Friday 20 August 2010

Shabby Chic? for Friends

I've never even thought about doing this style of card, let alone be comfortable with the style. But isn't crafting about trying new things, expanding techniques, taking yourself out of the comfort zone? Well that's what I hope I have achieved here.
This card was sparked off by the challenge this week for shabby chic over on Ellephantastic Challenges, owned and run by a dear friend, Helen who has set up her own shop selling her digis and other crafting goodies. Yet another friend... yes, I have more than 1... Karen over at The Duck Pond is putting together and selling these amazing card making kits with some fantastic papers etc. When you have a spare 5 mins - go take a look at both.
Using 2 of the papers, dewdrops and buttons from the Duck's kit and a freebie image from Dezina World, and a couple of other bits from stash, I put this little card together. The layers are stitched together.
I am also entering this into the City Crafter Challenge for their "Isn't She Lovely" challenge.
I don't think this will be a style I do a lot of.... but will always try something at least once.

10 comments:

  1. Ooooooo such a pretty card!!! you can do vintage what a fab use of the kit... LOVE ya !!!

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  2. Hello Helen. How fabulous. You have done a great job of this. Love the colour of the background and that gorgeous lace. So pretty. Happy crafting.
    With love, Sandra xx

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  3. It's delightful, you should certainly think about doing it again, this one turned out so well

    Kathyk

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  4. Oh my goodness.. this is beautiful! You're a natural at this style. I'm so glad you stepped out of your comfort zone to try a new style. Fab job!! Thank you for joining us at Ellephantastic! xx Jane

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  5. Lovely card ... love the way you have stitched your lace on so pretty ... thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB

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  6. You did well for this style, love it, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

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  7. So pretty.. she is so lovely.. Thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

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  8. Great card, love the way you have sewn the lace to the image. :-) xx

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  9. This is beautiful!! Thank you for joining us at CCCB!

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  10. Gorgeous card! I love the image and the doily.
    Thank you for joining the Ellephantastic challenge. :)

    Hugs, Vanja

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