Lovely Lady 'n' Lace

I love this image. It is from one of the first stamp sets I ever bought. But back then I was so new to stamping I had no idea how to use it. Seriously- I was so intimidated by it. I was just doing such "beginner stuff" back then, and yet I bought it merely because I loved it and just hoped some day I would acquire enough experience and knowledge of stamping techniques to be able to do this pretty lady justice.

Finally the time has come to ink her up!

As soon as I started making this card, I knew I wanted it to have several romantic elements and accents:

Such as, these wonderful brass birds...

And a few pretty blue rhinestones to pick up the hue in her dress...

The dainty lace for a couple of corners....

And some distressing of the paper edges and spays of glimmer mist.

All put together, it was the look I was after for this lovely lady.

And, since I did something rather out of character for me by not adding a sentiment, it is somewhat versatile and can be used for whatever "kind" of card desired (birthday; thinking of you; friendship; missing you, etc.).

It's funny: although all cards I design are "by" me, some turn out being more "me" than others, if that makes any sense. And this one I definitely feel is one of those "me" cards.

Thanks so much for looking! I love and appreciate any comments and feedback you care to give me!

Supplies used for this card:

Stamp: From the SU! set See With The Heart

Papers: Watercolor paper; Basic Grey Perhaps; unknown floral designer paper; SU! River Rock

Ink: Jet Black Ranger Archival ink; SU! River rock for paper edges and light sponging

Accessories: SU! Watercolor Wonder crayons; Michael's $1 bin rhinestones; brass bird finding;

lace corners; distressing tool; Tattered Angels gold Glimmer Mist