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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Timeless Tuesday #128


It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.... in the Flourishes store! :) Flourishes is having a Christmas in July sale going on now through July 31st and all Christmas sets are a whopping 20% off! So now is the time to get in the Christmas spirit... and to help you, the Timeless Tuesday challenge today, being hosted by Makiko is to make a Christmas creation! Stop over at the Flourishes blog for all the details to join in... YOU could be the lucky winner of $10 to spend in the Flourishes online store!

For my card today, I have used the Vintage Postcard stamp set to create this old-fashioned beauty. The papers I used here are from the Basic Grey "Jovial" collection, and I've paired the paper with some red gingham May Arts ribbon. I stamped the image in Versafine Vintage Sepia ink and embossed with clear embossing powder. Then I distressed the edges and applied Antique Linen distress ink...

and spritzed the image with some Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearls mixed with water for shimmer. For a finishing touch I colored in the "frame" around the image with my E30 Copic marker. If you click on the photo below for a close-up you can hopefully see some of the added shimmer.
Stop and see what the other Flourishes Bloggers have created today for Christmas in July...

Shannon White, July Guest Designer

We'd love to have you play along! Happy stamping!

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38 comments:

  1. Cindy HaffnerJuly 26, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    GORGEOUS Tammy!!~

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  2. Shannon WhiteJuly 26, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Wow, This is soo Gorgeous Tammy! Love the Sepia tones you used and festive Dp's too! Just Really Lovely 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  3. Theresa's StudioJuly 26, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Great vintage look.....love that sepia tone and design.

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  4. ecpiercyJuly 26, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Beautiful! I love your use of this vintage postcard set.

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  5. Liz WilliamsJuly 26, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I love this vintage scene done in just the perfect colots.

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  6. Heather RogersJuly 26, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I can see the shimmer and it is fabulous Tammy. I love this vintage post card image and you did a beautiful job. :)
    Hugs~

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  7. PattieJuly 26, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Beautiful! I love that button with the bit of twine...the perfect touch to this very vintage card!

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  8. Jacqueline SmithJuly 26, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    What a gorgeous looking vintage card.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  9. stampqueenJuly 26, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Beautiful card - love that stamp.
    I need to remember to used the gold shimmer spray like that!!!!

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  10. The Rubber MaidJuly 26, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Great almost Charles Dicken's looking Christmas card. You did a great job. Pat

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  11. BenziJuly 26, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Tammy, what a beautiful, old-fashioned Christmas card. I did click for a larger image and there sure is a lot of sparkle. Just gorgeous, and makes me almost ready for Christmas. Oh, I love summer too much, but Christmas is my favorite holiday.

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  12. dpkennedyJuly 26, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Very elegant! I love this set more and more each time I see it! I love the monochromatic tones!

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  13. Betty WrightJuly 26, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Tammy, this is so warm and beautiful! Lovely design and detailing! Wonderful Christmas card!

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  14. Lee July 26, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Beautiful antique design...the distressing is fabulous on the postcard!

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  15. Silke LedlowJuly 26, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Tammy, your vintage x-mas card is divine! Love the colors! Hugs ~S~

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  16. DonnaJuly 26, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Beautiful card, Tammy. Love the postcard look.

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  17. AnneJuly 26, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    love the vintage feel of your card.. the soft colors work well with just a little punch of the red in the ribbon...

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  18. Leslie MillerJuly 26, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I'm really enjoying all the Christmas cards you girls are sharing for this challenge! I'm beginning to feel the inspiration I'll need if I'm to get an early start this year. This one is gorgeous, Tammy! I love the Vintage Postcard set!

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  19. RietteJuly 27, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Oh my goodness I'm speechless. That is stunning. I LOVE antique books and papers and this looks just amazing.

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  20. Allison CopeJuly 27, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Gorgeous Tammy! Love the rich feeling of your stunning card!

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  21. ShimeJuly 28, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Gorgerous card! Thanks for sharing

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  22. CarolJuly 28, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Love the vintage look of this card. Carol x

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  23. Steph Lee of Arty CartyJuly 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    wow wow wow!!! Love your sepia card!

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  24. CherylJuly 28, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the layout and the way you put the postcard off to the left and the button and ribbon ends to the right. The red striped ribbon looks so good with all that green.

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  25. YogiJuly 28, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    very pretty, very vintage and love the splash of the red ribbon.

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  26. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Beautiful vintage Christmas card Tammy!!

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  27. wendypJuly 29, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    wow! Tammy, this is gorgeous! Love that button treatment too!

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  28. ellepauletteJuly 29, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    So lovely and inspiring! What a great vintage Christmas card!

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  29. Marlena M.July 29, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I love that stamp set! Such a classic look. Beautiful card.;)

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  30. Jackie W.July 30, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Oh, I love this. I never would have thought to use this stamp in this manner. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Something similar to this will be my next card for my silent auction basket. TFS

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  31. ChristineJuly 30, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Such a beautiful card, Tammy! I love how you pulled the ribbon through!

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  32. FrancaJuly 31, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I love this vintage feeling!!!
    Great card

    Hugs Franca

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  33. RavengirlJuly 31, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Lovely! That pop of red on your ribbon is gorgeous!

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  34. Sylvia BlumAugust 1, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Beauuuutiful!!!! Love that stamp!!!

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  35. TheresaAugust 1, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Tammy this is just beautiful. Love the colors and the DP is just perfect. Very lovely.

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  36. SherryAugust 1, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    beautiful!! love the touch of color the ribbon adds!!

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  37. MistiAugust 1, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Gorgeous card, Tammy!

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  38. LeAnneAugust 2, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    This is just gorgeous, Tammy. I saw Danielle's card as well and fell in love with this image!

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