It has been awhile since I have posted a “From Me to You” card, and I have had several requests to do one again. In case you have forgotten, a “From Me to You” card can be completed in 45 minutes or less. I also provide you with the steps to recreate the card, including dimensions. This card clocked in at 42 minutes. Of course, you can always add more or do more if you have the time! To jump-start today’s card, I began with a great sketch…this time from Freshly Made Sketches. Of course, since it is not a “clean” card, I will not be entering it into their challenge. I just had to add the distressing!
The finished dimensions are 4-1/4″ wide x 5-1/2″ long.
- Cut a card base from Crumb Cake and zip the front of it through the Big Shot with the Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Tip: For a vintage card, use a vintage pattern. Using a Brayer, lightly roll Crumb Cake ink over the embossing. Using a Sponge Dauber, distress the edges with Crumb Cake. Tip: Use tone-on-tone for a more subtle effect.
- Cut a 2-3/8″ wide by 4-3/8″ long panel from Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. Mat onto Poppy Parade card stock, leaving 1/16″ borders on all sides. Tip: Look for vintage patterns to add instant vintage style to a card quickly!
- Using Naturals Ivory card stock, cut your image panel at 2-3/4″ square. Ink up the image from the Fresh Vintage stamp set using Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, and Pool Party Stampin’ Write Markers, and stamp onto the image panel. Using the Seven Sided Tool from the Cutter Kit, distress the edges. Shade using Crumb Cake ink and a Sponge Dauber. Mat onto Poppy Parade card stock, leaving 1/16″ border on all sides. Tip: Naturals Ivory card stock contains subtle flecks…no need to use the Color Spritzer Tool!
- Add a ribbon and bow made from Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon. Tip: The Ruffled Ribbon adds vintage flair in seconds!
- Create a Poppy Parade Butterfly using the Beautiful Wings Embosslit. Add Basic Pearls and spritz with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz.
- Assemble your card as shown in the sketch. Add Basic Pearls to the flowers.
I hope you enjoyed your step-by-step tutorial, and that you will try to create your own Quick and Easy Vintage card. Just remember…a few touches, like selecting a vintage designer paper and vintage embossing folder…conveys a vintage feel quickly and easily!
As always, I appreciate your comments and your emails. I do read each and every one of them. And don’t forget, I LOVE answering any questions that you may have about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use. I am only an email away! Until next time…
Stamp Set: Fresh Vintage (SAB W 125115, C 125117); Inks: Crumb Cake (121030); Stampin’ Write Markers: Poppy Parade (119801—2010 – 2012 In Color Assortment), Lucky Limeade, Pool Party (123002—2011 – 2012 In Color Assortment); Card Stock: Crumb Cake (120953), Poppy Parade (119793), Naturals Ivory (101849); Designer Series Paper: Everyday Enchantment (SAB 126154); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (115963), Beautiful Wings Embosslits (118138), Brayer (102395), Cutter Kit (106958), Sponge Dauber (102892); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Lucky Limeade 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon (122977), Calypso Coral 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon (122976), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772)
Ann, this is beautiful! I love how you combined the ribbon colors and how you did the distresssing along with the little pearls.
I really love this one! Thank you so much for the step by step instructions. That will make it even easier to put together. I don’t have a brayer yet. Would it work if I used a sponge to add the crumb cake to the embossing folder? It may not be as even, but that would be ok for vintage, right? Thanks for sharing!
So easy on the eyes, so beautiful, and how wonderful that it can be made in 45 minutes or less! I forget to use my butterfly die.
This is so pretty, love it
Ann, This is a gorgeous card. It really ‘feels’ cheery! That poppy butterfly would brighten anyone’s day. It did mine!
Greetings from TX. I’m here visiting my dd and her family. I watched my 3 yr old grandson at home today. He wore me out. Now on to your card–such a beauty. I will have to try it when I get back home next week. These past 8 days sure have gone by quick.
Your card and post is exactly what I need after spending 5 hours on my last card … lol! This is stunning! Love the two toned ribbon look and, of course, the pearl accents!
Just popping in to say “HI”! I haven’t had time to blog surf lately and I have to say all of your cards for the past few weeks are awesome! Surfing a little tonight before I head off to bed and Grand Jury Duty tomorrow! Yup, they had to add that to my already hectic schedule!
Another beautiful vintage card, Ann!! Thank you for the tutorial. Kathy in AZ
Oh Ann this is gorgeous! I can’t say it enough… YOU are queen of vintage sister! I LOVE the color combo, and how about that two color bow. So clever. The butterfly is gorgeous… and I’m sure a challenge will come along any minute to place this in. Hugs.
Ha, ha – I just pinned you! This is such a beautiful card and a great tutorial. Thanks for blessing my day. 🙂
Shhhhh . . . Miss Daisy is sleeping quietly – no snoring. Such a cutie! Hi Muffy and Brody (said in a whisper)
What a gorgeous card, Ann! I love a vintage look, too. 🙂 The muticolored stamping is so pretty on this, too! 🙂
love this card Ann and your tutorial ~ the DP from the Sale-a-bration catalogue is my new favourite….ohhh major hoarding and shopping happening in my world! yikes!!!!
OMG, Ann! I am going to make one of these for myself. Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for directions.
Golleeeee, you made the tutorial for this gorgeous card seem so simple to do. I always appreciate the great tips. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Clean enough for me! Love the colors! Still in FL – getting ready to head home Saturday – I am worn out!
Oh! I love the colors on this card. Gorgeous!
The colors on this card are fabulous!
Hugs, M
I love this! Especially your Poppy butterfly, so beautiful. Thanks for your detailed instructions. I need them.
I have missed the ‘from me to you’ posts and was so happy to see today’s card and tutorial. Lovely layers, pearls, and ribbon.
Beautiful use of the sketch and I love your vintage techniques! I agree with Lesley that you should enter it. Always happy to see your take on an FMS sketch!
Thanks for the tutorial Ann. A beautiful card and you explained the vintage look so that anyone can duplicate.
Wow! pretty card Ann. Thanks for another lovely card.
Thanks, Ann, for the me to you card. It is great, quick and still vintage. I find myself often in need of a quick card, but spend most of my time just trying to decide what to do! I love, love, love vintage but find it takes so much longer to make. So this tutorial shows it can be done quickly! I always appreciate so much that you share so freely.
Oh my gosh, this is sooo beautiful! The Poppy Parade just makes this card pop! What a great tutorial and I love this sketch, in fact I had printed it out and wanted to use it this week! Now I know what I’m going to make! Thank you for these fabulous instructions Ann!
OMG terrific tutorial. Vintage is not one of my styles but I always admire it so. You’ve given me the courage to give it a try. Thanks for schooling me Ann!
Beautiful card Ann! Thanks for the step-by-step! Can’t wait to get my hands on stamps and ink again!
Hi Ann! Wow does that Poppy Parade bring this card alive! Very nicely done and very helpful instructions!
Oooooh! I love it!!! Then again…I haven’t come across a card of yours that I didn’t love… 🙂
gorgeous card as always. I would say….enter your card.
Thank U 4 the tutorial instuctions.
ColleenB.
What a gorgeous card!!! So very pretty! Thanks for your comments on my blog too! Have a great day!
Wow, I didn’t know Crumb Cake and red goes so well together. Thank you for the tutorial, Ann. Your card is so pretty as always!
WOW! Beautiful card! So much great texture and colors!
Beautiful card and great instructions. Thank you!
I really love the Everyday Enchantment papers….yummy! And thanks for the tip on the sketch…always nice to have a good source for sketches! This card is so lovely!
Beautiful as usual Ann. Thanks for another great tutorial. It is always great to see your little tips too.
Thank you for your kind visit to my blog 🙂 This is a stunning creation and thank you for the excellent instructions. They are really helpful.
Wow Ann…GORGEOUS card!!! Thank you for using our sketch, you can still enter it, it is absolutely beautiful my friend.
Hugs,
Lesley