Dabbling In The Shabby...

Shabby What? 

Hello!

I'm glad you stopped because I have a fun and unique challenge to share today.

It's Tuesday so that means that over at

Our challenge this week is....

SHABBY CHIC

If you're like me,  you just said, "huh?"

I had heard of it, but actually doing it was a whole other thing.

I asked a great cyber blobbing guru friend of mine, Sue, 

who is fantastic at doing Shabby Chic"ish" type cards, 

 "What exactly is Shabby Chic?" 

This is what she said...

"Almost anything is acceptable and there is no particular style"

She also added some guidelines.

* The cards are always made up of Pastels

(soft whites, pale pinks, muted grays, pale blues and greens)

Distressing

Vintage ephemera - lace, pearls, beads, old paper, flowers)

Add something 3D

Basically, take something new and make it look old.

For more of Sue's inspiration check out her blog at

Srumplescrunch.

Now if that hasn't got you running to your craft table yet,

check out TOP TIP TUESDAY'S amazing sponsors!

Digital Delights

3 Digital Stamps to our Random Org Winner

  &

Ooh La La Creations

1 CD to our Top Tipper

We also have some CRAZY AMAZING inspiration from our Design Team Members,

 so be sure to check them out and leave them some love.

And as ALWAYS, not only can you WIN a prize if you enter your card into our current challenge with Mr. Linky, but you can ALSO be eligible for an ADDITIONAL PRIZE if you have a TIP you'd like to SHARE.  

All you have to do is write your tip somewhere in your post and then when you link your project at 

TOP TIP TUESDAY, be sure to ADD TIP by your entry name and wa-la.....

Instantly you're IN the drawing!

Here is my inspirational photo

Here is my Top Tip Tuesday DT card

Front View

Inside View

Stamped an image, border punched the edge and fan folded a piece of vintage paper

Printed out a digi onto DP and then fan folded butterfly and added gems

Side View

Ok, it's all over to you now.

The possibilities are endless and we really look forward to seeing your interpretation of 

SHABBY CHIC

Supplies I used are:

Card measures 4.5" x 6"
4 DP papers from stash (Shabby Chic is perfect for using scraps)
Key and flower tags from K&C Co., LLC
Doily (Fancy Wal-mart purchase)
SU! Paper for the fan (Designer Series name unknown)
Spellbinders Nestabilities Fancy Tags
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Chandelier
Digi Images (butterflies, woman's image, image on the fan) all FREE
from Shery K. Designs.
Stash - Button, ribbon, pin, gems and roses
Stamp - Art Impressions G-2542; Eiffel Tower
Ink - SU! Close to Cocoa, Basic Black
Border Punch - Scallop Trim Border

Challenges I'd love to enter:

Stampin' Sisters in Christ - #104; Recipe (ribbon, button, swirl, hat pin)