Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Card Style Shabby and Vintage


Made for a challenge at Moxie Fab World: Shabby and Vintage Style.  Here's how Cath describes these styles:
"Shabby chic is a style characterized by layering. It is soft, utilizing ribbon, lace, and techniques such as inking and distressing. The final product looks comfortable, weathered, and worn.  Vintage goes a step further by adding old images, found items, and antique trinkets to the mix."

I adore this style, but always struggle with it.   I started with this bird image, and my card evolved around his coloring.  I added the floral Brenda Walton paper, some of my favorite music paper, lace and buttons, the little brass birdhouse charm, and stamped some haphazard script here and there.  I also distressed the music paper, the lace, and all around the edges.   I like my result, but I don't think I'm there yet.  But I'll keep trying!

19 comments:

Jacqueline said...

Gorgeous Lin!! This card has a special feel to it and I think you do this type of card exceptionally well - just love the 'home-made' creative appeal it has!!

AHadley said...

wow, this is gorgeous! I just love that lacy trim you used with the buttons.

Kath Stewart said...

not much struggling going on with this one...it's shabbilicious....hugs kath xxx

Agata said...

Your card is very sweet! I love those muted colors!

Kryssi said...

very sweet, keep at it!!

Libby Hickson said...

This is beautiful - doesn't look like it was a struggle at all! :-)

Nancy said...

This is Charming with a capital C! Thanks for sharing the descriptions of the 2 styles of design. You have certainly reached Shabby Chic status with this lovely card; the layers and all the components work beautifully together.
bless you,
nancy

Barb said...

Are you kidding?! Lin, this is so lovely! Doesn't look like you struggled at all! It turned out just beautifully! Gorgeous layering, love all the distressing and that charm is the perfect touch! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!

Kathy said...

Oh Sista I just love your shabby chic style...so elegant with a rustic feel and no one rocks it like you ! sending love your way...we are on vacation now. how's sweet Liam? Xo

Jill said...

I think you've mastered the shabby chic and vintage style with this beautiful card, Lin! I love all the layers!

Alice said...

very pretty card, LIn! love the soft colors and all the details!

stampingandstitching said...

This is a gorgeous shabby vintage card Lin! Wonderful layering and embellishing. Love taking in all the beautiful details!

Anonymous said...

so pretty, lin!! i love it!!

Tiffany Ervin said...

Wow! What a lovely design, I love the charm of the lace and the string of buttons straight across, beautifully done!

Lea L. said...

Very soft and pretty! I love the lace trim you used! Great job with the Moxie Fab challenge!!

♥♥♥Lea

jo said...

Beautiful card!!

Suzanne C said...

Beautiful shabby chic card. I agree with jacqueline you always do this style wonderfully!

Sylvia said...

Beautiful card, Lin! You enjoyed doing this cardand are good at this style!

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Lin! Thanks for entering the Let's Do Shabby & Vintage Card Style Week challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you played along! :)