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Friday, September 28, 2012

The White Challenge

Week #133
This weeks Shabby Tea Room Challenge is to create a card or project inspired by the photo and to use white plus only one additional color.

I created a paper bag album using Bo Bunny's Little Miss Marie paper (gorgeous! I need to hoard more of this paper!) I used a white metal frame to frame a beautiful shabby rose. I embellished the frame with white roses and a shabby key. I also used a Martha Stewart punch and some white lace for the edge. There is white seam binding tied to the book rings and a hanging crystal charm. The lace, metal, and crystals were inspiration from the photo. Thanks for taking a peek!




 

 
 
The Inspiration Photo



Sunday, September 23, 2012

Sweet Memories

I made this 5 x 5 mini album using Bazzill's Avalon collection. I LOVE this paper! It was so fun to work with. I cut the chipboard and paper out on my Cricut. There are 10 pages including the front and back covers. I just started getting into buttons and used quite a few on this album. There are 9 spots for photos. Thanks for looking!

To see more photos or to purchase this album please click on the link to see the ebay auction.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271067185195?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Labor of Love

Week #130
This weeks Shabby Tea Room challenge was to create a project using colors from the inspiration photo, and to include a banner.

I used Echo Park's Fanciful Floral for the background paper and Picket Fence for the banner flags. I painted chipboard letters and sanded the edges for a shabby look. The bows are made out of seam binding and are embellished with blue flower buttons. I used lace trim at the bottom and a painted chipboard bird with a rose and letter beads.





 
The Inspiration Photo

Friday, August 31, 2012

Summer Cottage

Week #129
This weeks Shabby Tea Room challenge was to create a project using colors from the inspiration photo, and to include distressing/shabby elements plus a title/sentiment.

I created a shabby card and pillow box using Bazzill Basics Vintage Marketplace. If you haven't seen this paper yet take a peek at scrapbook.com This is a must have shabby paper collection! I used Hug Snug seam binding that I sprayed with Glimmer Mist and used a beautiful blue button from Vintage Marketplace. All of the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, the bird tag is from Iralamija's Shop , and the white flourish is from Cheery Lynn Designs. These are my new favorite die cuts. They cut so clean. I just got the gate and picket fence dies and can't wait to use them! I also used Spellbinders beaded ovals, Tim Holtz Distress Ink- Tea Dye, lace and bling. And of course I always use Fabri Tac glue for all of my paper crafts. It does not wrinkle the paper, has a little movement to get the paper just right, and stays put!

 
 





 
 
The Shabby Inspiration Photo


Friday, August 24, 2012

Shabby Patterns

Week #128
This weeks Shabby Tea Room challenge was to create a project using colors from the inspiration photo, and to include flowers and damask.

I made a tea bag holder/ card. I used the Time for Tea Bag template from My Time Made Easy  I used a damask patterned paper by DCWV, Wild Orchid roses, white ruffle trim, seam binding and a teapot charm. On the inside I used a Spellbinders die cut and stamped, 'Each time you have a cup of tea, I hope you"ll think of me'.  I embellished with more Wild Orchid roses, a pink flower button,  and an English Breakfast tea bag in each pocket.








 
 
The inspiration photo
                                                                                 

The Paper Hen House

Check out Fabulous Friday listings from the talented girls in The Paper Hen House on EBAY!

 
 
Thanks! Dani

Monday, August 13, 2012

For the Love of Books

This weeks challenge in The Shabby Tea Room was to create a project or card using cream, aqua, pink and newsprint. These books had such a vintage look that I decided to use a vintage phone that I cut out using my Cricut Sentiments cartridge. I embellished it with pearls and a glass bead with seam binding ribbon. I used white and peachy pink roses from Wild Orchid Crafts. I used a large satin cream ribbon, cream lace, cream pearls and a cream fabric rose.
Thanks for taking a peek!











                   
                                 The Inspiration Photo