Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Vintage Valentine and a little Happy Dance


You know that feeling when someone besides your husband actually likes your work? I was feeling a little blue about being a nobody and in the past 24 hours, I have been chosen for Pile It On's Top 3, Little Red Wagon's Top picks AND Card Universe has chosen one of my cards as their Featured Photographs..... Please join me in the Happy Dance.....
Not much time tonight but found a wonderful site for Vintage images ----> HERE
I printed the Angel Valentine image from them, used a Nestie to die cut, inked the edges and popped it up on foam squares.

I used the Paper Craft Planet sketch and basically just made it My Own by not using a circle behind my main image and instead of a sentiment, I added the wire ribbon bow w/a metal heart charm. I also flipped both of these items from how they were placed on the original sketch.
Alrighty, thank you so much for stopping by. Let me know what you think; your comments always make my day.

Challenges:
Paper Craft Planet: Sketch sk012310
Cuttlebug Challenges: Vintage Valentine
Little Red Wagon: Hearts (I used the metal heart charm)
The Pink Elephant: Polka Dots, A Bow & Pink (polka dots are on my heart charm, 2 different color pinks matting my image and a wire ribbon tied into a bow)
Flutter By Wednesday: Butterfly, Fairy or Angel (I have a sweet little cherub w/wings)

23 comments:

Nancy said...

Gorgeous card!! I love it!! Thanks for fluttering with us this week!

Danni said...

You are far from a nobody, my friend! Gorgeous card! Thanks for playing along with my flutter by challenge!

☼ Cheryl* said...

Congratulations!!! Your cards are beautiful!!!

xxx

Nikki Schmaltz said...

Pretty Vintage card! Congrats and thanks for the link. I've been looking for some vintage images!

Stef H said...

i'm dancing with ya! wooo hooo and what a gorgeous card! i wish i could do vintage. i love the look, but my eyes & mind just don't do vintage.

absolutely gorgeous!

hugs :)

Joanne said...

Another lovely card Justine! You are truly far from being a nobody! I don't even know you and yet your creations bring a smile to my face. Thanks for playing along with us at LRW :)
Joanne xo

Helen F. said...

This is such a sweet card! Love the vintage style here.
Congratulations, Justine! Your cards are always 'winners'. (((HUGS)))

Mina said...

doing my happy dance now for you Justine lol...huge congratulations...anyway its not just your husband I love your work too...stunning vintage valentine card I love vintage just no good at it lol
Mina xxx

Maria Matter said...

gorgeous Justine, what a great vintage image!!!

are you familiar with The Vintage Moth...I haven't been there for awhile but they have all freebies!

Your makes are always beautiful Justine and that can only come from a beautiful heart like yours!!!
mwahhhh!
Blessings, Maria

Melissa Sauls said...

What FABULOUS news!!! Congratulations! I'm doing the happy dance with you. I'm a long time reader of your blog and love your work! :)

NinaB said...

Sorry you have the blues. I get those too in the winter. It's been below freezing here lately (-15 last night! Yikes!). CONGRATS on being featured, you so deserve them. I love, LOVE your vintage cards. I'm into that right now, too. I've always loved them, just can't pull it off well on my cards. :-) XOXO

Rosemary said...

Lovely antique looking card.

Sandy said...

Hey Miss Justine...I just want you to know your are a SOMEBODY! I adore your work and this card is no exception...I am partial to vintage so I'm lovin the image and the embossing and the ribbon...LOL...I guess I just love it all! I have been a bit down latley as well...nobody in my small town to share my passion with...but I think you are the sweetest...and very creative...thanx for being you!

Pat (mspfd) said...

Congratulations, Justine! Exceptional card. Love the vintage image!!

Annie said...

Beautiful - I just love this card. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at the Pink Elephant.
Ann xxx

Avril Tanner said...

Very pretty! Thanks for playing along with us at LRW!

Scott said...

Justine: What a surprise to visit and find a beautiful Valentine with credit to www.vintageimagecraft.com! We love your work and are delighted that we can be part of it. As a gift, we're sending you our latest image Book for Valentine's Day. Hope you make something surprising with the images!

Scott

Kimberly S said...

What a pretty card you've made! Congrats on all of those wins! Thanks so much for joining us for Flutter By Wednesday! :)

Stampin Mindy said...

Justine, Justine, this is stunning! Such a beautiful image and I love this layout. fabulous work!

Carla said...

You KNOW I love this!!! You deserve every one of your awards, you're a talented gal!! Most of all remember to have fun and enjoy creating, even when nobody's paying attention!

Cheryl Walker said...

Woooohoooo Justine, Congratulations girl!!! You sooo deserve it!!

****happy dance im doing for ya****

I Love this card its sooo vintage looking and BEAUTIFUL!!! You did a wonderful job on this!!!

Hugs to ya,
Cheryl

Rosanne said...

This is gorgeous, thanks for playing along at LRW!

Maggie Lamarre said...

wow what a fab card.
Thanks for entering the challenge.
omg I luv luv it :)
Maggie
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