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.


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28 comments:

  1. Audrey1 May 2010 at 20:10

    Gorgeous Mandy!

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  2. Femmy2 May 2010 at 00:04

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

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  3. Judy2 May 2010 at 00:15

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

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  4. Ozstuff2 May 2010 at 00:15

    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.

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  5. K2 May 2010 at 01:35

    beautiful postcard!

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  6. indybev2 May 2010 at 02:01

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

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  7. Unknown2 May 2010 at 05:14

    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!!!

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  8. Rika2 May 2010 at 06:35

    Gorgeous card Mandy!

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  9. Martina2 May 2010 at 07:12

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

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  10. Jester2 May 2010 at 08:12

    Absolutely gogeous! Those chalks really work.

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  11. Annes Art2 May 2010 at 08:27

    Beautiful postcard Mandy!!

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  12. Sandy2 May 2010 at 08:28

    Oh wow this is beautiful.
    Gorgeous card.

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  13. Silvia(Barnie)2 May 2010 at 08:59

    Beautiful, your stitching woman looks great.

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  14. vintage wil2 May 2010 at 09:48

    Fantastic postcard Mandy!!!

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  15. Petra Tillmann2 May 2010 at 10:29

    Beautiful card, Mandy!

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  16. Hermine2 May 2010 at 12:03

    its gorgeous!

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  17. Liesbeth Fidder2 May 2010 at 12:19

    Wow, wonderful Mandy ! Great feel, love it !

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  18. Aino2 May 2010 at 13:33

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

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  19. Yvonne2 May 2010 at 14:05

    Gorgeous vintage piece, Mandy!

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  20. KnutzEls2 May 2010 at 14:43

    A gorgeous card!

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  21. Daphne2 May 2010 at 16:34

    Beautifull, the colors combine so pretty together!

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  22. Darlene2 May 2010 at 18:51

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

    http://cinnamonpink.typepad.com/

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  23. Anonymous2 May 2010 at 19:06

    Wonderful theme Mandy and your card is so gorgeous!

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  24. Svenja2 May 2010 at 19:59

    Beautiful card - and the colouring is really perfect!

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  25. Anonymous2 May 2010 at 21:00

    Beautiful postcard; love the background and colours.

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  26. LynnF2 May 2010 at 23:41

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

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  27. Lucy - By the Hill3 May 2010 at 03:46

    Your postcard is stunning! I really love it!

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  28. Heavens2Betsy6 May 2010 at 12:52

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

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