Mandy's Magical World of Art: A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

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!; 1 May 2010 at 20:10
Femmy said...: great postcard Mandy!! I used a few of the same stamps as you did.; 2 May 2010 at 00:04
Judy said...: Lovely vintage card, Mandy, a change from your bright colourful style!; 2 May 2010 at 00:15
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.; 2 May 2010 at 00:15
K said...: beautiful postcard!; 2 May 2010 at 01:35
indybev said...: As I said, this is an outstanding card, Mandy. Beautiful vintage, great background, great image!; 2 May 2010 at 02:01
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!!!; 2 May 2010 at 05:14
Rika said...: Gorgeous card Mandy!; 2 May 2010 at 06:35
Martina said...: Mandy, your work is oustanding!!! What a unique style you have.
I love it!!!!; 2 May 2010 at 07:12
Jester said...: Absolutely gogeous! Those chalks really work.; 2 May 2010 at 08:12
Annes Art said...: Beautiful postcard Mandy!!; 2 May 2010 at 08:27
Sandy said...: Oh wow this is beautiful.
Gorgeous card.; 2 May 2010 at 08:28
Silvia(Barnie) said...: Beautiful, your stitching woman looks great.; 2 May 2010 at 08:59
vintage wil said...: Fantastic postcard Mandy!!!; 2 May 2010 at 09:48
Petra Tillmann said...: Beautiful card, Mandy!; 2 May 2010 at 10:29
Hermine said...: its gorgeous!; 2 May 2010 at 12:03
Liesbeth Fidder said...: Wow, wonderful Mandy ! Great feel, love it !; 2 May 2010 at 12:19
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/; 2 May 2010 at 13:33
Yvonne said...: Gorgeous vintage piece, Mandy!; 2 May 2010 at 14:05
KnutzEls said...: A gorgeous card!; 2 May 2010 at 14:43
Daphne said...: Beautifull, the colors combine so pretty together!; 2 May 2010 at 16:34
Darlene said...: You did a fantastic job. Love all the details and pretty lady!!!

http://cinnamonpink.typepad.com/; 2 May 2010 at 18:51
Anonymous said...: Wonderful theme Mandy and your card is so gorgeous!; 2 May 2010 at 19:06
Svenja said...: Beautiful card - and the colouring is really perfect!; 2 May 2010 at 19:59
Anonymous said...: Beautiful postcard; love the background and colours.; 2 May 2010 at 21:00
LynnF said...: This is just too wonderful, Mandy! I love the elements and how you've used the chalk inks! LynnF; 2 May 2010 at 23:41
Lucy - By the Hill said...: Your postcard is stunning! I really love it!; 3 May 2010 at 03:46
Heavens2Betsy said...: This is just beautiful - I love the colours particularly. Penny; 6 May 2010 at 12:52