Tuesday, 7 July 2009

Shimmerz and Impression Obsession

As promised here is one of my makes for the Shimmerz and Impression Obsession product swap where the DTs get to play with each company's products. I was very, very lucky indeed to get hold of some absolutely gorgeous Impression Obsession stamps (thank you guys), two of which I have used in today's card and the other I will be showing you later in the week.

Details: I just felt that this wonderful vintage dress stamp Feminine Form matched beautifully with a vintage feel card. I've coloured the stamp with distress inks and Shimmerz Paints Aqua Marine and Angel Wings, the background under the doily is the fabulous Porcelain Crackle stamped onto patterned paper that had been sprayed with Shimmerz Spritz Baby's Breath. Both the doily and the patterned paper yo-yos where also sprayed with Shimmerz Spritz Baby's Breath. I finished the card with some paper distressing, partial sewing, buttons and a bead charm recycled from a broken necklace.




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Thanks for looking and if you have some time do not forget to check out the Shimmerz blog and the Impression Obsession for more wonderful makes.

Materials:
Stamps - Impression Obsession Feminine form and Porcelain Crackle
Ink - VersaFine Sepia
Colouring - Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Inks; Shimmerz Paints
Papers - K&Co Ancestry
Usual Suspects - Paper trimmer; Silicone glue; Double-sided tape
Other - Buttons; Bead Charms; Sewing machine; thread; Doily; paper distressers
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43 comments:

  1. cats whiskers7 July 2009 at 10:31

    Wow this is stunning what a host of stunning ideas on this beautiful card, I just lover Shimmrez
    Hugs Jacqui x

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  2. Sparkle and Flourish7 July 2009 at 10:39

    Fabulous vintagey card! Love the image..wow..it is just gorgeous. Love all the distrssing and funky flowers. You have made a stunner here!
    Judy xx

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  3. judith@poppy cottage7 July 2009 at 10:43

    This is so lovely Kim, such a vintage feel. The colours, the layers, everything has just come together perfectly, love it! The background paper is awesome with the image. Love your flowers, Judith x

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  4. Elaine7 July 2009 at 10:46

    Absolutely gorgeous, Kim! Love the image and the distressing. Yum!

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  5. Emma7 July 2009 at 12:41

    Wow Kim a real beauty, I love the shabby chic look and the image is amazing :D

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  6. Desire Fourie7 July 2009 at 12:43

    Oh wow, this is stunningly beautiful. Love those paper flower details. Hugs from Desire

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  7. Stempelguri7 July 2009 at 13:09

    Beautiful card!! Nice colors, and I really liked the stamp!!
    All the best, Cesile :)

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  8. Tracey7 July 2009 at 13:30

    Stunning card as always Kim, you are soo creative :-)

    Hope you're having a good week hun.

    Hugs
    Tracey
    x

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  9. Random Acts of Krafting7 July 2009 at 13:51

    Had you not left a message on my blog, I would never have seen your beautiful artwork. Thank you so much, you have quite the talent.

    Tanya

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  10. Cassie7 July 2009 at 14:17

    Truly gorgeous ;D

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  11. ~amy~7 July 2009 at 14:44

    good grief Kim, this is absolutely gorgeous!!

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  12. Nannieflash7 July 2009 at 15:48

    Kim that card is stunning, I love everything youve done with it, the colouring, the flowers and the papers are gorgeous. Well done with love and hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  13. Kelly Schelske7 July 2009 at 18:57

    Beautiful Kim! What a wonderful vintage feel, just gorgeous!

    Hugs, Kelly

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  14. Julie7 July 2009 at 21:05

    Beautiful card, I love those flowers, totally fabby work!

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  15. mckinkle7 July 2009 at 21:33

    I really love your beautiful vintage card Kim, the image is just great. The whole card is gorgeous, Id be thrilled to receive this one!
    Keryn :D

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  16. Juls7 July 2009 at 21:46

    love this card, love the soft colours you have used and the distressed & aged look you have created. It is such a beautiful image.

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  17. Crystal7 July 2009 at 21:54

    Wow Kim absolutely beautiful, love the use of the lace and gorgeous flowers!!! Stunning creation!!

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  18. Cindy Haffner7 July 2009 at 22:00

    G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!!!!

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  19. Kari7 July 2009 at 22:15

    Hi! Wonderful card! Great colors:)

    Thanks for visting my blog and your kind comment:)

    Have a nice evening:)

    Kari :)

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  20. Lori Renn7 July 2009 at 22:36

    Gorgeous card!!

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  21. Lynsey7 July 2009 at 22:57

    Great card Kim!
    Hugs Lynsey:)

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  22. Anonymous7 July 2009 at 23:17

    This is gorgeous Kim. Love the stamp and all the lovely colours you've put together.
    Barbara

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  23. Carole7 July 2009 at 23:22

    Amazing card Kim, your details are incredible and I love the shimmerz...you are an expert at it!
    Hugs
    Carole x

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  24. eba7 July 2009 at 23:23

    Hello!
    Thanks for visiting my blog! I really love all the things I have seen here, your cards are really something! I might just add you to my bloglist so I can come back easily ;) Have a great day/evening :)

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  25. Max8 July 2009 at 02:45

    Yowza ... you do the shabby chic look so very well Kim.
    Love it!

    Luv'n'Stuff
    Max
    xx

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  26. Tammi8 July 2009 at 03:36

    Wow, I love your gorgeous vintage card, pretty colors and flowers, fabulous!

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  27. Shirley8 July 2009 at 04:24

    Thanks so much Kim for your comment on my card. Yours is just a knockout! How lovely and vintage. Every detail is just wonderful.

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  28. Jules8 July 2009 at 07:43

    Hi Kim

    Loving what you have done with this card.

    Great image and wonderful colours.

    Love Jules xx

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  29. Alex8 July 2009 at 07:46

    Hi Kim! You have a wonderful Blog here! I like your work and your painting! Hope it´s ok to link you from my Blog.
    Hugs, Alex

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  30. Michele Roos8 July 2009 at 08:22

    Stunning card Kim. Love the image you've used and those flowers are yummy. Hugs Michele x

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  31. Crafting Queen8 July 2009 at 08:45

    Stunning card, love the flowers. Thank you for your words of sympathy. Really appreciate it. Anesha :-)

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  32. A Consuming Passion8 July 2009 at 09:43

    This is such a beautiful card Kim I loooove the stamp you used and your flowers too. Fantastic!
    Thanks for calling into my blog - come back anytime I love to hear from bloggers back home.

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  33. Anneke8 July 2009 at 10:05

    hi,
    what a nice card!
    And a lovely blog have you

    Greets Anneke

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  34. Julia Aston8 July 2009 at 17:57

    Love this vintage card and your wonderful flowers! great use of the paper doily too! super card!

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  35. craftyb8 July 2009 at 19:11

    Oh Kim this is just gorgeous...LOVE the vintage look you've achieved here...you've inspired me to dig out this stamp again! bx

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  36. Bananastamper9 July 2009 at 02:14

    Hi Kim, thanks for paying me a visit! This card is gorgeous and I love all the unique embellishments you used. Fab colors too!

    Shanna

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  37. Minxy9 July 2009 at 08:16

    There's something about tatty edges that just makes me smile, love all the texture about this card :O)

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  38. Dawn9 July 2009 at 11:09

    Wow hos gorgeous is this, the texture and design is just stunning and that stamp is to die for..

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  39. Anonymous9 July 2009 at 19:39

    WOWZERS!!! This is just a beauty!! I love love love it!!! :)

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  40. Tanya9 July 2009 at 20:43

    This is gorgeous!! I love the dress, and the sparkly sash, and I lvoe the flowers on the side! So pretty!!!

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  41. Jenny Gropp10 July 2009 at 19:28

    wow, just love this creation.... vintagey, sparkly, perfect!

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  42. Daniela Dobson13 July 2009 at 04:24

    This is stunning! I love the coloring!

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  43. Frazzled Crafts15 July 2009 at 10:32

    Sorry not been blogging for a while but really go for this card - the colours, design, embellishments etc. Just great! Lizx

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