Monday, May 2, 2016

New Challenge at Aurora Wings


I'm joining the Stella Team this time for the new challenge at Aurora Wings. The theme is Vintage but perhaps I've gone a bit too far back in time (says my hubby who claims "vintage" should only go back a century or so).  Of course all of the challenge themes are open to a bit of personal interpretation and that's the fun of it.  I went for really "old world" and used the gorgeous Marie Nyantoinette but cropped her closely to give the image more of a cameo feel.




Here's the full image as she appears in the AW Etsy Shop.  It was a real tough decision to crop the adorable kitty out this time, but if you'd like to see a project using the entire image click HERE.




Here's the closeup of Marie, colored in a full array of Warm Gray Copic colors.  She was cut with a Spellbinder's Grand Oval over a Grand Decorative Oval base in a textured matte metallic. I've added a tiny pearl earring and her eyes and lips shine with Diamond Glaze.



The DP is from the Luxury Stack by DCWV.  I covered it with some vintage lace netting and added flowers (actually "bridal confetti") that match the tiny stephanotis blooms in her hair.  They actually remind me of my own bridal bouquet which also featured the phalaenopsis orchids adorning her elaborate coiffure.   The centers were done with Liquid Pearls, as was her earring (gotta say I held my breath on the earring, those Liquid Pearls sometimes have a mind of their own, but luck was with me.)




The gorgeous bow came right off one of my birthday 'prises and here you can see a bit more of the pattern of the iridescent DP, softened by the lacy netting. Perhaps I should have done a bit of distressing to give it more of an antique feel, but let's just pretend it's been carefully preserved in an attic or museum somewhere, okay?  The Stella team has done a fabulous job with our new theme, so be sure to visit the AW Challenge Blog and leave them some love.


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I'm entering this in the DL.Art May Linky challenge, the Outlawz Twisted Thursday ATG challenge, Simon Says Wednesday ATG, Little Patch of Crafty Friends, ATGthe Ribbon Girls May ATG, One Stitch at a Time Vintage, Crafty Boots Monochrome, the Craft-Dee BowZ May Challenge, Crafting from the Heart ATG, Eureka Stamps Feminine Cards/Mother's Day, Creative Fingers ATG,  and Crafting With Dragonflies Vintage/Shabby Chic.





16 comments:

  1. This is so lovely, love the one colour tone of the image. It makes it so very vintage and so perfect for this challenge, love the little kitty the image is holding as well, but the lady itself on the card is awesome, lots of hugs, Marion

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  2. Absolutely gorgeous card! The monotone coloring is exquisite and the addition of the pearl earring is awesome!

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  3. So beautiful in just grey and white, I really love the layers and tiny flowers, I hear you on the liquid pearls, the sure do have a mind of their own, but they worked perfectly for you x

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  4. I LOVE this, Donna!! Gorgeous coloring in greyscale for the vintage cameo look. Love the pearl earring you gave her, too. What a lovely touch! All the embellishments are so delicate and pretty, beautifully complimenting the details in the image. Thank you so much for this gorgeous inspiration for our latest challenge at Aurora Wings. Mitzi xxx

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  5. Such a beautiful and elegant victorian card! I love the image and the colors! Thanks for playing along with us at DL.ART May Linky Challenge!

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  6. The grey effect is beautiful on this image. I love how you covered the paper with netting and the pretty flowers.Have a great evening. Thank you for joining the DL.ART Thankful Thursday Mothers Day Challenge. Katie-DT Member

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  7. Very nice design Donna, love this. Thanks for joining in at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week.
    Hugs,
    Caryn xxx

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  8. Stunning design on your card, love the image and using the greys look fabulous. Thank you for sharing with us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. Good luck in the draw. Jennifer DT member x

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  9. WOW!!! Love everything. These Grey tones are stunning and the perfect way to get an vintage look. Love all the elements. Thanks for joining us at TT.
    Hugs Pat

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  10. Over the image and the care you've taken with the adds embellishments. Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafting with Dragonflies. Wynn DT

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  11. Beautiful monochrome card Donna. Your colouring is stunning and I love the little earring. Your flowers and lace look amazing. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  12. Gorgeous monochromatic card!

    Thank you for participating in the OSAAT "Anything Goes with Vintage" Challenge!

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  13. Thank you so much for sharing your project and entering our Challenge at Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.
    Angie DT

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  14. Thanks for entering the Ribbon Girl May card challenge Donna - your card is beautiful. Good luck!

    Anne x
    www.ribbongirl.co.uk
    www.learningtojive.blogspot.co.uk

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  15. Donna this is lovely!! I love the warm greys!! It makes it look like an old black and white photo!! You have done a fabulous job of embellishing it just enough but not to much with perfect embellies!! Great job!!!

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  16. Love the monochrome. Thank you for joining in at Eureka Stamps this week.
    Mary

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Thanks for making my day!