I love vintage looking things. The thought that something old could have been in the hands of another generation really makes me smile. Old things also remind me of simpler times. Nothing was electronic. Lots of things were still handmade. The lace was typically had woven, intricate and dainty.
I CASE'd this card from Deb Valder because I loved the vintage look. The lace background stamp is called "I Love Lace". Isn't it beautiful? Everyone who has seen this card asks me how I got the lace on the card.
I've often shared about my Nana. (That's Italian for grandmother.) She owned the second Singer sewing machine ever made. When she passed away I was the blessed recipient of this heirloom and it's displayed in a prominent area of our home. Nana sewed our Barbie clothes, our prom dresses and did the alternations on our wedding gowns – all on this sewing machine. Needless to say, it's an 'old thing with lots of sentimental value'.
I used the stamp set "From My Heart" for the tea pot image and sentiment. I stamped it twice, both times in Memento ink. The first one I punched out and the second one I cut out only the words and used Dimensionals to create a 3D look. The Vintage Brads are GORGEOUS and really add to the overall theme. And, yes, I did make the bow. It's one of the many crafting things Nana taught me! I wrapped the Vintage Brad around the center and used Glue Dots to secure it. The Scalloped Tag Topper Punch worked perfectly underneath the greeting. I punched both ends for a more feminine look.
What heirloom do you have that is special to you? Leave me a comment and tell me about it!
Hi Lisa, I own a piece of furniture that I don’t know the name for it! It has a flat top with two grooves in the back area, two pull out drawers and one fairly large center open cabinet. I know it is at least 60 years old because I used to dust it every Sat. when I was 9 years old until I left home at 23 years old and it was in the house before that. My Mom called it a “commode” and is now my end table next to my bed. Thank you for the lace card. I love anything lacy, vintage, doilies, too. Do you have a video for this card? If not, I’m sure I can figure it out from your instructions.
Hi Kathy! Thank you for sharing your vintage story with me. I can picture this antique beauty just by your description. I don’t have a video of this card, I am so sorry. However, I did CASE the card from my friend and fellow demonstrator, Deb Valder, and she might have a video. Happy Stamping!
Oh this card is beautiful!
Thank you, Jamie! It was lots of fun to make.