Hello everyone :o)
So... this week's challenge at Crafty Little Fairies is vintage or shabby chic, which is about as far away from my natural style as it's possible to get! We're sponsored by The Ribbon Girl with a voucher for our lucky winner.
Here's my attempt at shabby chic...
It's fun to make something different occasionally, but I find it really hard using paler colours and all those flowers too... I have a huge tub of flowers, but I've no idea why because I very rarely use them!
Items Used
Stamp - Love Birds - LOTV
Colouring - copics
Papers - Timeless Victorian - LOTV
Sentiment Stamp - LOTV
Grand Nestabilities Labels 1
Memory Box bird cage die
Woodware leaf punch
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts & The Hobby House
Seam Binding - Craft Mojo
Viva Pearl Pen in Ice White
I'm entering my card for the following challenges
Fussy & Fancy - shabby chic
Allsorts - use those dies
Craft Your Passion - shaped cards
Papertake Weekly - anything goes
Penny's Challenge - feathered friends
Pile it On - floral fantasy
I've got Dex off school again... sigh! We got all the way to his classroom door, but he suddenly went pale and said he felt sick... he didn't even get his coat off, the teacher agreed I might as well take him straight back home. There are so many tummy bugs going round at school at the moment! He's snuggled up under his duvet on the sofa now, watching Toy Story 3.
Might be back later with another card... Hope you all have a lovely day :o)
Well it might be the furthest from your usual style but nobody would have known if you hadn't mentioned it coz this is BEAUTIFUL. I really love the muted papers and the dainty stamped image and pretty flowers too. A woman of many talents.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Dex again, these bugs often linger around for quite a time.
Lorraine
This might not be your favourite style but it looks absolutely beautiful. I love the pretty colours and flowers.
ReplyDeleteRebecca.
What a super pretty card Lisa x
ReplyDeleteLisa, this card is STUNNING! I love it, the muted colour palette works so well for vintage, shabby chic. Yes, different from your usual style, but you are one awesome card maker, whatever the style, you've rocked it!
ReplyDeleteSending get well wishes for Dexter too. xx
So different, for you...but beautiful all the same!! Poor little soul xx
ReplyDeleteYou should do this style more often because you have totally rocked the shabby chic look. Love the colours and the flowers with that sweet image. Hope Dex is better soon xx
ReplyDeleteYou got the shabby chic looks just right Lisa... it's always difficult out of our comfort zone... and I'm like you with putting flowers on cards... have them all but they never see the light of day! Your card is absolutely fab... as always!
ReplyDeleteHope Dex clears this bug soon!
Hugs
Christine x
This is stunning Lisa. I love the image, gorgeous soft colours and beautiful detailing.
ReplyDeletePoor Dex, I hope he is feeling better soon.
hugs Sue xx
a gorgeous card Lisa - hope Dex feels better again soon xx
ReplyDeleteWell you rocked this one Lisa - love the image and the shabby chic design and layout - gorgeous colours too. Oh no - not having much luck with Dex - there are some nasty things around in school atm - I am trying to avoid them all! Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet, tender image this is Lisa, love how you used it on your card with the pretty flowers! Hugs, Ira x
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Such a beautiful card Lisa,different but gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear Dex isn´t still well!
XXX Heidy
Well your card is lovely. I know what you mean about feeling the theme is far from your normal style, as I feel the same. You've done a fab job though. It looks great.
ReplyDeleteHope Dex is feeling better soon honey.
Hugs
Annette
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gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous hun and poor Dexter, i hope he feels better soon, luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteI love this Lisa. The papers are scrummy and love the beautiful layers and embellishments. A stunning card.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sharon. x
Gorgeous shabby chic card, Lisa! Love, love, love those papers and the flowers look stunning! Hope Dex is feeling better soon. Must be miserable for him! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous love this LOTV stamp and such gorgeous colours just fab Love and Happy Crafting Carole x
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful I think you should make more like this one even if it is just to use up your tub of flowers :) Hope Dex is feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteYou rocked the shabby chic for sure!!! I agree this isn't what we are used to seeing from you but like you said it is good to get outside the norm from time to time.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card!!! .... really NEEDING those images!!! Hugs Juls
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ReplyDeleteYou rocked the shabby chic look here - a perfect combo of soft colours and distressing :-)
ReplyDeleteThe flowers look beautiful too... I have just got my HUGE order of flowers so you will be seeing them a lot on my cards now - lol!
Bgg hugs, Kat xx
Gorgeous shabby chic feel to it. Beautiful x Thanks for joining us this week over at CYP. Good luck, Hugs, Samantha K :) x
ReplyDeleteso stunning lisa.i love your beautiful delicate colours and gorgeous pretty image and details :D
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stunning card! love the soft colours! thanks for sharing with us at Penny s challenge :) Steph DT
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Lisa - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at Pile It On!
Helen x
Wow, this is gorgeous, Lisa...definitely shabby chic!! I love the colours (my favourites), and your flowers are placed perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI hope Dex is better now.
Hugs,
Jennifer. x