Embracing Romance: A Shabby Chic Card Creation

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Today, I’m thrilled to share a recent card creation that truly captures the spirit of romantic vintage—a beautiful shabby chic design. This style is all about soft colors, delicate textures, and a dreamy, nostalgic feel, and this project is full of all three!

The Elements of Romance

The foundation of this card is a beautiful floral patterned paper in soft pinks and greens, instantly setting a whimsical mood. Layering is key to the shabby chic look.

The Focal Point: The Lady and Her Flowers

The central image is a cutout of a young lady in a soft lavender-colored dress, holding a basket of flowers. This die-cut or fussy-cut element grounds the scene, making it feel like a romantic stroll through a blossoming garden. Notice the delicate flowers woven into her hair—it’s all about those tiny, perfect details!

Texture and Lace

One of the most essential elements of a shabby chic card is texture. On the upper left, I've incorporated:

 * A piece of beautiful crocheted lace in a warm cream color, giving that immediate heirloom feel.

 * A doily or lace-inspired die-cut element, adding another layer of intricate detail.

 * A few pearl embellishments scattered among the lace, adding a subtle touch of elegance and shine.

The Floral Bouquet

What's a garden scene without abundant flowers? I've used a mix of handmade paper flowers and other floral embellishments to create a stunning, three-dimensional bouquet at the bottom:

 * The large pink roses are beautiful examples of intricate paper flower crafting, with their layered petals giving them incredible depth.

 * A striking coral/red paper flower provides a wonderful pop of color, preventing the design from feeling too monochromatic and drawing the eye.

 * Smaller purple pansies and other tiny blooms are tucked in among the larger flowers, adding depth and that lush, "overgrown garden" feel that is so characteristic of this style.

Crafting the Look

The key to achieving this shabby chic aesthetic is balance. You want many layers and textures, but you also want a cohesive, soft color palette. Here are a few quick tips inspired by this card:

 * Muted Palette: Stick to soft pastels—pinks, creams, lavenders, and light greens.

 * Mix Textures: Combine smooth paper, rough fabric/lace, and dimensional flowers.

 * Use Dimension: Pop up your main focal image and larger flowers with foam adhesive to make the scene truly jump off the card.

I hope this beautiful, romantic card inspires you to create your own dreamy shabby chic projects!

Products used from IAR

Leaves - https://www.iamroses.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=cat_show_pro_detail&cid=20504&pid=89165

Daisy - https://www.iamroses.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=cat_show_pro_detail&cid=20922&pid=1255623

Curly rose - https://www.iamroses.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=cat_show_pro_detail&pid=83454

Achillea cottage - https://www.iamroses.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=cat_show_pro_detail&pid=1207224

Challenges entered:

https://iamroses-challenge.blogspot.com/2025/10/october-iar-challenge.html?m=1

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/10/october-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html?m=1

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html?m=1

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/10/classic-design-challenge-10-2025-octnov.html?m=1

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/10/weeks-720-721-anything-goes.html?m=1

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/10/october-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html?m=1

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/10/allys-angels-99-anything-goes-theme.html?m=1

https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/challenge-224-ag-things-with-wings.html?m=1

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the card.

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Monochrome Mint Magic

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I'm excited to share a project I created for the latest Pinkfresh Studio Challenge it's all about Teal, which is focused on monochrome designs! This challenge really pushed me to get creative with tone, texture, and dimension, all while sticking to a single color family. For my card, I chose a beautiful, calming mint/teal color palette, which gives the finished piece a clean and contemporary feel.

Focusing on Texture and Dimension

Since a monochrome card can easily fall flat without contrast, I focused heavily on incorporating texture and dimension using my favorite Pinkfresh Studio dies - Foliage shaker die

 * The Background: I started with a light teal cardstock that has a subtle, where I cut out strips of same cardstock and added it diagonally. This texture provides a great foundation and visual interest without competing with the main elements.

 * The Die Cuts is the focal point: The star of the post is the leaf die cut. I did some die cut inlay technique using two more shades of teal. Placing the leaves in the four corners helps frame the central sentiment beautifully. The remaining die cut pieces I stacked them together and added to the center and finished with a sentiment. 

To finish the look, I added a few subtle gold embellishments—tiny metallic dots placed strategically on the leaves and around the sentiment. They catch the light and add a tiny bit of sparkle without breaking the monochrome rule. 

This project was a fantastic exercise in using different shades and materials within one color family to create depth. I love how the cool tones make this a perfect card for anyone, year-round!

 

Challenges entered: 

https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/blogs/card-making-challenges/september-2025-challenge

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/09/september-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html?m=1

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/09/anything-goes-weeks-718-719.html?m=1

https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/september-challenge-happy-birthday.html?m=1

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/hqcolcb-9-starts-3-sept-with-bewas.html?m=1

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/crafty-catz-challenge-701.html?m=1

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-10-anything-goes-card-making.html?m=1

 Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the card. Stay happy and keep crafting.

Celebrating in Style: A Fun Birthday Tag Card

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Nothing says "happy birthday" like a handmade card, and this one is an absolute treat! Crafted using amazing products from Simon Says Stamp, this card combines sweet imagery with clever design to create a truly special keepsake.

The star of the show is the adorable cat, ready to party with its festive hat and a big, beautiful balloon. The coloring on the image is soft yet vibrant, bringing the character to life. Wrapped up in a tangled mess of ribbon, this little kitty looks both mischievous and celebratory, while a stack of colorful presents sits close by, adding to the festive mood. The geometric design, along with the scattered gold gems, provides a perfect base. The three "Happy Birthday" banners are a brilliant touch, layered diagonally to add a dynamic feel to the composition. It's the perfect way to make someone's birthday feel extra special.

 

Challenges entered:

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/09/ccc-102-anything-goes-with-featured.html

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/hqcolcb-9-starts-3-sept-with-bewas.html

https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/september-challenge-happy-birthday.html

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-329-tags-andor-thank-you.html

https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2025/09/game-77-snarky.html

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the card.

Stay happy and keep crafting.