Craft Roulette #322: A 1970s-Inspired Postcard Card

It’s my second week in a row joining in with Craft Roulette, and I’m really enjoying the challenge. I watched the replay on Sunday and immediately felt inspired by the parameters the wheel spun this week.

As soon as I saw the challenge, I knew exactly which stamp I wanted to use: the Hero Arts Big Postcard woodblock stamp. I’ve had this stamp in my stash for such a long time, so it felt good to pull it out and give it some love again.

For the colour palette, I searched for 1970s colours and found plenty of inspiration in warm, earthy tones. I settled on browns, burnt orange, maroon, and avocado green — such a classic retro combination.

The card came together really well. I embossed a kraft-coloured panel with Altenew’s Organic folder, which added the texture I wanted and worked perfectly with the 70s feel. I then used the Simon Says Stamp Circle Loops die to cut a kraft circle for the wreath. The flowers and leaves were cut from different coloured cardstock using the Sizzix Spring Foliage set, and I added Copper Penny and Rhubarb Crumble Nuvo Drops for a little extra detail. For the pre-printed element, I used a sentiment from Paper Rose.

I actually finished the card on Tuesday, but Wednesday threw me a bit of a curve ball, so I didn’t get a chance to photograph and submit it until this morning. I’m glad I still managed to get it entered — and even happier to have another much-loved stamp back in use.

Woodblock Wednesday

 It's that time of the month.... time for Amy Tsuruta's Woodblock Wednesday Challenge.  I'm loving pulling out my older stamps and using them. 

Three woodblock stamps for this one.   Can you see where I did some masking on my post card stamp?   I masked the stamp prior to stamping it.  It's an old favourite from Hero Arts.  I added a stamp from a washi strip from 49 and Market.  They are just gorgeous stamps on a washi roll.    The Merry Christmas and poinsettia stamps are both from a now defunct NZ company called Kiwi Spoinsetamping.    I stamped the poinsettia onto a scrap of white and used some cheap watercolour pens to add the colour.  The red is the pen directly onto the card and then I scribbled some onto my mat and used water and a paint brush to add the lighter colour.    

Thanks for stopping by.  It's going to be a full on weekend as I'd the Stress Free Card Summit.   So I'm going to have a head full of ideas - just hope I find some time to watch all the video's and get some cards made. 

Playing at Hero Arts Fans Scramble Faceboook page.

 Recently the Hero Arts Fans Scramble took place over at Facebook and I took part. Char set us a challenge to use 2 or more Hero Arts stamps - so I pulled out some old wooden block stamps to make this quick card 

I started by stamping the Postcard stamp and hand cutting it out.  I used a black Memento pen to colour around the edge.  I then used the flower stamp and the Happy Birthday sentiment to finish off the card.  I used some yellow Altenew ink to sponge over the tag.  I used an embossing folder to make the background panel and edged it with black before adding to a white card. 

It was great to use some of my older stamps.

Postcard with Love

Today I was visiting Suzz's Stamping Spot ( a favourite of mine to visit) and saw her delightful Postcard card for the challenge over at City Crafter Challenge . I immediately knew what I wanted to do.... so half an hour later ( and a second panel later) I finished this card

I started with a cream panel of card just smaller than the card base.  I inked the Hero Arts "Old French Writing" in Old Paper distress ink and stamped all over the panel.  Next I took some of the stamps from Hero Arts "Carte Postale" set.  The main Postcard image was stamped in Vintage Photo, the remaining stamps with Walnut Stain distress ink... some 2nd generation to soften the look and under where the ribbon is... an Eiffel Tower from a Penny Black set. I added the hand dyed seam binding ( dyed with Shabby Shutters Distress stain and then spritzed and scrunched)  I added a little brown button on top of the bow. The Happy Birthday sentiment is from Stamp-It.  Distressed the edge of the panel with Tea Dye and Old Paper distress inks.


Also entering into this weeks challenge over at Simon Says Stamp!  ~ Buttons.
and Wee Memories ~ brads, buttons or bows.

Had a good sleep last night, and not such a hectic day at work today.... so feeling brighter.  Got the night to myself as hubby is out ~ and there's nothing decent on TV.... so some crafting, some blog hopping and even a glass of wine while I do....

Have a great weekend all

Cheers

Dawn