We are a group of ladies who take turns choosing a theme to make a Christmas card every two weeks. This way, we have lots made by Christmas time. You can click on the hyperlinks that are on my right sideboard if you wish to see the other ladies cards.
I chose to upcycle another of the old cards my girlfriend gifted to me. Most were from the 1950s era and all with a lovely vintage feel.
This one captures a lovely winter scene...Looks like the Mom and child with the sleigh are heading over to that hill for some great sledding fun!
I fussy cut the matted scene and added it to some gold mirri card. I added a K&Co 3D poinsettia and a mistletoe spray from another K&CO set. I added a border strip of hessian ribbon across the middle of the Lily Of The Valley Krafty Christmas snowflake DP that I used for the background. I thought it added to the vintage feel....
I finished off this card by fussy cutting the sentiment from the old card and popped it up with pop dots.
It’s a lovely card. No idea how it looked originally, but I’m pretty sure it’s been through a rather big alteration process. I think you were right about the Kraft paper, it serves the purpose of adding to the vintage vibe.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card nice to see you recycled the image and your poinsettia and dots finish it off so beautifully x
ReplyDeleteHi Mo. I am not good at capturing the vintage style but I love the way you have done it. Good use of a nice image. Kate x
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous richly colourful scene Maureen...and perfect embellishments to finish....beautiful card.....take care xxx
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage feel you have given to this card design. A beautiful image and great to have upcycled one of your cards too.
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This looks gorgeous Maureen and probably better than the original card with all the extra elements you have added to it. Hope your continuing to stay safe and well in these troublesome timed. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Maureen, such a lovely winter scene.
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Gorgeous card!
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Marilyn💖
You have made a great job of upcycling this lovely vintage snow scene, lovely choice of papers and embellishments.
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Gorgeous winter scene Maureen. Love your up cycling. Hugs Zoe x
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen, your card is gorgeous, no wonder you wanted to recycle it. A lovely traditional scene and colours, Kate x
ReplyDeleteHi this is a gorgeous Christmas card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeletesuper pretty card, i loved the vintage image
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This is gorgeous, I love the vintage scene.
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Linda xxx
Love your card ...fabulous scene ....
ReplyDeleteHugs Sylvie xx
What a fabulous scene. You have done a great job with your upcycling/recycling - I never know what the difference is!! It feels so satisfying doesn't it? Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeleteI love how you recycle this beautiful vintage Christmas card Maureen! It is gorgeous indeed, I love the warm scene-yes cold and snowy out, but has a nostalgic warm fuzzy feeling to it. You have matted it perfectly and gave this card new life. Just gorgeous! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteA really super traditional image, great colours and a lovely scene. Well done on up-cycling the image.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Wonderful vintahe scene. Love it xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful scene and card Maureen. It reminds me of some vintage cookie tins that I've seen.
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant, Maureen! The scene is lovely and the way you've presented it is perfect!
ReplyDeletewhat a very beautiful card Maureen
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Such a beautiful card and scene Maureen, I love the vintage feel that this card has.
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What a gorgeous card, Maureen! Love the beautiful matting you did and a wonderful way to upcycle a vintage card. Stay sfae.
ReplyDeleteYour card has a beautiful wintry Christmas scene and looks just lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen,
ReplyDeletethat is such a very lovely scene and your design looks very wonderful.
I just love vintage images and your card showcases that scene beautifully.
Super matt and layering as well.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Hi Mo, sorry to be so late! Finally up to crafting again. Love the card, it really is such a vintage look, lovely colours you chose to compliment it. Such a beautiful image. Hugs, Shaz X
ReplyDeleteWow--One of the best upcycled cards I've ever seen, Maureen! Love the scene & everything you added! Hope you're well.
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