3.10.2010

One of a Kind Grandma

I have been a crafting fool lately and have been trying to participate in lots of challenges...they are a great motivation and starting point for me. Cath's current challenge over at the Moxie Fab World is to showcase doilies and/or lace on a project. Now this was definitely a stretch for me as I rarely venture into the vintage or shabby chic style but sometimes stretching ourselves leads us to wonderful things right?!

For this card I used some fabulous doily patterned paper from Basic Grey's Nook & Pantry collection. Then I used one of those paper heart doilies (that you can find just about everywhere around Valentine's day) to create the flower. I basically just cut the inside of the doily heart out and then worked the lacy edge around in a circle, cutting little slits in the center as needed to get it to form this little blossom.

I finished the card off with some Papertrey Ink buttons and stamp, fun pom pom trim, and American Crafts Thickers. All the doilies and vintage feel made me think that this would be a perfect card for a special grandma like mine! :)


6 comments:

Amariah said...

I think that it looks great!! Perfect card!!

Rachel D said...

That's beautiful paper and a clever way to make the flower. Lovely!

Els said...

Amazing card! I love the flower, very creative!

StampinCathy said...

This is one amazing and inspiring card. I just love that flower and the button stem. Love how you did the border and the colors are so pretty.

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE the doilie paper and the lace flower!

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Kerry! Thanks so much for entering the Diggin' on Doilies and Lace challenge in the Moxie Fab World! :)