Thank You to everyone who participated in the Christmas Challenge but we are moving on from Christmas as it is now time for another challenge theme at The Stampsmith Challenge. I am hosting this particular challenge and decided to go for a theme that I particularly love and is also very popular - vintage. As it is the 15th of the month we are looking for at least one of The Stampsmith stamps to appear on your artwork. For this theme we want to see your interpretation of vintage, will you choose a dark style of vintage, or a soft, faded romance appearance to your art or possibly somewhere in-between.
The stamp I chose for my DT sample is from Wedding Bells, forming the focal in this hanging which measures 11.5″ (excluding hanger).
The net and lace I stained in baths of tea, coffee and walnut ink to achieve different strengths of colour.
As vintage and distressing goes hand-in-hand, that is what I did to the photograph, roughing up the paper with an emery board, scissors and then adding Distress Inks. Bringing some softness into the image I tinted the bride’s veil and the flowers in her hair, adding some blush to her cheeks, watercolours were applied to achieve this. A touch of blue lace to bring out the blue in the flowers and after all, all brides need “something blue”.
Embellishing the hanging with a vintage label (thanks Trishia!). This was scanned, re-sized, printed onto cardstock and aged. A customised stick-pin, adding pearl beads and fabric rose. The pearls representing the pearls that the bride is wearing, possibly “borrowed”.
Why not visit TSC to see the other DT samples and the rules for entering your artwork. We would love to see your Vintage artwork entered into The Stampsmith Challenge. Good Luck with the Prize Draw! Lynne x
An extra little note. Over at Bella Creations there is a Bella Unique Challenge where they challenged the Bellas to make stickpins, so I will upload this vintage hanging there. The Bellas always extend such a warm welcome if anyone would like to join in the fun. I will also upload this to Pink Saturday. L x
Jul 15, 2011 @ 11:20:42
A lovely, vintage piece, once again with such soft and romantic colours! Valerie
Jul 15, 2011 @ 11:37:50
This is exquisite! I love it and I always learn some great techniques from you as well. Thank you so much for sharing with us! Polly
Jul 15, 2011 @ 11:38:07
Oh; Lynne! How romantic and beautiful this is! I love it! Have a joyous upcoming weekend! xxoo
Jul 15, 2011 @ 12:02:11
Beautiful romantic piece, love the lace, pearls and flower. Tracy x
Jul 15, 2011 @ 12:04:23
Beautiful Lynne, love the blue flowers they really set off the image and the pearls are just divine. Hope you have a lovely weekend.
Marie
Jul 15, 2011 @ 12:35:52
Wow This is Beautiful Lynne. Love the old vintage lace..
The Hat Pin is just the perfect touch.
Hugs Vada
Jul 15, 2011 @ 13:00:37
stunning work. what a wonderful challenge you’re hosting!
Jul 15, 2011 @ 13:01:39
Beautiful vintage piece; i love your stickpin, all the different tinted laces, the blue flowers and lace…you have done vintage proud…have a wonderful week-end sweetheart…
Jul 15, 2011 @ 13:22:01
ADORABLE.
Dotxx
Jul 15, 2011 @ 13:26:30
dearest Lynne,
So beautiful, you never disappoint and always amaze.Love your layered vintage laces and the way you attached the stamped image is so lovely. Another precious piece. take care, gerri
Jul 15, 2011 @ 13:38:10
Absolutely beautiful! I love all the lace, & that lovely image! x
Jul 15, 2011 @ 14:08:13
Well this is right up my style. I’m a sucker for anything vintage or vintage inspired.
Love the stick pin detail!
Leann
Jul 15, 2011 @ 14:12:14
Just adore the image, and the lace and pin are just superb – you never cease to amaze me x
Jul 15, 2011 @ 14:18:28
Gorgeous Lynne, love the romantic lace, pearls and roses, definitely speaks beautiful vintage wedding. Love that image too!
Jul 15, 2011 @ 15:01:11
Gorgeous as always!:)
Jul 15, 2011 @ 15:24:14
Fabulous lacy vintage hanging Lynne. So feminine and romantic.
Chris x
Jul 15, 2011 @ 15:45:01
This is totally breathtaking, Lynne!! WOW!!! What an exquisite piece of art…I love it!
XO
Cindy
Jul 15, 2011 @ 15:59:35
A beautiful project. Love the blue flowers in her hair.
Regards Florence.
Jul 15, 2011 @ 18:59:52
Oh Lynne, this truly is such a romantic piece of art! Love the lace you used, just gorgeous! Hugs, Ira
Jul 15, 2011 @ 19:09:03
Beautiful as ever Lynne, and yes every bride need a touch of blue.
I was so hoping to play along with the Christmas challenge, oh well maybe next time.
hugs Lynn
Jul 15, 2011 @ 19:58:22
Romantic and gorgeous!
Blue is always such a fun subtle touch.
Enjoy your summer.
Claudia
Jul 15, 2011 @ 20:17:11
Very Beautiful! And so romantically vintage!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
Jul 15, 2011 @ 21:24:29
Love it Lynne, always so perfect
Jul 15, 2011 @ 23:17:52
I would expect nothing less than sheer elegance and romance from you and here it is again! Beautiful, Lynne! Love the stickpin as well! Happy Weekend!
Jul 15, 2011 @ 23:38:18
this is so lovely, you are very talented!! have a wonderful pink weekend!
Jul 15, 2011 @ 23:45:17
So gorgeous…I love it!
HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
Sarah
Jul 16, 2011 @ 00:36:40
Thanks for sharing, and Happy Pink Saturday.
Jul 16, 2011 @ 01:00:01
dear Lynne,
So happy tou choose this theme..my fav! I will submit something of course! I have that great flapper sheet…now I have to decide what I need to do. have a beautiful weekend…going to a big estate sale in the country tomorrow,wish me luck! take care, gerri
Jul 16, 2011 @ 07:03:34
Beautiful Lynne – I love all the lace and the pearly stick-pin.
xxx Hazel.
Jul 16, 2011 @ 07:51:40
Perfect. Just love this!
greetings on a very happy Pink Saturday.
with love from Holland,
Ineke
Jul 16, 2011 @ 08:16:53
Lynne, oh I LOVE-LOVE-LOVE- it, so elegant, so beautiful,so full of wonderful details,- you are fantastic- and so,so clever, dear.
Hugs,Dorthe
Jul 16, 2011 @ 08:39:46
Happy Pink Saturday Lynne, I love your creation and I love, love the hanger! Hugs my friend, great things you always show! Marilou xoxo
Jul 16, 2011 @ 10:31:37
Another beautiful creation and great for PINK Saturday!!!
Jul 16, 2011 @ 13:00:46
Beautiful work – love it!
Jul 16, 2011 @ 13:22:23
Lynne – this is just breathtaking – so beautiful! Thank you for visiting me today and Happy Pink Saturday to you…
Jul 16, 2011 @ 13:30:41
So Vintage and so Beautiful!! I can almost hear the bells ringing!! (at least in head LOL! )
Michelle *Ü*
Jul 16, 2011 @ 14:15:32
I really like this piece, Lynne!
Jul 16, 2011 @ 18:38:03
Beautiful – loved the image, the gorgeous lace and the stick pin! Awesome!
Jul 16, 2011 @ 20:04:55
Oh this is so romantic and beautiful Lynne the laces are wonderful , love your creation.
Jul 16, 2011 @ 20:21:55
Oh, Lynne, you’ve outdone yourself here. Love all the details and the layers if lace and netting.
Jul 17, 2011 @ 12:49:29
How lovely and so eye-catching, Lynne!!!! Really great work.
Have a nice sunday my friend.
Hugs
MARTINA oxo
Jul 17, 2011 @ 12:54:28
I love your layered laces and the tiny rose and pin. Such a shabby chic feeling overall – you do a vintage style better than anyone
Jul 17, 2011 @ 16:38:36
Oh Lynne, this is just fabulous. xx
Jul 18, 2011 @ 07:20:15
This is just so you,Lynne!!! Love it.
Hugs,
Marie
Jul 18, 2011 @ 21:37:56
Oh Lynne, this is absolutely gorgeous. I LOVE what you do!! The little bit of colour just lifts the image beautifully.
I’m a little late with my comment, I got behind with my mail and still trying to catch up.
Jul 18, 2011 @ 23:13:56
I can hear the wedding bells!
Luv you died the lace with those, which i used to use for muslin to make dolls 
LUv the tag behind the main image too 
Very luvly! 
Jul 18, 2011 @ 23:28:45
My, my, it looks like the groom is copping a feel!
Beautiful piece…very romantic and vintage-y!
Jul 19, 2011 @ 17:42:55
Oh how pretty! I am sure any bride would enjoy this hanging as a wedding gift or even as an anniversary present. It’s a beautiful memory of a wonderful event and the Stampsmith image is so precious. I will soon be able to participate in this challenge because I am about to place my first order!
Thank you for all of your lovely comments on my blog. It is very appreciated especially coming from you as I am one of your biggest fans! Your work is so beautiful, it takes me to a very soft and easy place where my mood lifts everytime I see your post in my inbox and I have a selection that I have saved to a folder that I visit frequently! Waiting patiently for the next posting….
Jul 19, 2011 @ 17:45:41
Connie, what special words you have left for me to read.
Thrilled that you have placed an order with The Stampsmith and that we will see your artwork soon at the challenge site.
For me to inspire such a talented artist as yourself is quite overwhelming. Lynne x