Today’s class in the Online Card Classes Summer Card Camp 2 was all about trying something new. I CASEd the lovely shabby chic creation by guest artist Debby Hughes. Shabby chic is definitely not a style in which I normally craft my cards!
I even broke out my sewing machine to add the stitching, as without it, the cut patterned paper just didn’t look right for this style. I distressed the panel and card base with Antique Linen Distress Ink and the tag with Frayed Burlap. It’s subtle, but the effect does make a difference. To be honest, I ended up enjoying this process much more than I thought I would! The card is still not full-on Shabby Chic, but it’s definitely done in a style different than my usual.
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This is a gorgeous take on the inspiration card! Well done!
Very pretty, love the flower detail. I don’t do well with shabby chic either so that is what I chose for my challenge as well. I thinks yours turned out beautiful.
This turned out beautifully – I am so impressed. Way to go stepping outside the box.
Really beautiful take on shabby chic, Jean! I love the pattern papers and your flower is so creative! I think inking the edges and stitching really adds to the design…and it’s just beautiful!!!
Gorgeous! This card is a gift all by itself! 🙂
Love this card, but most especially the vellum and chevron leaves, and the flower, and the twine. GUESS WHAT I LOVE IT ALL! Why didn’t I just say that in the first place?
Wow this is gorgeous – what a great shabby chic card!
Very pretty, you did a great job!
Amazing job! I love how you incorporated all the different elements! And you did SEWING! 🙂
Oh, this is stunning, Jean! I really have to try layering some twine like that– it’s so pretty!