Thursday, February 10, 2011

PPA Vintage - HSS Challenges




This week's PPA challenge is a vintage theme challenge and Hand Stamped Sentiments have a ribbon and lace challenge. I just LOVE the dresses from the 50's and went with that era for a vintage theme. I just started watching Mad Men  and it is such a treat to see all the costumes from the 1950's in color on the show. Just delicious! One of my first "dress up" dresses was one my mom wore in the 50s when she was younger. It was cherry red with a taffeta skirt and mounds and mounds of tulle underneath. Just yummy. Unfortunately, I grew out of the dress by the time I reached Jr. High ( the ladies were so small back then!) I do wish the 1950s fashion trends would come around again. They are so fun!

Anywhoo, When I think of the dresses from the 50s, I think of the full gathered skirts with cinched waists.  I wanted to have a bit of that image represented in my card. The pleated paper with the satin ribbon gives perhaps a hint of that idea. I added a little bit of lace to the bottom of the pleats for a little more detail and.. Hey! a card for 2 challenges.

Paper - Modern Homemaker - October Afternoon, basic black and very vanilla card stock
Stamp - Just Believe
Accessories - black satin ribbon, big designer button, chantilly crochet trim, word window and modern label punch, black floss, dimensionals

11 comments:

  1. Love the pleated look with the big pink button! And that retro paper is adorable!

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  2. Tara, this retro paper is to die for! I love, love, love this card! Definitely a blast from the past!

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  3. Great card! Love your pleated paper!

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  4. Love that pleated paper, and your design! Great retro colors too.

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  5. Cute card. Very retro looking. Thanks for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week.

    Robbie

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  6. Hi Tara, great card. Love it that you joined us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week.

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  7. Tara, that paper is fabulous!! I love, love, LOVE your pleated effect! I have always wanted a REAL "poodle skirt", myself. Ahhh, I remember playing dress up in a neighborhood production of "Grease" when I was MUCH younger...so fun! :) Thanks so much for playing along with us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week! So happy you joined us!

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  8. Tara, this is such a pretty card! Love the inspiration. I just saw this last season of Mad Men and now am quickly catching up on seasons 1-3 thanks to Netflix. What a brilliant show! Thank you for joining us this week at HSS.

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  9. This is a great card, love the retro feel with the kitchen DP and the pleats. So glad you joined us at HSS.

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  10. Tara, I love your blog! You are amazing, love your cards! I nominated you for a blog award. Please visit Sunday's post on Chez Moi Creations

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  11. Love your 50's take. The pleated paper is a fabulous idea along with the lace. Thanks so much for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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