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Saturday 17 September 2011

A PASSION FOR STAMPS ~ MANNEQUIN

Morning all.......


So pleased it's the weekend....and what a tough week it's been too...but hay ho I have two day's of rest now...and I'm so looking forward to it :o)


So onto today's card and I have used one of Ruth's gorgeous images over at A Passion for Stamps....and I so love this image too. I have lightly coloured the image with my FlexiMarkers....used again some Nitwits, lace and my beloved scrim....from my beloved hubby...hehehe...


Mannequin ~ Passion for stamps


Close up of image


Close up of scrim, lace & Pins


Side View

Items Used

Image ~ Passion for Stamps
Papers ~ Nitwits "Crab Apple Too"
Colouring medium ~ Fleximarkers & Chalks
Pins ~ Stash
Pearls ~ The Hobbyhouse
Lace ~ Stash
Scrim ~ My Steve
Card Blank ~ Craftwork Cards

Thank you for looking and all your lovely comments :o)

So that's all from me peeps...off to do some DT work...and to get ready for the X-Factor....!

Hope you all have a lovely day...

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48 comments:

  1. Ciska17 September 2011 at 08:36

    Lovely Vicky, I love the fact that you've kept the stamp simple and embellished around it. Enjoy your weekend, I know how you feel :S

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  2. Loopylou.17 September 2011 at 08:37

    topping you up with some more snugglies hun and the card is gorgeous, love the pins in scrimmy stuff! still need to get me some of that.....ooooh my list of needs is mahoosive!!!!!
    hugs Lou xxx

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  3. Ruth17 September 2011 at 09:06

    I love it!! Great warm colours to show off the image! Thanks! Ruth x

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  4. Liz McGuire,17 September 2011 at 09:16

    Gorgeous card, enjoy your weekend,

    Liz x

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  5. Chrissy17 September 2011 at 09:40

    Beautiful papers and lace Vicky..love the pins and lovely image.Simple.. but quite elegant...really lovely.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  6. Anonymous17 September 2011 at 09:57

    Oh i love your card Vicky, very vintagey!
    The papers are gorgeous.
    Have a great week-end!
    Hugs xx

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  7. Cass17 September 2011 at 10:10

    absolutely gorgeous Vicky.

    Cass xxx

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  8. Janette17 September 2011 at 10:21

    Morning Vicky, this is just fab hun, and I do love the scrim....looks brilliant.xx

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  9. Debs M17 September 2011 at 10:32

    great card, love the lace and pins to tie in with the image x

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  10. Sheila17 September 2011 at 11:08

    Stunning card Vicky! Sheila:)X

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  11. An Occasional Genius17 September 2011 at 11:42

    Love the vintage feel papers Vicky, they go so well with the mannequin & oh my goodness, doesn't that scrim just go so well with everything lol! Enjoy your weekend hon xx

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  12. Samantha Carlton17 September 2011 at 11:45

    Beautiful card Vicky, love the image with shading and that lace is lovely!
    Sam x

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  13. Cazza17 September 2011 at 13:40

    This is GORGEOUS Vicky!! Love your embellies and DP's hon :o)
    Happy Weekend!!
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  14. Pink Dandelion17 September 2011 at 15:39

    Ooh a different style for you, love your cutie cards but this is fab. Debs xx

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  15. heidy17 September 2011 at 16:27

    Fabolous card Vicky!
    Hope you can enjoy your weekend!
    Hugs Heidy

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  16. Donna Mosley17 September 2011 at 16:57

    A stunning card Vicky. I love the image and very beautiful papers. The lace and srim detail are perfect. Enjoy the x factor.

    Donna x

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  17. Anonymous17 September 2011 at 17:00

    Hi Vicky,
    I have a little candy on my blog if you are interested.
    Hugs xx

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  18. Sarah17 September 2011 at 17:01

    Gorgeous card, love the rich warm colours and fab layout, hugs, Sarah x

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  19. Carole of Brum17 September 2011 at 17:14

    So nice,vicky, and I love the folded scrim with the pins through, great idea and really suits the dressmaker theme. Have a good rest on your couple of days off and I hope next week is a better one. CoB

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  20. Aileen17 September 2011 at 17:25

    So pretty and love the vintage look. x

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  21. Wendy17 September 2011 at 17:26

    Absolutely gorgeous Vicky,hope you are having a great weekend.
    Wendy xx

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  22. Berry 17 September 2011 at 17:36

    This is beautifully elegant Vicky stunning lace, hope your weekend is restful hugs Rebekah xx

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  23. Amanda R17 September 2011 at 18:29

    Love that little bit of scrim, it fits her in so well with the sewing theme. Enjoy your weekend!

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  24. Teresa - My Crafty Heart17 September 2011 at 18:40

    Hi Vicky,
    Wow, love that stamp, it is so unusual and love the ingenious little bit of scrim with the pins...a beautiful card and great papers. I'm lookign forward to the X factor too tonight! Have a great evening, Hugs, Teresa x

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  25. Unknown17 September 2011 at 19:00

    So elegant hon, a beautiful card x

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  26. Andrea17 September 2011 at 19:29

    Such a gorgeous card - I adore those papers, and love the way you've used the scrim with the pins.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Love, Andrea xx

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  27. Vicky17 September 2011 at 19:38

    Hi sweetie gorgeous card I really love the papers they are lush.
    Hope you are ok hunni been thinking of you.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  28. karen17 September 2011 at 20:21

    Hi Vicky, such a beautiful card,gorgeous papers too. hugs, Karenx

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  29. Wishcraft17 September 2011 at 20:38

    Lovely elegant card hun, gorgeous papers and details :o) Lisa x

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  30. Jo17 September 2011 at 20:57

    Gorgeous card, Vicky, have now got scrim on my shopping list!
    Jo x

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  31. coops17 September 2011 at 21:21

    stunning card ruth.i love this new image from ruth and your papers and design are stunning ;D

    xx coops xx

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  32. Crafty Loops17 September 2011 at 21:44

    This is beautiful. Lee x

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  33. Kathleen17 September 2011 at 21:55

    Fabulous colour choice of papers and embellies to go with this image. Like the way you have kept the image subtly (is that a word) coloured.

    Kath x

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  34. Rosietoes17 September 2011 at 22:18

    another fabilicious card Vicky. Love the papers and the details as always are perfect.

    Edna x

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  35. Iulia17 September 2011 at 22:40

    Delightful elegant card, Vicky! ove the neat, perfect look of your cards! You have a very unique style, so very sweet!
    Hugs, Iulia

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  36. Sue B 17 September 2011 at 22:53

    Aww this is gorgeous Vicky! Love the soft colouring and delish papers. The lace and pins are perfect! it has a nice antique feel to it :-))
    Hope you have a nice rest this weekend!
    Take it easy!
    Big Hugs Sue xx

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  37. Mary J17 September 2011 at 23:23

    Really elegant and beautiful - love this Vicky!!

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  38. Irene17 September 2011 at 23:40

    fabulous card,as always

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  39. marilynprestonn18 September 2011 at 01:27

    Vicky, I love the way you sort of "powdered" the background of that fabulous image. Love the pins in the material piece. Fine details, I love this...again you amaze me, :)Peggy

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  40. xxxtglxxx18 September 2011 at 02:02

    Ooooh, this is lovely! :)

    Gorgeously stylish and I love the 'scrim' and pins and lace, it all just fits so well!

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  41. Craftdee18 September 2011 at 15:50

    Brilliant papers and embellishments for this image, I love its sense of style. That scrim really works well (it's a wonder Steve has any left, lol) Dee

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  42. Christine L18 September 2011 at 17:56

    Hi Vicky.... what a lovely delicate card - so delicately coloured too.
    And lovin that scrim..... where does your hubby lay his hands on it? LOL!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  43. Teresa18 September 2011 at 18:54

    Fantastic card, and I love your beautiful colours and embellishments,
    hugs Teresa xx

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  44. Unknown18 September 2011 at 20:57

    This is so elegant Vicky, not your usual style, yours are always on the cute but its gorgeous and I love it xxx

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  45. ♥Gemma♥18 September 2011 at 21:57

    Stunning card sweetie...love the pins too :D
    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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  46. Jennifer19 September 2011 at 00:13

    Oooh loving this Vicky! xx Jenny xx

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  47. Unknown19 September 2011 at 20:21

    Gorgeous card Vicky - so elegant! Luv Trish x

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  48. Lee19 September 2011 at 23:06

    Love this,something a bit different.Beautiful papers n embellies.Hugs xx

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Thank you for all your lovely comments, I really appreciate them all, hugs Vicky xx