...These are my Atc's for the Vintage Swap
over at Chriss's 'swap til you drop'
Hosted this month by the talented Guest designer
Patty.
I'm a little busy at the moment, but had to join in this swap,
as it is one of my favourite themes!
Rubber stamped and distressed background
...an alterered crackle distressed twinchie
....and some vintage lace and a button.-oOo-
I seem to be going through a shabby/vintage phase
in my creating at the moment.
I get a real thrill at discovering some 'old' lace and vintage paper and buttons
on my travels.
Love adding them to my artwork.
...although sometimes I find it hard to part with some of the fantastic vintage findings! LOL
Does anyone else have problems using or parting with some of their crafting stash?
Or is it just me!!!! :O
Thanks for Looking
Jan x
18 comments:
These are lovely - I like the distressed crackle, really effective. I'll keep my fingers crossed that I might get one........x
I think. I'm the same :-)
I love yor ATC!!!! Let's trade?
wonderful colouring so authentic.
a job well done and thanks for joining in with us this month.
Chriss x
These are beautiful!!!!! I do have problems cutting into vintage things to use in art!!! I'm getting better tho!!!
These are BEAUTIFUL!!!I hope I get one of yours! And thanks for visiting my blog!
Hi Jan, These are amazing. Beautiful. They remind me of a technique I sometimes use with wax shoepolish, beeswax and diamond glaze which produces a similar look. Have a happy day, Mollye
Wow, these are stunning ATCS, love it. Thanks for visiting my blog. Anesha
How lovely! They're positively wonderful! I totally agree with you about it being difficult to use the goodies that you bought to use! Antique, real antique ephemera . . .I just can't do it. I copy it first and use the copies. I've used a few, and immediately regretted it. It breaks my heart to see wonderful, truly old things made unuseable (even if it is for art). Art tastes are fleeting, and in fifty years, I'm afraid someone will be even more sad at our disrespect for old things. I'm such a wimp.
~Debbi
Great atc's Jan - fingers crossed one will be coming my way in the swap!!! I love the effects you have used.
I am getting better at parting!!! and using up my 'stash' generally. I like to think of them in happy new homes. I still feel guilty cutting up books - I do it - but it just doesn't feel right!!!! I think I am a wimp too!
Karen
OMG, Jan - These are simply stunning! I do hope I get one, fingers crossed.......
Oh WOW Jan, your vintage ATCs are each gorgeous! What a fun swap this will be!
The first cut is always the hardest, isn't it, of our found treasures!
oxo
These are absolutely exquisite!!!
And congrats with your win at 'LET'S GET SHABBY'!!!!
Wonderful work!!!
These are just beautiful! I admire the amount of detail that you include in your work. Hope I get lucky and receive one of these in the swap! Thanks for visiting and your kind words Jan xxx
these are simply lovely. I love the crackle effect and the vintage buttons and lace! I am a shabby vintage lover too and I do havea hard time parting with my stuff. I guess I am more of a collector when it comes to my craft supplies although I am trying to make myself use my stuff before buying any more new(not working though) : ) thanks for sharing. Have a good weekend. Angela
Jan your ATC's are amazing, love the crackle layers and the colors, and your april dress is so beautiful, love the little heart on it, so sweet.
I Love your vintage ATC's a lovely feel to them, right up my street. I have been asked by Chrissy if I would like to join in with your challenges, may give it a go. Lovely artwork. Tracy Evans (www.craftaddicts-tracyevans.blogspot.com)
P.S. I love your dress designs too. Is that a template that you use? They are all wonderful. Tracy Evans x x
this is very beautiful and love the great vintage look
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