Linda has supplied Frilly and Funky with a fabulous Tic Tac Toe challenge this week. I chose the line that includes lace, metallic distress stain and glitter…
I used the new ‘Tarnished Brass’ Distress Stain to color a luscious white lace into a vintage trim with a deep florentine gold finish. A craft mat is perfect to daub the distress stain into the lace. Saturating both sides gives the best coverage and eliminates white spots. I went over each area to get the full saturation I desired and then used a heat tool to dry the trim so I didn’t have to stop for it to air dry. There was a thin straight edge on the lace band that I cut off and reserved for use on the inside. The distress stain was also added to the postage stamp edged tag from the Vintage Cardstock Stickers collection from Melissa Frances.
All the patterned papers for this card are from ‘Home for the Holidays’ 6 x 6 paper collection. I die cut a scalloped edge from the red and cream houndstooth pattern and edged the scallops with champagne glass glitter. Some small smokey topaz rhinestones punctuate the scallop. The fluffy, triple bow is made from hand dyed seam binding and accented with some frosty sprigs and berries…
The edges have been dry brushed with white acrylic paint. I inserted a punched line of cream card stock between two of the layers…
and on the inside panel, the reserved edge of the trim, adds a lovely touch.
Thanks for joining us in this wonderful challenge, full of possibilities! I’m really looking forward to seeing all the creativity that pours out!!
*Hugs*
Rebecca
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| Card stock | garden green | Bazzill |
| Pattern paper | home for the holidays | Melissa Frances |
| Die | large scallop edge | Papertrey Ink |
| Punch | loops | Martha Stewart Crafts |
| Acrylic paint | white | Apple Barrel |
| Branches & berries | frosted fir | Michael’s |
| Glitter | champagne glass | Stampin’Up |
Hi Rebecca, what a fun challenge! Live the lace, I’ll have to try the stain and the brushed paint on the edges is a great touch! Have a great Wednesday!
Gorgeous vintage Xmas card!
Oh this is so lovely … The lace came out so well! and I just love those berries and sprigs
Hi Rebecca! Your card is gorgeous!!! I love that image, and all your fabulous vintage lace! Great make!!!
A gorgeous, soft color palatte for Christmas!!!! I get tired of the standard green and red and this makes such a beautiful vintage-y, shabby-ish change!! Thank you for all the inspiration!
Love the color you achieved on the lace with the stain. I just ordered a bottle of this recently but haven’t thought to try it on ribbon/lace. Love your card! So very beautiful!
A gorgeous creation!! I love the soft, vintage colors, that champagne glitter and all the wonderful embellishments!!! The stain is amazing on the lace too! Brava!!!
So pretty… love the layers, and that bow is simply amazing!
Alison x
This is such a pretty Christmas card! Love the vintage color on the lace and what a pretty image! Beautiful work!