A new challenge at Sketch N Stash

Hello there, today's card is for our new challenge over at Sketch N Stash where we are using the following sketch with an optional theme of real or faux stitching.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Pink Gem Designs and the DT were very lucky to be offered an image of our choice to work with.

I went with this gorgeous Victorian style digi image, called Martha, which you can find here on the Pink Gem website.  Making a card the other day, I was reminded of the cracked glass technique, where you triple heat emboss the coloured image with clear embossing powder and then once it has dried after the third time, you bend the image to create cracks for fabulous vintage style.  I then went over the top with some Vintage Photo distress ink to add some age.  I then added some Aged Gold Frantage round the edge - I just love the way this melts into the clear embossed layers - just remember not to overheat otherwise you lose all your cracks!

You can see the gloss finish below -  I think it gives a lovely Victorian feel, a bit like the painting on porcelain which was so popular in Victorian times.

I've used papers from a Webster's pages Xmas selection and then added some velvet ribbon edged with lace and a selection of flowers and berries, along with some vintage style gold foliage from my stash.  I've also added some aged gold to a couple of teeny xmas baubles and lots round the edge of my card!

I have to say, I'm really pleased with how this turned out - love the image and love the vintage feel.

My teamies over at SNS have made some stunning cards to share with you, so hop on over there and by inspired!!

I'm entering my card into the following challenges:

Christmas Card Challenges - Flowers

Crafting When We Can - Make it Sparkle

Simon Says Stamp - Christmas/Winter Holiday

Whimsy Inspiration -Vintage/Shabby Chic

The Hobby House Challenge - Roses

Passion for Promarkers - Distressing!

Tuesdays are Passion for Promarkers Day and this week it's Team One's turn to share  our Distressed cards with you.  And as we're being sponsored by the lovely Janet at Pink Gem Designs the team have been lucky enough to choose an image from  the store to use for our cards!

The lucky winner could win four digi images of their choice so do come and play with us!

For my card, I've chosen to use Ginger with Garland - such a sweetie! 

I've teamed her up (definitely a Mrs Gingerbread!) with some Basic Grey papers from the Nook and Pantry range and also added a little Gingerbread recipe card from Lili of The Valley!  Loving these at the minute!

The pink tinsel is Webster's Trim and isn't that mini Gingerbread cookie cutter fabulous - from my stash but cannot remember from where I purchased it!

I've used the sketch over at Sketch Saturday for my card - I do like a good sketch!

Lots of distressing with my Tim Holtz tool and that was me done.

Don't forget to check out the makes from my PFP teamies here - they are gorgeous!  Thanks so much for popping in - I am trying to get round to visiting but I just need a 72 hour day!!