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Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
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Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by Soupie Fri Nov 06, 2009 12:52 am
This challenge is based on the shabby chic style of scrapping. (One I am sure most of you have heard of but that many of you, like me, may not have attempted before.) Shabby chic is all about portraying an elegant, sophisticated feeling with a worn, homely distressed look. (Think big, old country houses with faded worn sofas, curtains, old paintwork, collections of cracked teacups and floral or lace bedspreads.) The overall effect is supposed to be that of being well worn and much loved.
Common techniques including crinkling, chalking / painting, distressing, inking, sanding, tearing, stitching – anything ragged or torn works well.
Your challenge is to create a shabby chic style layout incorporating the following techniques common to this style:
- Pale colours
- Distressing
- Fabric / lace
- Stitching
And the optional (bonus points) criteria for this challenge is to use buttons!
Here is my example layout, "Precious"...
The prize for this challenge is a $20 kit (with instructions) from our very own Scraphappy Kat!
All entries must be loaded in the “Not Too Shabby” folder in the Nov CC Gallery folder by midnight, November 25th!
Common techniques including crinkling, chalking / painting, distressing, inking, sanding, tearing, stitching – anything ragged or torn works well.
Your challenge is to create a shabby chic style layout incorporating the following techniques common to this style:
- Pale colours
- Distressing
- Fabric / lace
- Stitching
And the optional (bonus points) criteria for this challenge is to use buttons!
Here is my example layout, "Precious"...
The prize for this challenge is a $20 kit (with instructions) from our very own Scraphappy Kat!
All entries must be loaded in the “Not Too Shabby” folder in the Nov CC Gallery folder by midnight, November 25th!
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by vickstar Fri Nov 06, 2009 12:56 am
That is gorgeous!! Love the challenge Sue!! 
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by Charmane Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:30 am
gorgeous page Sue!!! Can't wait to get stuck into this one too
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by stampandscrap Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:46 am
Cant wait to try this one... Love the layout Sue...
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by Kathie Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:04 am
Just adore that LO Sue!!! Beautiful work!!
xoxo
xoxo
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by felicityw Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:41 am
gorgeous LO/
love this challenge.
love this challenge.
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by Guest Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:33 pm
Lovely layout! Exciting challenge!
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by kayjay Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:05 pm
Such a delicate & soft LO Sue
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Kaylene
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Kaylene
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by Toni M Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:33 pm
Ive never tried shabby before so this will be fun!!
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by Soupie Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:15 pm
Toni M wrote:Ive never tried shabby before so this will be fun!!
This was my first attempt at shabby too, I loved having a go at it!
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by robyn Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:46 am
I look forward to seeing your next one then!
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by robjud Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:39 pm
I have uploaded my take here:
https://scrapbookingtop50.forumotion.net/gallery/WHAT-S-YOUR-STYLE/Challenge-2-Not-So-Shabby/Mabel-pic_780.htm
Loved doing this one.
https://scrapbookingtop50.forumotion.net/gallery/WHAT-S-YOUR-STYLE/Challenge-2-Not-So-Shabby/Mabel-pic_780.htm
Loved doing this one.
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by Julie M Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:28 am
Love your example!
Looking forward to trying this one.
Now that I have finished my SIL 50th album I can scrap for me!!!!
Looking forward to trying this one.
Now that I have finished my SIL 50th album I can scrap for me!!!!
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by vickstar Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:00 am
Julie M wrote:Love your example!
Looking forward to trying this one.
Now that I have finished my SIL 50th album I can scrap for me!!!!
Wow Julie, i can't believe you have finished scrapping all those photos!! Awesome effort!!
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by robyn Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:42 pm
https://scrapbookingtop50.forumotion.net/gallery/WHAT-S-YOUR-STYLE/Challenge-2-Not-So-Shabby/Bride-pic_788.htm
This is my LO for the challenge. It is my mum.
This is my LO for the challenge. It is my mum.
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by MandyJ Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:18 pm
Sue, LO is gorgeous (as usual!). B looks sooo cute!!
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by vickstar Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:50 pm
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by Guest Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:17 pm
Here's my take on this shabby challenge :lol!:
https://scrapbookingtop50.forumotion.net/gallery/WHAT-S-YOUR-STYLE/Challenge-2-Not-So-Shabby/Lucy-1st-day-childcare-pic_816.htm
https://scrapbookingtop50.forumotion.net/gallery/WHAT-S-YOUR-STYLE/Challenge-2-Not-So-Shabby/Lucy-1st-day-childcare-pic_816.htm
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Re: Challenge 2: Not Too Shabby!
by meterr Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:37 pm
wow... got one done! added all as asked, plus button
https://scrapbookingtop50.forumotion.net/gallery/WHAT-S-YOUR-STYLE/Challenge-2-Not-So-Shabby/wishing-u-were-here-pic_821.htm
https://scrapbookingtop50.forumotion.net/gallery/WHAT-S-YOUR-STYLE/Challenge-2-Not-So-Shabby/wishing-u-were-here-pic_821.htm
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