Modern Vintage... Oxymoron?
(click on the pic to enbiggan)
Vintage is hard for me. I mean HARD. I stare and stare and stare at the works of folks who are good at it. Then I try it.
Two words: EPIC FAIL.
A week or so ago, oh, how I was having an internal war with myself... I could NOT get anything to pan out. Circular file was over-flowin'... I had to set it aside. Move on. Step out.
Today, I closed my eyes and didn't look at anything vintage...
I have to let go of all my preconceived ideas of what "vintage" is "supposed" to look like, in order to make anything I really like. There was a lotta monkey clappin' goin' on when I finished these... because I like them. Quite muchly, if I do say so m'self. :)
And, when I had finished, well... I had an epic WIN!!! Go me!!! (arms wrapped 'round self, deep chortling)
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Yay! So glad--I think it's such a great set for masculine designs!
Posted by: Julie Ebersole | February 26, 2013 at 10:25 AM
Thanks heaps Julie for the ideas I've already tried a couple of things and turned out good. Love your cards.
Magpie
Posted by: Julie Craig | February 24, 2013 at 02:32 PM
I love this 'blend'. And would you believe 'oxymoron' is one of my favourite words! Yes I have fave words! 'Serendipidity' is another one.
I love all of the cards - but the OMG UR OLD is soooo funny - love it!
Posted by: Jenny Martin | February 21, 2013 at 11:37 PM
As I clicked on the link from Debby H. to here I was thinking to myself "modern vintage - isn't that an oxymoron?" You CRACK ME UP. But then, that's why we all love ya. Well, of course your card-making uber talent might have something to do with it too ;) Fabulous cards. You can never go wrong with a touch of humor.
Posted by: maria f. | February 20, 2013 at 09:07 AM
Your Modern Vintage reminds me a bit of Steampunk (the future as envisioned by the past). Maybe the past as repurposed by the future?! Anyway, very effective cards. The OMG UR OLD gets ratified daily in our house, but our three irreverent sons...
I credited you with a project i submitted to Dynamic Duos--thought you might enjoy a peek. http://cjmacbred.blogspot.ca/2013/02/black-and-blue-all-overdynamic-duos-40.html
Love your work, Julie!
Posted by: Caroline B. | February 18, 2013 at 06:57 AM
So sweet! I love them! I have to say that the yellow striped bicycle fills me with excitement and joy! love it! Hugs to you -Ibis
Posted by: Ibis Arrastia | February 17, 2013 at 01:58 PM
So glad to know that even the most talented (that would be YOU) struggle. And, you ended up rockin it with "Vintage, Julie Style". Great fun. Also, saw your girls over on Twitter - you are SO blessed!
Posted by: Maureen Morton | February 17, 2013 at 10:09 AM
those are better than anything I have seen, so nice to not see frou frou, men with umbrellas, pointy hats or wings along with flowers, angels, doe eyed women and all that faldarah.
Posted by: Monica Smith | February 16, 2013 at 01:56 PM
PS...Your granddaughter is quite possibly the cutest baby in the world!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | February 16, 2013 at 12:42 PM
The bicycle card makes me so happy! It's sunny vintage. Yup, I looked it up in Webster's. And that OMG sentiment is heeee-larious!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | February 16, 2013 at 12:41 PM
LOVE your take on vintage Julie! Oh my...I love that sentiment "OMG you're old"! I'll have to use that for a friend of mine. Can't wait!
Posted by: Susie Wittwer | February 16, 2013 at 12:40 PM
I love these cards. Pffft with vintage!
Posted by: Kathy H | February 16, 2013 at 11:52 AM
You did good gal. I love this look of "vintage" too. Gorgeously designed
Posted by: conil | February 16, 2013 at 08:49 AM
I hate auto correct! I didn't mean ROAD.
Posted by: Mary | February 16, 2013 at 08:04 AM
I absolutely love the 'OMG U ROAD OLD' card! I am stealing that idea :-)
Posted by: Mary | February 16, 2013 at 08:03 AM
Great vintage cards! You are convincing me to try this style again. To just jump in and try it on my own to see what I can come up with. TFS ;-)
Posted by: diana | February 16, 2013 at 07:05 AM
I love these! In the struggle to create you have come out with a first place product.
Posted by: Lacie Root | February 16, 2013 at 06:33 AM
Julie, these are fun, happy cards!!! Just like you! I love them!
Posted by: Gerri K | February 16, 2013 at 05:53 AM
These are perfect Julie. I *love* the mix of the bold/modern with the vintage theme. You have executed these so well. I will never look at vintage the same again!!
Posted by: Taheerah | February 16, 2013 at 04:10 AM
Go you, indeed! These are perfect! Modern vintage, and oh so beautifully CAS! Love them all. :-)
Posted by: Michelle W | February 16, 2013 at 02:56 AM
Love these!! Absolute perfection!
Posted by: Jill | February 16, 2013 at 02:13 AM
vintage isn't for everyone. I love your creations and videos.
Posted by: MAUREEN | February 16, 2013 at 01:22 AM
Totally love your vintage cards!!
That style is totally not my style at all, but I sure love your cards!
TFS
Happy weekend!
Posted by: Lenny | February 16, 2013 at 12:27 AM
Love them!!!!
Posted by: ~amy~ | February 15, 2013 at 10:33 PM
Absolutely perfection! LOVE! I have the same feelings about vintage... just not in my scope of ability. You rocked it though! Perfect vintage/CAS hybrid.
Posted by: Glenda J | February 15, 2013 at 09:26 PM
I have the same problem with vintage. I love it but can't make it!
These are gorgeous.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | February 15, 2013 at 09:13 PM
I am not a vintage stamper myself, and I totally love your cards! UR old cracks me up!
Posted by: Rose Ann | February 15, 2013 at 07:59 PM
Lookin' good, Julie! Well done.
Posted by: Carol MJS | February 15, 2013 at 06:40 PM
OMG you are so old!!! Fabulous! Love these and I love how your are photographing them, too! You're pretty good at what you do:)
Posted by: Laura Bassen | February 15, 2013 at 06:10 PM
Totally my type of vintage LOL! Love the yellow setting everything off :)
Posted by: Debby Hughes | February 15, 2013 at 04:29 PM
I like your take on vintage. It is such a wide open term. The old bike, the striped canvas bring back memories of the beach for me.It works! Coure, I'm vintage-omg.
Posted by: Barb | February 15, 2013 at 03:16 PM
I love the color choices. Looks very good!
Posted by: Sharon Underwood | February 15, 2013 at 02:13 PM