Saturday 12 January 2013

Planes, Trains and Automobiles ~ Fashionable Stamping Challenges


Firstly thank you so much for your lovely feedback on my tag, it has boosted me no end. As has being chosen for the top three at Simon Says Stamp and Show, a really lovely surprise.

The lovely Yvonne has chosen the current challenge at FSC, Planes, Trains and Automobiles.  My card is of a young adventure seeking couple, who having saved hard for their first ever car, dream of travelling and exploring the world together.

I hope you will join us at FSC for this fortnights challenge. As we are a stamping challenge we do need to see some form of stamping in your project and no digis please. A fabulous prize is donated by our sponsor Marina at Cottage Crafts to the winner of the random draw and we also feature the top three entries as voted by our Design Team.

I had fun making the background of my card, using paperartsy fresco finish paint and distress inks. The stamps used are hero arts cling, Tim Holtz and La Blanche. The other stamps used are B line Designs The travellers, Crafty Individuals and Stampendous, a real mixture LOL!

Have a great Sunday and Thanks for popping by!

Happy Crafting xxx



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27 comments:

  1. Ink Art Designs13 January 2013 at 07:28

    Hi Paula...the background is just so dreamy on this one, and fits the story perfectly! I love these colours and the combination of fresco paints and DI's look great.
    Dot x

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  2. Deborah13 January 2013 at 09:25

    Shabby chic at its best!

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  3. Dorthe13 January 2013 at 10:29

    Dear Paula, your card is a wonderful example from dayes gone by, and I love your background colours, and all the stamps - a beautiful card.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  4. Lucy Edmondson13 January 2013 at 12:52

    This is wonderful, Paula. Love the choice and arrangement of images and the colours you have chosen. Great to see your inkiness again and congratulations on SSS,

    Lucy x

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  5. Sue13 January 2013 at 13:30

    A lovely card Paula and congratulations.

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  6. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie13 January 2013 at 15:00

    Beautiful - love the way you wove a story around the card. Lovely colors and terrific stamped background. The postcard is wonderful too.

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  7. Mrs.B13 January 2013 at 15:54

    Hi Paula, Love the story for 'your' couple.
    Wonderful stamped background and images to tie in with the story.
    Avril xx

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  8. Jenny Marples13 January 2013 at 16:12

    Love your background and the back story too. What a fabulous card to show for this challenge. Love your blog header too - I recognise someone's amazing artwork up there!! What a great way to display it. Hugs, Jenny x

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  9. Words and Pictures13 January 2013 at 16:21

    Gorgeous... the colours are right up my street, and I love how the layout leads your eye from the hopeful young couple upwards and outwards into the world of travel and adventure. Totally fabulous background, both the stamping and the beautifully blended colours, and (appropriately) I love your ephemera!!
    Alison x

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  10. Fliss13 January 2013 at 17:45

    Just gorgeous Paula. The background is fabulous and really sets off those stamped elements and embellishments so beautifully.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  11. Anonymous13 January 2013 at 18:50

    Beautiful card Paula, the stamp of the couple is one of my favourites. Love the little story behind your card too ! Sue C x

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  12. Debi13 January 2013 at 19:44

    Paula, this card is gorgeous love the colours and vintage feel, Debi x

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  13. Brenda Brown13 January 2013 at 20:58

    What a fabulous card and story behind it Paula. I love the blue and brown combo and the mix of great stamps that pull the theme together.
    Hope you've had a good weekend.
    Hugs Brenda xxx

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  14. Meggymay13 January 2013 at 21:25

    Fabulous background and colours,love the romantic couple and the story you wove around them.
    Yvonne x

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  15. Silvia(Barnie)13 January 2013 at 21:26

    A fabulous card. Love the color combination.

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  16. Sam & Poppy14 January 2013 at 10:56

    Gorgeous, probably one of the most vintagey things I've ever seen!
    Hope you and Dylan are keeping warm xxx

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  17. Anonymous14 January 2013 at 13:21

    Hi Paula
    Sorry I am a day late in visiting.
    A beautiful collection of travel stamps come together to perfection on this stunning card.
    I adore the colour choices.
    Wishes
    Lynne
    P.S. We've had snowfall.

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  18. Paper Profusion14 January 2013 at 13:28

    Outstanding card Paula! Great storytelling and wonderful dreamlike stamping. Totally gorgeous! Nicola x

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  19. Sophie14 January 2013 at 13:55

    So schööön...

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  20. Terry14 January 2013 at 15:36

    Paula, the background is telling a story!!! Love the blues and browns in this gorgeous vintage project! Great mix of stamps!!! Have a wonderful week!

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  21. Daniele14 January 2013 at 19:27

    what a wonderful card Paula, lovely background
    hugs

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  22. Yvonne Garner15 January 2013 at 03:15

    Paula, this is absolutely stunning! Sheer perfection. Hope all is well.

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  23. Esther15 January 2013 at 20:57

    Ooh Paula, love the background of your card - well the rest of it is pretty great too ! Esther xx

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  24. Terry16 January 2013 at 22:04

    I had a good chuckle at your giving yourself a slap! Too funny! Hugs!

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  25. Jenny Marples18 January 2013 at 22:29

    What a fantastic assortment of stamped images put together with your usual style and panache. So glad to see your papercrafting mojo has returned to full strength. Hugs, Jenny x

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  26. Maria24 January 2013 at 00:12

    Hi Paula, this is a fabulous card. I love your background stamping and colour scheme, you do put your stamps together so well.

    I'm so sorry I've not visited as often as usual...

    Maria xxxxx

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  27. ♥ Mys ♥26 January 2013 at 13:05

    Such a beautiful card :)
    And I really love the colours you´ve used :)
    *Hugs, Inger*

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