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Saturday, 29 October 2011

Vintage Crackle Glaze Card

Hi everyone - I hope you're having a lovely weekend! It feels like ages since I've posted on my blog! It's been a little bit neglected, but I've been quite busy with lots of assessments I've had to do for school, with it being my last year now, and the work is really going to start piling on with it being such an important year, but I'm trying to squeeze in a bit of cardmaking when I can. To be honest, because I hadn't made a card for so long, I wasn't really in the mood, but I really enjoyed making this!

This month, it's the second blogoversary of the Crafty Calendar Challenge, which I set up and ran for about a year, more or less, I think. I stepped down from running the challenge a while ago because of how much time it took up, but I really loved running it, and thankfully, both Lisa and Lynne have continued to run the challenge, so I'm really grateful and happy that the challenge was able to continue!

Anyway, Lynne added a really nice message about me starting the challenge in this month's post, so I felt compelled to enter, seeing as it's two years since it started! The theme this month is 'Spooky', so I used this cute Halloween image that my mum gave me. I'm not sure who it's by, so if anyone has any idea and would let me know for next time, that'd be great! Thanks! :)


Materials:
Image: Unknown - Given To Me By My Mum
Sentiment: Studio G
Papers: Basic Grey - Max & Whiskers
Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils
Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy
Flowers, Brads, Gems, Pins, Leaf & Buttons: From My Stash
Glitter: Stickles - Star Dust
Raffia Lace: Bunny-Zoe's Crafts
Spider: Cuttlebug
Swirl Stamps: From My Mum's Stash
Crackle Glaze: Ranger
Film Reel: Tim Holtz


I had a go at using some Crackle Glaze on my image, which I've never tried before. It smudged the ink of the image a little bit, but I suppose it doesn't really make much difference, and I'm pleased with the effect, so I'll definitely be using it again! :)



I'm entering this card into these challenges:
- Crafty Calendar Challenge - Spooky
- Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes
- Kaboodle Doodles - Halloween/Fall
- Oldie But A Goodie - Forever Autumn
- Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Spooky or Whimsical
- Stampin' For The Weekend - Spooky
- ABC Challenge - B is For Boo


I can't believe how quickly half term is going! I've had a really nice week and it's been pretty busy too! I went out for a meal with my brother and grandparents on Monday, went to my friend's house for lunch on Tuesday, had a sleepover with two friends on Wednesday, went to Cadbury World in Birmingham yesterday (Friday) and I'm going out for a curry with two friends tonight, phew! I usually spend most of my time chilling out over the holidays, but lots of things have popped up to do this week, which has been great fun!

Anyway, I'd better go now, as I want to do a big blog-hop, seeing as I haven't been blogging for so long, and catch up on what everyone's been making! Thanks so much for looking and have a great weekend Oh, and enjoy X Factor tonight - I know I will, hee hee! :)

Love, Georgia xx




















16 comments:

Linny said...

This is amazing, Thank you for joining in at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge. Linda x

CraftyC said...

Hi Georgia so nice to see you back in blogalnd and with a gorgeous card. Love the crackle Glaze you have used, sorry not sure of the image!
Clairexx

DesignerDiva said...

Love your gorgeous card Georgia, fab image and super colours

Thanks for joining us at Oldie But A Goodie and good luck with the challenge
Laurie
PS
I have some candy running if your interested

Fiona said...

Fab crackle effect Georgia and ace colouring too. Sounds like you've had a great half term.
Thanks for your kind comments on my blog.

Allison said...

lovely card
thanks for playing along with Charisma this week
Allisonx

Patty Sue 2 said...

The crackle glaze effect is amasing! Thanks for joining us this week at ABC's challenge. I hope you will join us again on the 1st with more of your lovely work!

Francesca said...

Great creation,

Thanks for joining us at OLDIE BUT A GOODIE Challenge and good luck!

Hugs
Francesca

Chris said...

Absolutely gorgeous card Georgia, I love the image and your colouring is so perfect! Glad you're well and had a good half term. Good luck with all the assignments etc., I know you'll do amazingly well. Love, Chris xxx

Gem said...

a gorgeous creation, thanks for joining in at Charisma Cardz this week for our anything goes challenge! Gemma :)

Donna said...

Hey Georgia, such a pretty card and such gorgeous added detail sweetie, I love the film frame and fab raffia lattice, everything on this card works so well! I can't believe it's been 2 years since Crafty Calendar started...doesn't time fly? Take care hun :) Donna x

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Georgia.

Hugs Riet.xx

sara said...

gorgeous card love what you have done with that sweet image thank you so much for joining us at oldie but a goodie this week
hugs sara x

Tracey said...

Fabulous card Georgia, I love the colours :)
Thanks for joining us at SFTW & Good Luck!
Hugs
Tracey
x

Cheryl said...

WOW FABULOUS,love the crackle on the dress and the film strip looks wonderful.....love it!!!
Hugs xx

Louise said...

wonderful card so much yummy detail
hug louise xx

Andie's Space said...

Hi Georgia,
What a fab card. Love your image, with her gorgeous crackle glaze dress. What a great idea. It all looks awesome. Thanks for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge this week.
Hugs,
Andie xx