Wednesday 2 October 2013

Shabby Chic Part II

Good morning mid-week already! Its raining and miserable here in Blackpool and I think that is the forecast for the next few days bleh!

Today sees the start of a brand new challenge over at The Paper Shelter and it is the A Team's turn to show you our Shabby Chic!  Not a style I do regularly but I seem to have hit a run on them and I must say I quite enjoyed doing them so watch this space!  Here is my card:


I have used The Paper Shelter image Vintage Phone which is available to purchase here.  Don't forget when you purchase a Paper Shelter image not only do you get the uncoloured version but you also get a coloured version and backing papers too!  I coloured the image with my Copics and Spica pen.  The papers are Raspberry Road and I have distressed the edge and also added a bit of acrylic paint.  I have used my Whiff of Joy Heart banner also with some acrylic paint.  The image was cut out with Spellbinders Ovals and matted onto Floral Ovals which had the paint treatment too! Cheery Lynn Sophias border across the middle.  Some cheesecloth and Wild Orchid flowers to finish.  Here is a side view:


As usual we have a very generous prize up for grabs:


Please go over to the challenge to see what the rest of the super talented DT have done!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Cards Galore - Flowers
Natalie and Amy - Shabby Chic
Chocolate Coffee and Cards - Flowers
Crafts For Eternity - Anything Goes
Sister Act - Anything Goes
Sweet Pea Stampers - Purple Power

Dave and I are going out to lunch with a friend who just had a baby about 4 weeks ago.  She has  a little 3 year old daughter too so we are going to go to a pub that has a soft play area attached so she can have a play.  Thank you so much for looking today, I will be back tomorrow! Take care xx

39 comments:

Unknown said...

Well Susan I have to say that this is stunningly gorgeous. I only just purchased this yesterday and plan to use it on the challenge....love what you have done. Yes that is my grandaughter in the pic, they were with us last week the flew back home on the weekend..xx

Lozzy said...

Beautiful card Susan, love the colours and image. So elegant..Hugs Lozzy xx

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Susan, I love the image and beautiful papers with such pretty detailing too.
I hope you have a good day
hugs Sue xx

Nannieflash said...

Hi Suzie, oh wow what a stunning card, I love the way youve used the paper to colour the image, the flowers and the banner across the top do a brilliant job. hugs Shirleyxxx

Zoe said...

What a lovely card, very pretty subtle colours and the flowers are just perfect, thanks for joining in Crafts Galore challenge, good luck Hun, Zoe DT xx

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Stunning hun, love the papers & image she is gorgeous!

Thank you for sharing with us at Natalie & Amy's this month, good luck!
Hugs Shell xx

rachel said...

Morning Susan - its not very nice here in Lancaster either - was planning an outdoor rainbows tonight so need to rethink - lol!!! Love your card - wonderful papers and a super image. Have a great day x

susiestacey said...

Gorgeous card Susan, love the effect x Susan x

Patricia said...

Beautiful card using a stunning image, wonderfully coloured and a great design.
Hope you had a good lunch and the children were good throughout.
Hugs

Patricia xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Suzie great card today xx

cuilliesocks said...

Beautiful card Susan and I love the image and the gorgeous colours, hugs Kate x

Claire said...

Such a pretty image and love the soft colours. Hugs, Claire x

Sue Nicholson said...

Lovely card and lovely soft colours flowers, thanks for joining us at CC&CC, good luck cheers Sue N x

Unknown said...

I'm always enjoying myself immensely by just looking at your perfect and supercute cards Susan! Your colouring is remarkable, love your designs! Hugs, Ira x
Ira’s Crea Corner

Debs said...

This is so pretty Susan - gorgeous soft colours and the image is coloured so beautifully.
Hope you had a lovely lunch.
Debs xx

Sue said...

A beautiful image and card Susan

Carol said...

This is gorgeous Susan, you've definitely nailed "Shabby Chic". Carol x

Anna said...

HI :)
Stunning card!! Great coloring! Love it!!
Hugs
Anna

karen said...

oooh love this Susan, she is a fab image and your card is gorgeous!! Love those papers! hugs, Karenx

cotnob said...

This is a beautiful card Susan, I love your fabulous image and those papers are so pretty.
Pauline
x

Chrissy said...

What a great image Susan, and just love the soft colours,beautiful papers and flowers...gorgeous card.

luv CHRISSYxx

Lorraine said...

This is so pretty Susan. The image looks fabulous and I love the colours and papers.
Lorraine x

chrissy xx said...

She's Stunning! FABulous colours Susan..LOving this banner and and such pretty flowers..
Chrissyxx

Hazel said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful card for The Sweet Pea Stampers 'purple power'challenge - hope to see more of your lovely crafting soon - Hazel, Design Team x

Unknown said...

this is a stunning card Susan luv the image and colours.
Chris x

Wendy said...

This is gorgeous Susan, fabulous image.
Hugs
Wendy xx

Pat K said...

Gorgeous card Susan...love your colours and beautiful papers. hugs, Pat K xx

JJ said...

Stunning card Susan,

these digi images are lovely as are the backing papers.

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

debby4000 said...

Fabulous, adorable card, pretty colours and sweet image.
luv
Debby

Unknown said...

Gorgegous card! Thank you for playing along with Sweet Pea Stampers "Purple Power". Good luck and we hope to see you again! Sylvia, DT Sweet Pea Stampers

coops said...

so beautiful susan.gorgeous delicate colours and i love your pretty design and colours :D

xx coops xx

paper fun said...

She is beautiful!!! So lovely.

Thanks for joining us at The Sweet Pea Stampers.

Mari

Glenda Atkins said...

Love the background and the heart banner. Wonderful image, love the phone and your fabulous colouring!
hugs
Glenda

mags said...

Beautiful card Susan. Lovely image and design.
Mags
x

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

What a lovely shabby chic card you have made. Thanks for taking part in the Sweet Pea Stampers Challenge this month of “purple power” and best of luck. We hope to see you back again very soon. Best wishes, Kym, Sweet Pea Stampers Design Team xxx

♥Gemma♥ said...

Absolutely stunning and gorgeous colours too...
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Lorraine said...

This is fabulous Susan. Gorgeous colour scheme and beautiful papers.

Lozzy said...

Me again Susan, beautiful card and thank you for joining at Sweet Pea Stampers for our Purple Power Challenge, hope you would like to join us again soon. Good luck in draw..Hugs Lozzy xx

Kim. said...

Gorgeous card, love the image and your soft pale colours work beautifully together. Thanks for sharing with us this month at Natalie & Amy's Challenge.
Kim xXx