Hi bloggers! I noticed earlier in the year quite a bit of this extremely distressed card edges on blogs from the States so I thought I would have a go at it myself. I have to say that I loved the results as it gives the card a surprisingly elegant, vintage sort of feel to it in real life. I started with a piece of
milk coloured card and tore all the way around the edge. I then took the edge of my scissors and distressed it further to bring about a softer, almost fuzzy edge to the card. I did a slightly smaller piece the same exact way and layered them together. Using a piece of
cut 'n dry foam, I inked the torn edges lightly to give them a vintage look. I cut a
Divine Eloquence die cut out of
milk card and backed it with a piece of peach card from my stash. I used the smaller die in the set to cut another piece out of
milk card and layered it with foam in the middle. I stamped my sentiment from the
Justrite stamp set called Ribbons and Swags Vintage Labels Seven and cut it out with the tag die from the same. I inked it lightly with
Antique Linen distress ink before removing it from the die and added it with foam in the middle of the card. I used my
Classic Rose die set to cut some peach felt and made two flowers from it. (This technique can be seen on my video on Youtube entitled Spanish Rose) I added them with
tulle and some cream twine. I pierced around the edge of a piece of milk card to create a mat frame for my card, then added a thin peach mat and a final milk mat to complete the card. The finished dimensions are 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" in size. If you would like to be entered in the drawing to win this card, just leave me a comment. The winner will be announced on Saturday's post. All for now, Sue x
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 236 of 236love it. the torn edge really work. they look like ruffles and the colours you used give it a truly vintage feel. hugs xx
Hi Sue , Another beautiful card with this lovely design makes it stand out more.
Stunning card and luv your take on distressing the edges it looks like a frill edge to the card - fab xx GailT xx
Gorgeous card, Sue. Tried to comment yesterday but was travelling back to Dubai. I've a lot of catching up to do.
Off to bed now, really tired.
Nos da, and hugs to all ((( )))
Angela in Dubai Xx
Hi Sue. WOW !! This card is stunning !! It is very pretty and has a shabby chic feeling to it. I really love the distressing around the edges. You have done a fantastic job Sue, really distressed but really sort of elegant to !! The Divine eloquence dies look great. I love your peach and milk / cream combo. The colours match together perfectly. Your felt Roses are
beautiful !! I really like the sentiment you have used to. This is a beautiful, stunning card Sue and I think any one would be so thrilled to receive it - including me if I was lucky enough !! Thank you for the chance to win it.
I hope you had a lovely day today Sue. Sending you lots of love and hugs from Tres x x x
To all the Wilsonettes, I hope everyone had a good day today. Sending lots of love and hugs to every one from Tres x x x
Hi Sue,
Just love everything about this card. If I tried this it would end up a mess still may give it a go when I can. Meg wonderful news that Leo is home. Sandra hope you are not as sore today and thank you for the offer. I am not sure if I will be able to blog tomorrow as don't know if I will come home tomorrow just depends on how the nerve blocks go. Love and hugs to all.
Hi Sue and everyone! Stunning card Sue I like the distress look and use it sometimes.Love the colour and the little flowers,very nice.
Have been busy all day just got back home so I will now sit down with a nice cup of coffee and read the blog. Warm wishes to you all and hugs my wilsonette friends <3
Hugs Maria x
Hey Sue,
I just love love love today's card!! I have been ripping the edges on my card for years now and I love the effect, but its always on darker card and inked I love the effect you have made, it looks so frilly,vintage & lacey, just my kind of thing, so now you know I just have to do it too, lol, love ya Sue, you constantly give me ideas!!loving the Shabby Chic look of it all xxx hugs, Vick xx
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Who would have thought distressed edges could look so gorgeous? I love this card Sue, the soft colours are so pretty. Pat x
Stunning Card Sue!
I love everything about this card, it's gorgeous.
The winner of this card is going to love it.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Hi Sue
What a beautiful card. Anyone would be delighted to receive it. I have added it to my inspiration collection. You are a very talented lady.
X Chris K
Hi Sue, pretty card and I love the edges! Gx
I've never liked scratty edges before but these look very pretty. I'd love to win it so I can see it up close and personal!!
Hugs Janet in Kent
Hi Sue
I love this card so beautiful and delicate and your roses are perfect.
crafty hugs
Helen Terry xxx
Stunning Card Sue, hugs Elaine x
Hi Sue. I'm really late getting here tonight, but better late than never. I don't normally like the distressed edges, but somehow you made it look good. SueL x
What a beautiful card Sue. Really love the soft colours you have used.
Jimi Mac
Hi Sue,
Just so Stunning Card today, so elegant and pretty too.Loved yesterday's video. Thank you for sharing with us. Hope everyone had a good day. Susi x
Wow Wee, what a stunner. I absolutely love shabby chic, your torn edges are fab. so beautiful, oh i do hope it comes to live with me.xx
Love, love, love this card. So elegant. First time I've seen the divine eloquence die. It is beautiful. I watch your videos on You Tube all the time and have enjoyed every one of them. You have given me so many new ideas for my cards. Thank you.
Linda of Clovis CA
Love, love, love the card, it is so elegant, colours are beautiful.
Dixx
This is just stunning. Beautiful colour tints, so delicate. Love the felt flower.
Take care everyone.
Good Morning Sue,
Your cards is AMAZING... :D :D So beautiful.. You are such an inspirational, talented lady.. All the very best to you... :)
Hugs,
Madushi...
Absolutely gorgeous card Sue. Love that shabby look. I follow a few Russian blogs and they are very keen on the ripped and rolled look. I think the main ingredient is very good quality paper/card. Here's to hopefully being allowed in the draw - couldn't comment yesterday as eye infection!
Absolutely stunning card Sue, I love the distressed edges they look really beautiful. Love Nicola x
Absolutely beautiful card. I'm not usually a fan of this sort of ripped edge, but this is really lovely. It somehow lifts the whole card. Xx
Hi Sue, have been following your blog for some time now but have never commented before but WOW just had to see if I could win this one. Just love everything about it, the colours go superbly well together and the distressing is FAB. This is one to treasure for years to come.
Hi Sue this is such a beautiful
feminine card one I'm sure everyone would love to get,
good luck to each of us
Hugs Pam xx
Here I am, living in the states and a big fan of distressing done right. This is a lovely card, thanks for showing.
Love what you have done with this card Sue gives a real vintage look, love from Jackie D
Lovely card as usual. I'm not a big fan of distressed/torn edges. However, this card looks like it has ruffles! I'll have to re-think torn/distressed edges if I can get mine to look like yours. Whomever wins this card will have a special place for it I'm sure.
Beautiful card. Not a big fan of distressed edges but the way you did it looks great.
Such a fantastic card Sue, I wish I knew where you get your ideas from!
Paula x
Sue,
Gorgeous card...so elegant. Love the flowers. Great job.
Wow another beautiful design. I love the pretty felt roses they give another great texture to the card. Thanks for all your tips and ideas Sue.
Hi Sue this has to be one of my all time favourites I've seen just love it x
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