is entered into two challenges: Inkspiration Sketch #53 & Just Add Ink #51. Found another challenge to enroll this card in The Paper Players #33.

Stamp Set: Artistic Etchings

Ink Pads: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberry, Versa Mark

Stampin’ Write Marker: Black Black, Crumb Cake

Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Newsprint DSP

Other: Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Color Spritzer, Pewter Jumbo Eyelet, Rich Razzleberry 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Dry Embossing Tool

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17 responses to “Valentine’s Etchings”

Ann Schach | February 9, 2011 at 8:25 pm | Reply

Wow! This is stunning! I love the distressing techniques and the colors that you selected! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!
- Winnie H | February 9, 2011 at 9:00 pm | Reply
  
  I’m glad you liked it. Can’t wait for other Paper Player challenges.
jaydee | February 8, 2011 at 6:15 pm | Reply

Winnie, spectacular job. I have never seen this set used in quite this way and it works fabulously. It’s kind of vintagey-grunge and is just perfect for Paris. Love the colors, love your distressing, love the ribbon, love the brad. Fabulous!
So glad you joined the Paper Players this week
Jaydee
- Winnie H | February 9, 2011 at 8:59 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks. Your comments are so kind.
Stephanie Uzee | February 8, 2011 at 4:27 pm | Reply

This card is so fantastic! I love the ribbon treatment and how the colors look like they are old water stains! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players this week!
- Winnie H | February 9, 2011 at 8:59 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks. I played around with the water and dry embossing tool and the stains actually turned out looking pretty cool.
Kerin Sylvester | February 7, 2011 at 3:54 am | Reply

Wow, the shabby chic style of this card is gorgeous!!! I don’t really know what else to say, I just keep thinking WOW every time I look at it 🙂
- Winnie H | February 7, 2011 at 12:24 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks! This is one my own favourites!
Cindy Major | January 27, 2011 at 9:29 am | Reply

What a fabulous shabby chic creation! Love the colours!
Helen H | January 20, 2011 at 3:50 am | Reply

Great vintage card Winnie! The sponging looks amazing, especially on the lattice panel. 🙂
- Winnie H | February 7, 2011 at 12:25 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks. I just can’t stop sponging cuz I love the effects.
Bronwyn Eastley | January 19, 2011 at 7:23 pm | Reply

This card is a mini vintage masterpiece!
Marisa | January 19, 2011 at 8:25 am | Reply

Great distressing and use of the sketch. Thanks for joining us at Inkspriations this week 🙂
Kim Badelt | January 19, 2011 at 2:49 am | Reply

What a wonderful atmospheric worn vintage look you have created Winnie! and it looks great in those purply shades too.
Kim
- Winnie H | February 7, 2011 at 12:26 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks. Rich Razzleberry is one of my favourites.
Sharnee Torrents | January 19, 2011 at 2:00 am | Reply

AMAZING! OUTSTANDING! STUNNING!!! VERY VINTAGE!!! I LOVE IT!!! WOW!!!
THis card is fabulous!!!! SHould be a top pick for sure!
SMiles Sharnee 🙂
- Winnie H | February 7, 2011 at 12:26 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks so much! I can feel your enthusiasm =)