Saturday, November 16, 2013

Shabby Chic Christmas

That lovely leader of the pack, Shirley, has chosen the them of  a "Shabby Chic Christmas" at Fashionable Stamping Challenges! How fun is that and there is always a random prize drawing to FlonzCrafts and Top 3 selection, so ink up some stamps and join in! My FSC DT Sisters have some amazing art to share with you, so go treat your eyes!
I will admit that Shabby Chic was a challenge for me, but I had fun with it! The stamps I used are from Stampin Up and much neglected at that! I thought this little stocking was just the right image for a Shabby Chic Christmas!
We started using the pink paper from Tim and on the raised side of a Cuttlebug embossing folder applied clear embossing ink, ran it through and then applied white EP. For this I wanted the snowflakes to be sent in.
The frame was cut using Tim's new die from an old cereal box and I torn away bits, inked and sprinkled on some Shabby Pink EP from Stampendous. Nice little shabby chic look. The stocking was colored with markers and shaded in pink!
The tinsel twine was alcohol inked, painted the brads and the sentiment. Glued down a few little silver bells and there you have my take on a Shabby Chic Christmas! Will also link this up to Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, Got Ink! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and comment! Enjoy your weekend and start those Christmas projects!

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34 comments:

Pam said...

I love your shabby chic Christmas card!!!

Krisha said...

Well for not "doing" shabby chic this really is beautiful. I may have to give this challenge a try since I "think" I about caught up on all the deep cleaning....LOL Now watch the wind and dirt blow!

Shelly Schmidt said...

I have a Pink thing- and have to say- LOVE this gorgeous card!!! I love the Pink BG with the fab white snowflakes- love the shabby die cut frame- LOVE, Love, Love!!!

2amscrapper said...

ooooh--this is lovely!

Ink Art Designs said...

Hi Terry...the snowflakes set inwards looks amazing! The frame looks amazing Terry - very creative! Perfect shabby chic colours...and an awesome sentiment. Love it!
Dot x

Shirley said...

I do not believe that this was a challenge for you TT after seeing this fabby make.

Love Tim's new die and how you have used it. Hope the cereals were finished first? The stocking and sentiment compliments the tatty look which by the way is soooo pretty.

Crafty hugs from Me x x x

Lynn Stevens said...

Your shabby chic is perfect Terry. You would never know you hadn't been doing it for years!
Hugs Lynn

Brenda Brown said...

Shabbied to perfection my friend. I love the beautiful background in the pink and browns and the frame is just wonderful, this is such a pretty card with such a sweet image. You do shabby chic brilliantly.
hugs {brenda} x0x

Karin said...

Wow beautiful card, l8ve the colors.
Have a great sunday!
Groetjes karin

Astrid Maclean said...

What a wonderful make Terri, love those pretty pink nd brown tones you have used and that stamp is so sweet and lovely, just perfect inside that wonderful frame!

Valerie-Jael said...

Gorgeous piece, love the soft colours you have used. The apple pie will be on my blog this evening, it's still in the oven as I write! Valerie

Meggymay said...

Gorgeous card Terry, love the pink tones and the wonderful sentiment.
Yvonne x

Redanne said...

This is so pretty! I love the non traditional pinks, the frame looks wonderful, the whole card looks so tactile and the bells add so much interest. Love it. Hugs, Anne x

Martina said...

What a great shabby chic christmas card, dear Terry! Love your creation!

Words and Pictures said...

Well, it might have felt like a struggle, but the result is a triumph! Love the finish on that frame, and the gorgeous tinselly border... Shabby chic deliciousness all the way!
Alison x

Esther said...

Perfect sweet image and gorgeous background, you'de never know this was a challenge for you !! Love a bit of pink for Christmas !! Esther xx

Mrs.B said...

This is so shabby chic, certainly doesn't look as if you were challenged. Love the background and those embossed snowflakes, and the tinsel is a lovey embellishment.
Have a great day.
Avril xx

Anonymous said...

Such a sweet and shabby image but is your background that is so delicious, how I adore the background and that fabulous frame.
Gorgeous!
Wishes
Lynne

Electra said...

I love everything about this, Terry! Bravo!

1CardCreator said...

You totally rocked this Terry! Love the recessed snowflakes and the tinsel looks gorgeous! ~Diane

Claire said...

Hi Terry, wow what a beautiful card. The colours are stunning and I adore that little stocking stamp.
Claire xx

Unknown said...

Hi Terry,
this is lovely,your shabby chic is beautiful.

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

Amazing shabby chic look, the card is really beautiful.
xox Anja

Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries said...

Gorgeous shabby chic Terry and a stunning frame

Netty said...

wonderful shabby chic card Terry, you have made it beautifully, Annette x

Kate Yetter said...

This is beautiful, soft and feminine! The background is what makes it. The embossed snowflakes with the pink is lovely!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Gorgeous Terry! I love the pink tones, the glitz, the snowflake background, the corrugated frame...okay everything!

Dianne said...

Oh Miss Terry Shabby Chic a challenge never, this card is gorgeous, and shabby vintage beautiful, wow the background fabulous, that frame is fantastic, and then the square frame, fantastic too, you have done this superbly my dear, thanks so much for sharing, I hope you have a wonderful week..

Anna-Karin said...

This is a beautiful card! The double embossed background is so pretty and I love the frame, tinsel and all the details. Thank you so much for getting inky with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog!

Sandra said...

Ohh Terry! What a super sweet Christmas card! Love the pink color them! The frame is so deliciously shabby! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra

Silvia(Barnie) said...

An amazing tag, love the use of the corrugated cardboard.

Vada said...

Beautiful Terry, sorry I'm so far behind here again. Love the shabby chic thing. Colors are great too.
Hugs Vada

Sharon said...

This is stunning - great texture.

Jenny Marples said...

Completely fantastic representation of shabby chic. Love this Terry. Jenny x

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