Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Shabby Chic

Shabby Chic is the challenge this week on Simon Says stamps Challenge, now I'm sure this is a posh name for Distressing. So out come the Tim Holtz distressing tool and used it on the Daisy Bucket paper, not sure if I was too rough but it torn the paper, I was hyperventilating at this point as I tried to tell myself it would enhance my shabby chic!
The cool dude is from Whiff of Joy which I think is available at Simon Says Stamps. Not sure about the gap between the sentiment and the age button but being a chaps card doesn't give you many options for embellishments.
Do fancy being on Design Team well Simon Says Stamps are looking for two, check out this post.
Oh and don't forget you could win a fab Simon Says Stamps voucher for entering this weeks challenge.
Just as life was returning to normal what happens it SNOWS, sitting here writing this post I'm listening to the local radio to find out whether DD is going to attempt going to work but seeing as cars are being abandoned on the road she goes on I guess she won't be going. Hubby just didn't bother with the car just put on his wellies and walked.

54 comments:

Valérie Goldenschue said...

Wow, this card is wonderful.

The blue with black and white, it's very sensationnal.

Nilla said...

Wow, so many layers! Perfect card for a 18 year boy (man)! Love it! Hugs Nilla

Wishcraft said...

Great card, the blue really sets off the black & white. Love the image too. Lisa x

Andrea said...

wow, this is really a stunning card
love the image, the strong colours
fabulas done.I love it
hugs andrea

Mandy said...

Stunning shabby chic..he looks a real stylish chap..love the papers.i think the tear adds to the over all effect..snap I'm looking out of the window and it's snowing...all the schools are closed again..
Mandy xx

Dotty Jo said...

Great card Debby, love the colours that you have chosen. I love those Daisy Bucket papers and think they look great with the bright blue. Very shabby chic! Jo x

Mandy said...

Gorgeous card Debby, fab colour combo and distressing, you did make me laugh with your hyperventolating, I can't bring myself to tear the paper!
Hugs Mandy xx

Sharon said...

Love the colours on this card Debby, really looks good for a male card.xx
Hope you don't get too much more snow, it hasn't gone here since Xmas.x

The Crafty Blonde said...

Fabulous card, love the cheeky chappy looking very swave in his suit. The papers and distressing look great.
Lyndsey xx

shaz earl said...

Fabulous card Debby..that stamp is brilliant one i must get...great colouring..hugs Shaz x

Suzie Q said...

hi Debby,
this is superb so ideal for the males in our life stamp works so wellx
i love your distressing and the torn bits look great1
stay in warm and knock us out some more smashers!!!
love
Suzie qx

kelly ledder said...

FAB CARD DEBBY!! Love the image so cute x

Juls said...

just fab!! you have got shabby chic down to a fine art! and I love the colour combo, so striking! Hugs Juls

Unknown said...

Hey Debby,

This is a really great male card! Love the colors and the image is just perfect!

Unknown said...

Debby what a beautiful card, very chic.
Beautiful colors.

Hugs Suze xx

annemarie said...

wauuuuw I love this card,the colors are just fab. Great for a boy who turns 18.

hugs Annemarie

Nannieflash said...

Hi Debby fabulous card, love the way youve layered it up. Well done with love and hugs Shirleyxxxx

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Debby :-) I think the torn paper does add to the shabby look eh ,, I tore my lovely magnolia paper too ,, almost had heart failure ha ha :-) He is just soo chic too eh ! quite a dapper young man :-)


Luv
Lols x x x

gina g said...

Hi Debby i love this card its fab great papers and colours, it's snowing quite heavily here in Essex just when most of it had melted lol. luv gina xx

cats whiskers said...

Awesome card sweetie just love the colour scheme
Hugs Jacqui x

Trudy said...

Hi Debby,beautiful card I love it.
Hugs Trudy

Alison said...

Fab card, I love this stamp and the blue really makes the card POP

Hugs
Alison xx

Unknown said...

oh wow what a gorgeous card I love the DP I really must get myself an embossing tool I love the effect they give. Can you recommend anywhere.

Dena said...

Striking colors and gorgeous layout!!! Love it!
Hugs, Dena

Danielle said...

Your distressing is perfect on this card Debby - you did a great job - papers tears and all!
The colour combo and papers are fab and the WOJ image is adorable! Love it!
Hugs, Danielle

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi debby,
This colour combo is fantastic. I love it. The image is great for a boy card and the whole thing works so well.
Hugs,
Fiona x

brenda said...

What a great card and such a striking colour combo.

Snow's back here as well Debby, getting a bit fed up with it.

B x

Chris said...

Gorgeous card Debby and such a great colour scheme, love the shabby chic effect. Chris x

Marina said...

Fabulous card Debby!
Gorgeous image and colours.

Hugs,
Marina

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Debby,i love your image and papers.
So gorgeous colours.

Hugs Riet.xx

Stacey said...

I love the ripped bits! Totally adds to the shabby-chic-i-ness! ♥

Anonymous said...

Oh my!! How adorable!! What a fun challenge too!! :) Love the fancy black and white here! HUGS

Karen said...

Wow! A very chic card, Debby! Also great colors for a male card!
Hugs,
Karen.

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Debby,i love your image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Kathy said...

Haha when I seen this challenge I thought about your dislike for the distressing (LOL) but this is fabulous!!! Your tears looks so cool as does your Charlie!! Love the colors that you have used as well!!
Hope all is well and have a great night!
:)Kathy

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Another great male card. Love the blue with the black and white. I think the torn paper does make it more shabby chic. Marianne x

Nina said...

Great card, Debby :)

Hugs from Nina

Becky said...

Stunning card Debby, don't think that sophisticated chap could ever be described as shabby though lol!!
Love the colours you've picked too!
Love Becky xx

Beryl said...

What a fab card Debby - the papers are lovely and your distressing is brilliant. Great WOJ image too.
Beryl xx

Saskia said...

Great card Debby... so elegant!

Saskia :)

Jo said...

Lovely card Debby, fab mans card. Hugs Jo x

Mina said...

stunning Debby, I love the papers distressed like this...they go great with the image
Mina xxx

Giò said...

Hi Debbie!!! Fab colours this card!!
Really beautiful card for a young men!!!

Hugs
Giò

Emma said...

Striking card Debby...love the colour combo and details.
Hugs Emma x

Donalda said...

Oh this is just adorable dear. I so love those papers and your coloring is gorgeous as always dear

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

So brilliant, you have done the shabby chic too perfection, he is a smart little chap and the colour combo. wow! janex

Jo Nevill said...

Hehehe you make me laugh, I did think of you when I saw "shabby chic" as I know how much you adore distressing !!

Your card is gorgeous Debby and you have done a brilliant job of your shabby chicness !

Take care,

Hugs,

JO xxxx

Timcso said...

Beautiful card Debby! Love the colours, the papers and the image!Perfect!:)

Hugs, TĂ­mea

Dragonlady said...

Absolutely stunning hun, shabby chic done to perfection, and I love all the layers.

Hugs Ali x

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Great card, Debby! I just love the combination of colors...it really makes the aqua POP! Also the variation of papers really adds texture!

Thanks so much for continuing to inspire with your beautiful creations each week!

Mmwah!
Steph

Beth aka BR-T said...

Wow Debbie this card is terrific and that fella sure is dapper! Beth aka BR-T

Anonymous said...

I love the turquoise with the black and white! This is so elegant, love that handsome guy!
Hugs,
April

Jenny said...

Lovely card Debbie. I love your colour scheme it's so vibrant and explodes on the screen. Great distressing.
Jenny

Simone said...

Such a stunning card, Debby!!!
Simone