Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Digital Tuesday # 2 Shabby Chic

Hello and welcome!! I have decided to create a new blog where I can post challenges so my other blog doesn't get too confusing.

I would like to thank everyone who participated in the last challenge. I hope you enjoyed working with the sketch. I will post the winner of the blog candy later today.


For today's challenge I chose the theme "Shabby Chic". If you are unsure what chabby chic is, this is what it means to me: distress a card (or project) by sponging, tearing or distressing the edges etc. and then add some pretty elements to it, like pearls, rhinestones, maybe a fancy ribbon. (Kind of antique-y and pretty).
There are so many ways to make a card look shabby chic. I can't wait to see what you all come up with!

***I am going to give away 2 digital images from the Digital Stamp Oasis to one lucky winner!***

To have a chance at winning, you have to
1. make a card using the theme and use at least one digital image. It can be from any company!
2. Post your card to your blog with a link to this challenge
3. Leave a comment with a link to your project.
You can submit your card until April 21st. 8am US central time. I will choose a random winner.
Good luck and I hope you will participate!

And here is my card for your inspiration.
Please leave a comment with a link to your creation, a random winner will be announced next tuesday.


23 comments:

  1. Ellie this is gorgeous!! I'm not sure if I'm a shabby chic kind of gal. I love the look, but don't know how to bring it to life... Hmmm.... I'll have to think about it... :)

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  2. The card is real nice, I love the look, I will try to make a card with it too.

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  3. Lovely card Ellie... I really should get myself one of those distressing edge type of tools. This looks Fabulous!
    Hugs
    Lynda =)

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  4. wonderful challenge, hopefully I'll get time to play.

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  5. Awwww, I love this card!!! Love the image you used on this :) Also your coloring looks Awesome!!!! :)

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  6. Gorgeous card luv the image, fabby colours, have great weekend, sue.x

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  7. Ellie, I love the shabby chic style, thanks for a fun challenge!
    ... Joyful Stamper: A Distressed Penelope!
    Thanks for looking!
    Blessings, Maria

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  8. Lovely card! Thanks for the inspiration! Here is my entry.

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  9. Ok, now that I know what Shabby Chic is, here is what I came up with...

    http://designingwithmichelle.blogspot.com/2009/04/hello-this-is-for-digital-stamp-oasiss.html#comments

    Can some one tell me how you put a hyperlink in comments posted on blogs?

    HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!
    Michelle

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  10. Hi Ellie, I thought I would have a go at this ! I've never done 'shabby chic' and not sure about my card, would appreciate you honest opinion, I can take a 'oh dear' !! ha ha

    You can see it here

    Lorraine x x

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  11. Your card is adorable Ellie...I just love the colors you used...

    Here's mine!
    http://ponderingsofpaula.blogspot.com/2009/04/double-digital-challenge-shabby-chic.html

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  13. I love Digi images, this challenge is brilliant i am so glad i can join in, your card is fab....

    Here is mine thanks for looking.Hugs Pops x x x

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  14. I am recently hook on digi images! LOL Love your challenges and am glad I actually got mine in on time this week.
    Shabby Chic Fairy Grandmother

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  15. Hi Ellie, Thanks for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower. Shabby Chic is my current love, and I have many examples on my blog. But I don't have any digi images and am slammed for time this week so I probably won't be joining this challenge. However, I will enjoy seeing what others post and maybe discover some new shabby chic blogs in the process.

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  16. Beautiful card, I love the images and the embellishments that you have used. It all pulled together quite nicely.

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  17. oh goodness, I had best hurry and put together a card for the challenge! I am sooooooo shabby with my cards, so this is the perfect one for me to do! I don't have any of your digi images yet, so I will use one of my freebies from a different mfg. for now, if that is acceptable.

    thanks for the opportunity to play along! :)

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  18. Shabby Wild Roseshere is my submission. what a fun challenge! thanks so much and have a great weekend! :)

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  19. gorgeous card, love this image and all the red, and the lace is lovely

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  20. this card is adorable and wonderful in every way pssible! LOVE IT! TFS!

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  21. Hey Ellie, I just finished my card for the gallery, but hmmm, now I'm wondering if I put a tear in it, can I enter it here? HA HA HA... No no, just kidding.... I just couldn't help myself by saying that....
    I can't wait to see what the new challenge will be, I never got to this one! =)
    Hugs
    Lynda =)

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  22. I love digital images.. I love the immediate gratification! Thanks for sharing your creativity, and the creativity of those that follow you. You can count me in for future challenges!

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