Saturday 1 May 2010

A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

this week on SPa the theme is Sewing... It was my turn to make the sample... and here it is!
I've been using chalk inks a lot lately and i'm enjoying a return to them! they lend themselves so well to vintage.


28 comments:

Audrey said...

Gorgeous Mandy!

Femmy said...

great postcard Mandy!! I used a few of the same stamps as you did.

Judy said...

Lovely vintage card, Mandy, a change from your bright colourful style!

Ozstuff said...

Mandy, your postcard is an absolute stunner. I love it - a lot. I love the vintage feel, the beautiful tinting of the background, EVERYTHING.

Perfection.

K said...

beautiful postcard!

indybev said...

As I said, this is an outstanding card, Mandy. Beautiful vintage, great background, great image!

Unknown said...

Hi Mandy!!! this is a beautiful piece...I saw it over at the challenge site and was so in love with it!!! everything about it is FANTASTIC!!!

Rika said...

Gorgeous card Mandy!

Martina said...

Mandy, your work is oustanding!!! What a unique style you have.
I love it!!!!

Jester said...

Absolutely gogeous! Those chalks really work.

Annes Art said...

Beautiful postcard Mandy!!

Sandy said...

Oh wow this is beautiful.
Gorgeous card.

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Beautiful, your stitching woman looks great.

vintage wil said...

Fantastic postcard Mandy!!!

Petra Tillmann said...

Beautiful card, Mandy!

Hermine said...

its gorgeous!

Liesbeth Fidder said...

Wow, wonderful Mandy ! Great feel, love it !

Aino said...

Oh Mandy, this is awesome. Briljant work.
Mine is here:
http://einontytar.vuodatus.net/blog/2482941/the-girl-who-like-sew-or-not/

Yvonne said...

Gorgeous vintage piece, Mandy!

KnutzEls said...

A gorgeous card!

Daphne said...

Beautifull, the colors combine so pretty together!

Darlene said...

You did a fantastic job. Love all the details and pretty lady!!!

http://cinnamonpink.typepad.com/

Anonymous said...

Wonderful theme Mandy and your card is so gorgeous!

Svenja said...

Beautiful card - and the colouring is really perfect!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful postcard; love the background and colours.

LynnF said...

This is just too wonderful, Mandy! I love the elements and how you've used the chalk inks! LynnF

Lucy - By the Hill said...

Your postcard is stunning! I really love it!

Heavens2Betsy said...

This is just beautiful - I love the colours particularly. Penny