Virtual vintage !

Today is the start of my month long Guest design team position with Pile it On.
And what a lovely challenge to start off with - this week the lovely team want to see your romantic and fussy projects.

So snuggle up to your loved one and see what it inspires you to create !

I found this adoreable image at All things paper while browsing the internet one afternoon and just knew that I wanted to use it for this card. It is actually a scan of an old postcard from a grandmother - which for me makes it even more special.

I printed it onto matt card and distressed the edges with my Tim holtz distressing tool then inked up the edges too - I was trying to make it look authentic.

I also took inspiration from this beautiful little purse over at the XS Baggage and co which is the sponsored store at Etsy inspired challenge this week.
I made my flower with my spellbinders dahlia nesties and spritzed them with water before scrunching them up then I inked them a little before layering up. Finally I fastened them together with a pearl brad.

The DP's are from the 7 gypsies victoria paper pack - these are so gorgeous that most of the work is done for you - I never want to cover them up !

I do hope you like my card and that you will join in with us at Pile It On this week x

I would like to add my card to the following challenges;

Pile It On - Romantic and fancy
Card Making Mama's - Embellish it !
Pattie's Creations Design Challenge - Flowers and pearls
Samuel Taylors Crafts Challenge - Distressing
Dutch Dare Card Challenges - Distressing
Delightful Challenges - Flowers
Ambers Crafts And Stuff - Use Flowers
Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday - Bling
Allsorts Challenge Blog - Bloomin blossoms
Etsy Inspired Challenge - See inspiration pic x
Our Daily Bread Designs Blog - Birds

Thanks for stopping by x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo