Apr 02 2008
Shabby Birthday
I’m not sure if this design qualifies as shabby…it’s a bit of a mixture of fun elements and pretty ones. It is something I’m doing more and more…exploring different styles and mixtures and just letting go and having some fun. After all…that is what this is all about right? Creating and enjoying it.
I’m needing a few birthday cards over the next few weeks so I thought I’d better get to work. A good jumping off point for me is always a mix of new goodies, favorite stamps and a sketch challenge. This layout design is from this week’s CPS sketch. When I saw it I originally thought of a clean modern approach but I think this seems to work as well. My new goodies are the Fleuriste paper from Cosmo Cricket. The main design is stamped right onto the distressed vanilla patterned paper and overstamped with a background stamp. My other new goodies are from Creative Impressions…the darling little dragonfly brad, my favorite Antique Copper Rounds and the tan check ribbon.
Quick Tip: To get a semi-stamped look without stamping all areas of the background stamp…simply lay your paper on top of the backgrounder and “finger-walk” the tips of your fingers randomly over the back surface. I always love this look.
Spring Birthday
As I mentioned above, I mixed up some of my favorite stamps for this design…Silhouette Blooms 1, Pretty Birds and Spanish Script Backgrounder, all from Cornish Heritage Farms. I know you’ve seen them here lots before but I hope you’ll forgive me for using them yet again. 
A little distressing and stitching give it added depth and add to the shabby look. Sentiment is from the Tag You’re It stamp set. I just love the Kim Hughes Line. Just so you know…CHF is releasing another two fabulous Kim Hughes sets tomorrow. I know you’re going to love them. The Easter holiday has delayed Canada Post even longer than usually this time…sigh. I’m still stalking the mail box for mine. If you’d like sneak peeks…check out the CHF design team blogs (links in my sidebar). The designs will be in the CHF gallery tomorrow as well. Also check back tomorrow for the Thursday Ways to Use it challenge.
Until tomorrow…
Supply list:
Stamps: flower from Silhouette Blooms 1 (Kim Hughes Line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
birthday sentiment from Tag You’re It(Kim Hughes Line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
bird from Pretty Birds (Kim Hughes Line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Spanish Script Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Shabby Shutter, Brushed Corduroy, Antique Linen, Worn Lipstick Distress Inks - Ranger
Espresso Adirondack ink by Ranger
Cardstock: white cardstock - Prism Papers
Patterned paper: Fleuriste 8×8 paper pad by Cosmo Cricket
Other:
ribbon by Creative Impressions
Dragonfly brad and Copper brads by Creative Impressions
glitter chipboard by Making Memories,
Cornish Heritage Farms Design Team Coordinator
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I think it qualifies as Shabby! It is also beautiful!!! You have such an eye for placing each detail!
I love all your styles, but your shabby cards are my favorites! I look forward each day to seeing all the beautiful cards you create.
ooh. this is delightful! so many gorgeous details! way to rock this weeks cps sketch too!
Great shabby chic feel, that bird it too cute and I just love your stamping!
I LOVE this card! You always know how to mix patterns and elements perfectly — this is just beautiful!
Very pretty, J! love this shabby scrappy card!
Great shabby collage card! Thanks for the “quick tip”!
I like it! Looks kinda ‘collage-y’ too.
Beautiful mix of product and color.
Julia, this is a wonderful mix of style and design! Lovely colours and detail elements too!
Deena
This is such a beautiful card! Wonderful use of colors and other design elements.
Most EXCELLENT!
Very elegant!! I emailed you back regarding the stamp sets….but never heard back from you, so I’m wondering if maybe my email is floating around in space. I opted not to get the wheel after all. Let me know price with shipping for the oh so lovely and how you would like me to pay you. Best - Cassie
casslarson at suddenlink dot net
This is just stunning J! I love the layout and lil’ birdie!
This card is Gorgeous - luv it : )
You so rocked the CPS sketch - wonderful example and LOVE the stamping! What a fun mix!
This is beautiful Julia, love it!
Oooooooo….I looooovvvveee this !!! Those flowers are so pretty…and the little dragonfly…gorgeous!
Love this, Julia. That little bird is just precious on here!!!
This is so beautiful Julia—love it!
Melissa
I’m so sorry I can’t comment on each and every one of your cards! They are all so wonderful! Too bad I don’t have enough hours in the day!
Gorgeous Julia!!! WOWZERS!
This is very beautiful!! Love that bird!