Saturday 20 August 2011

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Shabby Chic

This week at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge, we've come over all:

'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:
For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please visit the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

13 comments:

  1. WOW Helen this is just stunning - love the technique you have used. Hugs, Claire x

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  2. Fantastic shabby chic card, thanks for joining us at Papertake Weekly
    Louise

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  3. This is a beauty. Love the co.ours and the watercolor style image. Hugs, Carissa

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  4. Wow 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
    Pauline x

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  5. Loving all the texture on this one, great card again this week,

    Liz x

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  6. This is so elegant! I love the watercolour effect of the Irises! Very chic!

    luv, Mags x

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  7. This is beautiful very elegant:) Sandra H

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  8. Loving this shabby chic card Helen. Love that image and colour combo.

    Kat xx

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  9. beautiful card helen..love the embossed backgrounds.....enjoy the rest of your weekend...hugs kath xxx

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  10. Oh such a gorgeous card Helen.
    luv
    debby

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  11. Really pretty card.Thank you for playing with us this week PTWC.
    Hugs Marika August GDT

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x