Monday, September 6, 2010

Craft Garden Goodies and Happy Father's Day


Kerry from the Craft Garden has sent me some absolutely gorgeous papers and flowers...when I picked up the parcel from the Post Office and opened it, I swear, it was better than Christmas! This is my Dad's Father's Day Card I made for him using Prima Paisley Road Paper and Flowers. If you are interested in purchasing this set you can see them here. The set is just gorgeous...and comes with 12 6x6 papers and 10 flowers. I converted pounds to Australian dollars and this little packages costs ony $4.20 if my calculations are correct or 2.49 Pounds or $3.83 American. On this card I have only used one of the papers from the kit. It is orange with a white scalloped circle and I used two matching flowers.

The photo is my Dad and I when I was about 12 months old. Its is a very 1970's photo I think...loving my Dad's orange t-shirt! I distressed the edges and inked them with Vintage Photo ink. I inked and glimmermisted the Prima flowers and tied a button with gold twine and added some gold leaves. Below is a close-up of the Prima flowers.

The butterfly charms I bought at Spotlight and the gold leaves I bought at K-Mart. The ribbon is from my stash. The little hearts I punched out with a SU punch and the sentiment is a sticker from K-Mart.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
By The Cute and Girly - Indian Summer
Sir Stampalot - All Distressed
Lots to Do - Butterflies or Insects
One Stop Craft Challenge - Photo Inspiration
Stampin' for the Weekend - Shabby or Vintage
Thanks for popping by,

21 comments:

brenda said...

Hi Alicia

What a fabulous l/o.

I love all tghe layering and texture you ahve achieved. And I think your Dad's tee shirt is the perfect base colour for the page.

Thank you for sharing with us at Stampalot Challenge this month and good luck.

B x

PinksyDoodles said...

This is a stunning layout. There is so much texture and interest, I could look at it for ages.
Thank you for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
Clare x

chris said...

Hi Alicia, this is amazing, love it, and I love the 70's photo's you can always tell when they are 70's by the hue of the photo, I dont know why.
Your dad looks very proud of his daughter. its a gorgeous photo and layout, one to hand down and treasure.
hugs chris xx
oy yes and thanks for joining us in the Sir stampalot challenge.

Linapyssel said...

This Lo is vary charming the colors is just perfect!
Thank you for joining Sir Stampalot this month Lina xx

Amy said...

really sweet and super gorgeous details you've added..the embellishments are all wonderful

Carol Dee said...

How sweet. I am a bit misty .... If you do not mind I may be snitching your idea for my Dad's Father's day card. I know I have some old pics of us 50+ years ago! (Yes, I am as old as you Father.) LOL. That would make it a B&W card, though :0) Enjoy the day, Hugs to All....

Jaqi said...

Ooh these Autumn colours are fab, its my favourite season, what a brilliant card its made

pinky said...

This is a real treasure, love the autumn colours and the distressed look. Thanks for playing along at Sir Stampalot this month.
Pinky

Zoechaos said...

Great page can see how much you loved that tee shirt LOL great flowers, butterflys and other embellishment and layers thank you for sharing with us at LTD this week. xx Zoe

Kerrie said...

Memories, just love em.... hey check the moustache out (LOL) gorgeous colours which really work in well with the photo.

Chelsea said...

Hi Alicia, this photo of you and your dad is so precious. He is such a proud father! :) The distress look is fantastic and the flowers are gorgeous!
Luv,
Chelsea

Nan said...

Wonderful page full of great memories!

Cheryl said...

WOW what a gorgeous card to give your father and so very special with the photo!!! The colours and details are stunning!! BTW thanks for the lovely comment and I will keep at the exercising....just won't go back to quickly!!
xx

Louise F NZ said...

Beautiful layout, what a sweet picture to scrap.

Lindsey said...

What a gorgeous and very special card that i'm sure will be treasured always. Thanks for joining us at OSCC this week x

Tracy said...

Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Sir Stampalot’s challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Sally H said...

Great LO with lovely distressing! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!

Francesca said...

A Stunning card, I love the details.
Thanks for joining in at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!
Hugs
Francesca

Hannapanna said...

Gorgeous lay out. Love the colour combination and all the beautiful details. Great photo too. Thanks for joining us over at By the Cute and Girly this month and good luck. Hugs Hanna

Cathy Spicer said...

WAHOO! What an amazing creation. I'm late commenting but am SO happy I hopped over. My mom would have been thrilled so see such a lovely creation inspired by her precious monarchs. THANK you for sharing at the OSC.

Heidi-Mari said...

This is a stunning vintage card
I love the flowers and ribbons.
Thank you for sharing it with us at Stampin for the Weekend
Heidi-Mari