Friday 15 January 2010

Simon Say Stamp Challenge - Shabby Chic

What is this? Another challenge card? Wahoo! Well Simon Says Stamps Challenges has a Shabby Chic theme this week and I love Shabby Chic so just had to have a go!

So here is my more Shabby than Chic attempt LOL!

The image is a rub-on from La Blanche and I have rubbed it on to calico (sorry - calico again!), I've then layered the calico onto a book page and some HOTP paper and did a bit of stitching.


The frame is cut with my Nestibilities Label one and then I painted it with Rangers Crackle paint and a quick spray of Shimmez Spritz, finished with distress inks.


Some ribbon, a bit of Spritzed trim, buttons, pins, Spellbinders Symbology die cut and a Melissa Frances keyhole to finish the look!

Have a super Shabby Chic Friday.
Kim


Materials:
Image - Le Blanche Rub On
Paper - Hot Off The Press
Usual Suspects - Paper trimmer; silicone glue
Other - Shimmez Spritz; sewing machine; metallic thread; Buttons; pins; Cuttlebug; Nestibilities label one and symbology; Ribbon; Trim; Distress inks; Crackle paint; Melissa Frances Keyhole; Calico; Seam ripper

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57 comments:

  1. Lythan15 January 2010 at 12:13

    I just had to comment and say how beautiful this card is. Just absolutely and completely perfect:)

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  2. MarkerGeek15 January 2010 at 12:15

    Gorgeous!!! Love the keyhole. ;)

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  3. Crystal15 January 2010 at 12:23

    Kim good morning sweetie, oh my this is GORGEOUS, I love love the vintage feel of this card...and your ribbon treatment is OUTSTANDING!!!! Gorgeous creation!

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  4. ~amy~15 January 2010 at 12:37

    good grief girlie...your detail work is absolutely STUNNING!!! gorgeous card my dear!

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  5. Emily15 January 2010 at 12:50

    amazing card Kim, love all the details!

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  6. Dragonlady15 January 2010 at 12:51

    This is a simply stunning card Kim. Another perfect example of shabby chic. Don't think mine is quite the same standard!!

    Hugs Ali x

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  7. Sandy15 January 2010 at 13:07

    Wow this is absolutely wonderful.
    Fantastic card. Love the green.

    Have a great weekend Kim.

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  8. Lil Daffodil15 January 2010 at 13:33

    Hi KIm,
    This is awesome. I love the mix of materials and textures. Everything goes so well together. Beautiful card.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  9. Jacqueline (Sjakkie)15 January 2010 at 13:44

    Amazing! Your card is gorgeous. Wonderful colours and sentiments.
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  10. Nannieflash15 January 2010 at 14:11

    Wow Kim, fabulous card, and the colour combo is gorgeous, and the image is beautiful. Well done with love and hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  11. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)15 January 2010 at 14:13

    wow this is gorgeous, so vintage and full of detail. excellent. janex

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  12. Christine (All She Crafts)15 January 2010 at 14:41

    Flippin' 'eck, Kim.. Your mojo has lost a penny and found a pound! This is fantastic! Loving the green.

    Hugs,
    Chris xx

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  13. Anonymous15 January 2010 at 14:54

    WOWZER Kim, this is amazing!! I love your pleated ribbon and all of your details!! So beautiful!! HUGS

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  14. Davi15 January 2010 at 15:03

    Wow Kim, this is stunning. Love the beautiful color and all the fabulous details!!

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  15. Rebecca15 January 2010 at 15:05

    This card is so cute! I LOVE the rub on. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such sweet comments earlier! Have a great day!

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  16. Domna15 January 2010 at 15:50

    Love this green shabby! And a keyhole! ))

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  17. Unknown15 January 2010 at 16:15

    Great Shabby Chic card!!! Absolutely stunning, all details are perfect!

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  18. Liz's creative corner15 January 2010 at 18:10

    Wow this is so gorgeous, love the details,

    Hugs Liz xx

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  19. pinky15 January 2010 at 18:28

    omg this is gorgeous, you are the shabby chic queen!!!
    Pinky

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  20. Martha15 January 2010 at 18:40

    Wow, stunning!! Love it :)

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  21. Pop's Cards15 January 2010 at 18:58

    This is stunning honey i love the image too so sweet big hugs pOps x

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  22. Tara15 January 2010 at 20:37

    This is fab Kim...... vintage at its best and I love it!!
    Have a great weekend :o)
    Hugs Tara xx

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  23. Grenouille Greetings15 January 2010 at 23:10

    This is a real treat of a card! I love your paper swirl and your sewn pleated ribbon! Way to clever for me! Warmest wishes, Lesley

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  24. Terri16 January 2010 at 02:08

    Kim, this is wonderful! I love all your details and especially that you used text. The way you assembled it is just perfect!

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  25. Vanja16 January 2010 at 02:24

    Beautiful card, Kim! I love the ribbon.
    Hugs, Vanja

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  26. Sarpreet16 January 2010 at 06:55

    Gorgeous card, love the layering, the stitching,the ribbon work. Love it.

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  27. debby400016 January 2010 at 08:35

    Oh this is gorgeous, beautiful colours and stunning details.
    luv
    Debby

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  28. Melissa Sauls16 January 2010 at 08:37

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! Absolutely beautiful!

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  29. Frazzled Crafts16 January 2010 at 11:16

    What a fab creation Kim, love the use of crackle, stitching and distressing. The colours are superb and love the use of buttons and stitched ribbon. Fantabulous! Liz x

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  30. Chelsea16 January 2010 at 12:21

    Hi Kim, this is just simply beautiful. Love the stitchings. :)Chel

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  31. Sue16 January 2010 at 18:35

    WOW Kim
    this is just gorgeous hun, fabby colour i luv all the detail you have put in it, stunning creation, sue.x

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  32. BethieJ16 January 2010 at 21:25

    Your card is BEAUTIFUL Kim! I adore everything about it!! Great job on the challenge!!!
    Thank You for stopping by my blog today!!
    Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!

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  33. Lauren16 January 2010 at 21:30

    So fabulous!!! The ribbon adornments are so beautiful.

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  34. Donna Baker16 January 2010 at 21:49

    Wow!! This is a sight for sore eyes! Should be in a frame!!

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  35. Victoria16 January 2010 at 22:34

    wow just gorgeous - love the ruffled ribbon and all the side detail - you're so patient!
    Victoria
    x

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  36. Liz16 January 2010 at 23:19

    OMG I am speachless really stunning and do not forget I told ya

    Liz xx

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  37. Liz16 January 2010 at 23:21

    Opps OUTSTANDING IS THE WORD

    Sorry

    Liz xx

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  38. LV17 January 2010 at 00:25

    A great idea and beautiful workmanship. You are a very creative person. I really enjoyed your blog today and proud you left me a comment.

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  39. sandra17 January 2010 at 00:41

    Kim,this one is amazing!!!
    I love all details on it!
    Great entry!
    Hugs!
    Sandra!

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  40. Mona Pendleton17 January 2010 at 07:28

    OOO What a gorgeous creation! I loove all the vintagey detail & textures! :) TFS

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  41. Helen17 January 2010 at 11:58

    Kim, This is the first time I've found your blog, I just love the colours you've used here, it is truly beautiful. Thanks for coming to see my blog, too.

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  42. Sandi17 January 2010 at 12:36

    Wonderful monochromatic vintage, your details are divine. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog with warm comments. Sandi

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  43. Sugar Lump Studios17 January 2010 at 12:58

    what a gorgeous piece you have created here! I love the soft green and all the wonderful dimension and embellies! :) beautiful work!

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  44. Spyder17 January 2010 at 13:30

    Saw this and had to come over and say, fab-fab card, love it!!
    (Lyn)

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  45. Jo Nevill17 January 2010 at 15:45

    I thought I had commented - doh !

    Such a gorgeous card Kim, just love the transfer on the calico and all the fantastic details in this card. Defo shabby chic.

    Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Challenge.

    Hugs,

    Jo xxx

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  46. Beth aka BR-T17 January 2010 at 16:11

    Wow is all I can say WOW! Beth

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  47. Hearts Turned17 January 2010 at 17:31

    WOW, Kim! Love this vintage/shabby card of yours!

    So glad you came to visit today so I could find you--nice to meet you! I really think you need to do "vintage" more often--you've got such a gorgeous style! Love all the green...

    I'll be back to visit often to see what you're working on...hope you have a beautiful Sunday!

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  48. Juls17 January 2010 at 21:33

    wow!! what can I say, this is just so incredibly stunning!! Just love EVERYTHING about this gorgeous card!! Hugs Juls

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  49. Timcso17 January 2010 at 21:38

    Wow, wonderful card! Love the stunning details and the colours!:)

    Thanks for joining the Simon Says Challenge!

    Hugs, Tímea

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  50. Linda . J17 January 2010 at 21:53

    Gorgeous creation Kim and love the design and details, just beautiful.
    Hugs Linda

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  51. Chris18 January 2010 at 11:42

    Breathtakingly beautiful Kim! I love how you put the image on the calico, it looks superb and all the elements are perfection. I just ordered some of the Melissa Frances keyholes and frames, aren't they gorgeous, can't wait for them to come. Hope you're well sweetie and had a good weekend. Hugs, Chris xx

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  52. Jen18 January 2010 at 13:10

    Hi Kim,
    I adore this card. The colours and attention to detail are gorgeous. I especially like the ruffled ribbon.
    Hugs
    Jen x

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  53. Hanne19 January 2010 at 15:44

    Hi Kim,

    Glad I found your beautiful blog! Your cards are so beautiful. Love this one. Wonderful elements:)

    I would like to link to your blog. Hope that is OK:)
    Hanne

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  54. moi19 January 2010 at 20:02

    I can only say: WOW!

    hugs, moi

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  55. Michelle20 January 2010 at 13:23

    Stunning card Kim, utterly beautiful! Love the image and the calico!! That text swirl is a perfect embellishment too.
    x Michelle

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  56. having a {me} day20 January 2010 at 19:13

    Oh this is just gorgeous! Very shabby chic-y! That green is just fab! kxx

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  57. Julie20 January 2010 at 20:52

    Wow - totally fabulous!!!

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