Ever have one of THOSE cards? Shabby Chic!?!?!This is definitely mine. I received a box of chocolates from a neighbor and it had this gorgeous velvet flocked ribbon surrounding it. When the dirty girls projects and challenges were revealed Tuesday....this ribbon kept brewing in the back of my mind. Once today's way to use it challenge was revealed, I still was not convinced...so I made a very simple card...my thing...very safe. Then, I made this one. My two cards could not be more different in every way. I really stretched with this one. I love covered buttons. I usually do them with paper. I actually did them with this ribbon fabric which was not behaving properly, but I went with it anyway.
The bow thing was inspired by 4hounds gallery...her look is way prettier, but it was my inspiration.
What do you think? Kind thoughts...I was way out of my comfort zone!!!!
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2008 GMT Views: 2897
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Registered: October 13, 2006 Location: North Attleboro, MA Posts: 7379
Thu, Jan 17, 2008 @ 6:02 PM
I love it! Caught my eye right away. Love the rich, dark color or it. The ribbon and the covered buttons are awesome. I'm a shabby-chic kinda gal anyway. I'm giving it two thumbs up!!!
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Thu, Jan 17, 2008 @ 6:03 PM
Delicious! Love it!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Thu, Jan 17, 2008 @ 6:04 PM
Gorgeous!!!! KWYM about doing a card out of your usual style - I am stuck with * cute*! This is a beautiful creation!!! Really gorgeous - love the colours - the perfect SU stamp to use with these beautiful rich colours and the ribbon !!! No kindness needed - this card is beautiful!