Just Add Vintage - In Flanders Fields the Poppies Grow

This weeks Just Add Ink challenge- is Vintage Theme, right up my street!!
So here's my first entry. I've made a 6 X 6 scrapbook page of one of my ancestors who fought in WW1. I've used Always Artichoke cardstock as the base. I then photocoped a genuiine WW1 map of Ypres and surrounding area, and sponged and distressed using Old Olive and Close to Cocoa. I also wanted to capture the fact that small postcards were the way loved ones kept in touch. So I used the postcard stamp from the Winter Post Stamp Set. Finally I wanted a poppy, so I used the Butterfly punch, and watercoloured the poppy adding a button and ribbon centre. I'm happy how this page has turned out, I wanted a heavily distressed look but also not just a pretty page and I think I've achieved that

Asian Artistry

Using the new level 2 hostess set, I've made this pretty card. Inked with Baja Breeze and the shaded using blender pens in So Saffron and Old Olive. I wanted an 18th century pretty feel to the card. I love the new Tag Punch, it makes much a cute little emblishment.

Gift Tag

I love how with Stampin" Up! products, even the most simple gifts can be turned into gorgeous presents to give to loved ones. Here's a very simple tag for our neighbours, to help them celebrate 1 year in their new home.