Category Archives: Shabby Chic

Apothecary Art – Sneak Peek

Hi Stampers Another sneak peek at the stamp sets from the upcoming gorgeous Occasions Mini Catalog!  This stamp set is called Apothecary Art and it's to die for!  It coordinates beautifully with the Labels Collection Framelits Dies. The pattern paper is called Every Enchantment Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog and it is certainly enchanting!  If you notice at the bottom of the front, I used one of the… Read More »

Winter Post

Hi Stampers Send your love this Christmas season with the Winter Post stamp set. Mix the vintage and modern images in this set for post cards, scrapbook pages, or handmade cards with a unique twist. This set was the first stamp set in Shelli’s Signature Collection.  How about that! I guess you would call this a hybrid card since the background paper is from the Music Notes Stamp Brush Set   and was… Read More »

Rue Des Fleurs – sneak peek

Hi Stampers My goodies arrived at 6 pm tonight and I literally tore the box open to get at the stamp sets and especially the DSP.  The Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper is absolutely beautiful (see below)! The image is from the gorgeous new stamp set Rue Des Fleurs from the Occasions Mini.  The sentiment is from the same set.   I didn't know where to put the sentiment so I left… Read More »

Establish Elegance in Elegant Eggplant

Hi Stampers Now that is a mouthful! Established Elegance in Elegant Eggplant! I've discovered how much I love the Established Elegance Stamp Brush Set!  I love the vintage feel of it and wanted to make another card like the one here. This time I used Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive and Early Espresso.  The image was printed out in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla Card Stock with the dressmaker form faded to 50% so… Read More »

Established Elegance

Hi Stampers The Big Shot Class is over and as promised, here is the recipe for the Established Elegance Card & 3D projects: Isn't this card beautiful?  It's from page 125 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  I basically cased it but made a couple of changes to make it my own.  Though it doesn't look to be part of Shelli's collection, to me it does scream "Shelli!" The images… Read More »

Established Elegance

Hi Stampers Today's post includes the card and 3D project the ladies will be making for the Big Shot Class on Friday, 16 November 2011.  If you live in the Northwest Arkansas area and would like to attend, please let me know because I have a couple of openings left.    I'll have more pictures and the recipe and directions up on the blog after the class. The card features the… Read More »

Elements of Style

Hi Stampers I remember when the Elements of Style Stamp Setfirst came out.  Everyone was crazy about it and it was on everyone's must have list.  And this continues to be a favorite though you don't see it as often.  I love it because of it's images of vintage blooms, birds, and flourishes.  Decided to use the blooms from the set for this card and the sentiment from Beau Style. I'll… Read More »

Purse Gift Card Holder Video

Hi Stampers Here's the video on how to make these cute gift card holder purses.  We made a purse with matching card at our last Big Shot class.  Check it out here     Thanks for stopping by today Supply List   Paper:  Chocolate Chip Card Stock (102128), Real Red Card Stock (100052), Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper (124004) Accessories:  Antique Brads (117273), 1/2" Chantilly Crochet Trim  Ribbon… Read More »

Christmas Lodge

Hi Stampers Awwww – the California I remember and love!!! Today's post features the Christmas Lodge Stamp Brush Set and the Welcome Christmas Stamp Brush Set. The Christmas Lodge six-piece vintage-inspired set evokes the dignity and refinement of Christmases past. It coordinates beautifully with our warm and woodsy Frostwood Lodge product suite. This is such a special set — you'll want to buy extra sets for Christmas gifts!    I also used… Read More »

Beautiful Wings

Hi Stampers   Today's card features the gorgeous Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die. This chemically-etched die cuts and embosses beautiful wings at the same time. I cased the card that is on page 197 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  I'd been admiring it for a while and finally got around to making it.  I changed it slightly to make it my own. There are so many gorgeous projects in… Read More »