Tuesday, August 11, 2015

A Little Shabby, A Little Chic

Hello!

Today's card will be entered into the Challenges at Power Poppy, Shabby Chic, Simon Says Wednesday, Tie It Up!, Dies R Us, Summertime Fun, Simon Says Monday, Homegrown Summer, and Penny Black Summer Flowers.

 
I used the Digital Image, Dancing With Daffodils from Power Poppy.  Not one to use digitals much (or at all), I must say it is easier than I thought and I love this particular image, so that helps!  Colored with Copic Markers and a touch of Sakura Glaze pen.  

 
The edges of each card stock layer was distresses to add softness and shabbiness.  The wooden button was also colored to deepen the hue.  A ribbon down the center and some sheer ribbon tied in a knot for accent.  And of course a multi bow made of Jute Twine.  Three small enamel brads in matching color to balance off the look.  MFT Dizzy Border Die on either side.  The Designer Paper is by DCWV, Lace And Linen.

 
Although Daffodils are typically a Spring flower, if you look below you will see some pretty little pink ones too....Dogwood perhaps?  And for the record I do let the greens of my Daffodils grow throughout the summer, braiding them back until they are brown and dried as this feeds the flower for next year.  By doing this mine are magnificent!  (even if I do say so myself)  ;)
 
 
Thanks so much for popping in.  You know you will find me in my gardens everyday, pure happiness!
 
Enjoy~~


25 comments:

  1. This is really beautiful....love everything about it! I struggle with Shabby Chic, but you are a pro! Love your pink daffodils!

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  2. Beautiful design and gorgeous daffodils! I tie mine back the same way ... an Amish lady told me to do it that way years ago and I've done it ever since! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘SUMMERTIME FUN’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!

    Darlene (DRU Blog Leader)
    DIES R US CHALLENGE BLOG
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  3. You mastered the digital stamp, way to go! You are also great at shabby chic too. Will your talent never end? Love all of your elements on this card. So many details, like the lace around the button that matches the lace on the background. Gorguss!

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  4. Stunning card, beautiful image! Thank you for playing along with us in the DIES R US challenge!
    Barbara
    Dies R Us Challenge Blog DT
    http://carterie-creative.blogspot.fr

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  5. I love your coloring and all the different textures!!! So sweet!

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  6. Gorgeous card. The flowers are colored beautifully and the shabby chic design is lovely. Thanks for playing along with us in the Homegrown challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!

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  7. This is simply stunning!!! I love that lacey border die, have never seen it before. I love all the layers, of course, and that button with the twine - everything is so vintage-y and shabby chic. You really nailed the challenge. And of course, your beautiful coloring. I bought that digi image - now if I can just find it in this dang new computer. No luck yet, and I was supposed to have transferred everything over. Oh well, I LOVE this card!!

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  8. Your card is so gorgeous in every way. I like that image too.

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  9. A very pretty card, Donna. Loving that image! Thanks for linking up with us at Penny Black and More. I do want to let you know though, that, to be eligible for the prize draws, the main image has to be hand stamped using either rubber or clear stamps. Hope you'll get a chance to play along with us again, so you don't miss out on a chance to win!

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    1. Oh my mistake, I must not have read the fine print! So sorry, please delete it from the link up! I will try and find time to play again using the proper guidelines. Ooopsie! ;)

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  10. Lovin the layers and that lacy die cut, I'm counting three ribbons a fabulous button and brads, but they all look fantastic together. You are so good at placing images askew. When I try it it just looks like I was drunk when I put it on the card. Love the coloring on your daffodils. have a great afternoon.

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    1. lol drunk, you slay me.....hey I still only see 2 ribbons....maybe there will be more after a glass of wine! ;)

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  11. hello Donna! this is stunning, luv the details! so glad you played along with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

    sparkle & shine *~*

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  12. Donna, this is so lovely! You really captured that warm shabby feel in the borders and gorgeous accents! Thanks for playing along with us at Power Poppy!

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  13. This is just stunning! Thanks for joining us at Dies R Us for our 'SUMMERTIME FUN' challenge.

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  14. Oh my this is fabulously gorgeous sweet pea! You have captured those daffodils perfectly with the shabby chic design! Have a Blessed day! XO

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  15. Fantastic shabby chic card! Love everything about it. Keep up the good work--I can hardly keep up with you!

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  16. Saw your link to the challenge and had to stop by and tell you how pretty I think your card is.

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  17. Not sure how this beauty slipped by me!! Incredible Donna!!

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  18. So beautiful, Donna! What a gorgeous design and one of my favorite Power Poppy images. You aced our Shabby & Chic challenge at Power Poppy! Thanks for playing along!

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  19. This is stunning! Thanks for sharing it with us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!!! - Ashli :)

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  20. Absolutely gorgeous!! I love the softness of the colors and image and all the embellishments you used. Everything goes together so nicely. Wonderful card!!

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  21. I'm still on holiday catch up hence the late visit, but wanted to pop in and thank you for sharing your lovely card with us at Penny Black and More challenge this month.

    B x

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  22. This is luxurious! Every detail just stunning!

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  23. Gorgeous... Oh love love the softness of the daffodils and your beautiful edges. The button is fabulous. Just gorgeous. Thanks for playing in our Chic and Shabby challenge this month.

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