'Shabby Chic'
The prize for this challenge is this adorable stamp from former PBSC DT member Carole:
I've used a stamp that I won on a PBSC ages ago called 'Irises' (it's one of the cling stamps) on my card. I coloured directly on to the stamp using Distress Inks (Bundled Sage, Dusty Concord & Chipped Saphire), then spritzed it with a little water before stamping...think I rather overdid the water, but it kind of goes with the 'shabby' feel of the card! I embossed a couple of pieces of card using my Cuttlebug 'Kassie's Brocade' and 'Victoria' folders...sanding over the surface to reveal the white core. I distressed all of the edges using inks and my distressing tool...then added some adhesive pearls & seam binding ribbon (from Wild Orchid Crafts) for the 'chic' element.
I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
- Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
- Crafty Sentiments - No Sentiments
- Papertake Weekly - Bingo - I chose Pearls-Ribbon-Free (Embossing)
WOW Helen this is just stunning - love the technique you have used. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteFabby creation, love it
ReplyDeleteAli x
Fantastic shabby chic card, thanks for joining us at Papertake Weekly
ReplyDeleteLouise
This is a beauty. Love the co.ours and the watercolor style image. Hugs, Carissa
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card hun xxx
ReplyDeleteWow Helen I love this effect ...n I love brushstroke stamps but never thought of inking distress inks straight to a stamp unless it was a very non- intricate design (how did you do it by the way??) love how it has turned out
ReplyDeletePauline x
Loving all the texture on this one, great card again this week,
ReplyDeleteLiz x
This is so elegant! I love the watercolour effect of the Irises! Very chic!
ReplyDeleteluv, Mags x
This is beautiful very elegant:) Sandra H
ReplyDeleteLoving this shabby chic card Helen. Love that image and colour combo.
ReplyDeleteKat xx
beautiful card helen..love the embossed backgrounds.....enjoy the rest of your weekend...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteOh such a gorgeous card Helen.
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debby
Really pretty card.Thank you for playing with us this week PTWC.
ReplyDeleteHugs Marika August GDT