Kim's VSN Mini challenge was a real challenge for me. I've somehow never read Little Women and I don't really do vintage. So I was happy to be able to browse through n2scrappin's gallery today to find some inspiration. I thought this lovely card was some nice vintage inspiration. Kim mentioned handwritten letters, so I searched the internet for the opening lines of Little Women and wrote them illegibly on some parchment type paper. Then I printed out this adorable digi and cut him out with my ScanNCut. Googled warbler to figure out how to color him. I had to do some digging to figure out where I put my doilies--I never use them! And as much as I wanted to tie a pretty bow like LeAnn did, I'm pretty much incapable of that. So it's a knot. I couldn't decide what occasion to make this card for, so it doesn't have a sentiment yet.
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Sun, Nov 04, 2018 @ 8:33 AM
Well this is just lovely, and I think you nailed both challenges! I love the contrast is the bigger background and bow with the smaller bird and branch. Love this!
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Sun, Nov 04, 2018 @ 2:49 PM
Jen, I chuckled when I read your comment about the bow! I teach classes and tie everyone's bows for them (and I'm not saying I'm a pro by any means), it's just they all know I'll tie it for them if they all say they can't do it themselves. Tee Hee! Your creation turned out beautifully with the handwritten bg, I love it, a great idea to serve two challenges. Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my gallery and participating in this weeks challenge. I am honored and grateful! Hugs!
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Sun, Nov 04, 2018 @ 3:48 PM
So pretty! Love how you did your card - and I chuckled when I heard you say bows are a problem for you. I still tie knots (I can't tie bows well!). Your card has such a fantastic background!
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