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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Pretty Patterns Sketch #8

 

Its time for another My Time Made Easy Challenge!  This time the theme I chose was a Baby Card.  I wanted to make a traditional baby card using pretty pastel shades but the Digi Image I chose just didn’t shout out traditional to me.  Once I finished I had no clue what style I used.  After pondering over it I think I can say its more like a Rustic Victorian style (Is there such a style?).  I like the end result and I hope you do too.  I would love if you left a comment to let me know what you think.

NOTE:  I didn’t follow the sketch exactly this week because my mind’s eye kept going in a different direction for some reason.  The only difference is the top portion of the card & the doily.  Sometimes this happens but the important thing is that you like the end result.

Carriage2 for MTME web site

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I used the cutest Digi Set to make my card this week.  Both the baby carriage and sentiment are from the same set.  There are 27 images in this set!  Click here to see the sketch (Pretty Patterns Sketch #8) for this week and all the beautiful creations from my other team members.

To complete my card I also used digi paper from my personal files. I came across the beads & charm that match closely to the digi paper & decided to string them and attach to the bow.  The doily was created using a die.  And the baby carriage is matted using a spellbinders die.  I wanted to create a different edge for the digi paper on the top portion of the card so I cut narrow strips and fan folded them to get the ruffle look.  I was going for the look of the top portion of the baby carriage when opened up.   And I used lots of pearls & stickles to give the card some bling.

 

Hugs, Fran

13 comments:

  1. Hey Fran! I really like your card. So what one line in your card isn't exactly the same as the sketch? I really like it! I really like what you did with the paper.. at first I thought it was ribbon and not folded paper. I love your paper pieced baby buggy and the doily makes your card oh, so pretty too. Your bow and hand-beaded charm are excellent. You just blew me away with your card today. So happy to be on the MTME design team with you.

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  2. Fran, what a sweet Baby Girl card! I love the carriage and your use of the pearls and ribbon. Awesome card!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Judy Garrelts

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  3. Beautiful card, has that traditional look, but vintage as well!
    Sandy

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  4. Such a cute card Fran. I love it. Love the ruffles and that doily is beautiful.

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  5. Beautiful job showcasing the set Fran! :)

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  6. Fran,

    Your card is so cute. I think it looks more vintage than rustic. Adorable!

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  7. Super sweet Fran...and I love the term Rustic Victorian! ;D
    Rene

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  8. So cute Fran!.... I agree. ... very vintage!
    Hugs
    Marie

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  9. Hi Fran! I like that card too! And I think you are right..."Rustic Victorian" is a good discription. I like how you brought several interesting elements all together ...very cute!

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  10. Very cute! I like your color/style better than pastels :) Great job!

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  11. Look at this - it is adorable! You are really on a roll my friend.
    XO
    Sandy

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  12. Awe! Such an adorable baby card Fran!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my Post. I so appreciate your compliments and hope you will come back soon.
Hugs, Fran