Welcome to this month's Friend's of Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Waltz. The theme for today is shabby chic/vintage. It all starts at the WMS Forum in the Playroom.Now Shabby Chic is not my forte - I knew I had to use lots of pearls, pastel colors, ribbons and sponging! I think I got them all in on my little box today!
I covered the box with October Afternoon DP's (after sponging!) I adhered lace around the edge of the cover (after sponging!). I made my little rolled flower and leaves out of mulberry paper (yes, after sponging!). I used 3 different WMS stamp sets on my box - Very Vintage Labels No. 10, Victorian Frippery and Fancy Phrases.
So how'd I do with the shabby chic thing??? I think I'm getting the hang of it!
I covered the box with October Afternoon DP's (after sponging!) I adhered lace around the edge of the cover (after sponging!). I made my little rolled flower and leaves out of mulberry paper (yes, after sponging!). I used 3 different WMS stamp sets on my box - Very Vintage Labels No. 10, Victorian Frippery and Fancy Phrases.
So how'd I do with the shabby chic thing??? I think I'm getting the hang of it! My shabby chic box is quite COLORFUL don't you think?!
Public Service Announcement: Of course there will be prizes!!! One of the Blog Waltz participants will be randomly selected to win a stamp set of choice.
We'll also have a bit of a game going on in the August Blog Waltz Chat thread... a bit different this month...and one of the waltzers who plays will be randomly selected to win a stamp set of choice!
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps - Very Vintage Labels No. 10, Victorian Frippery, Fancy Phrases.
Paper: White - PTI, Mulberry Paper, DP October Afternoon - The Thrift Shop/Needs Paint & Still in Box
Ink: Ranger Distress - Tea Dye, Stormy Sky
Accessories: Sizzlets die Lots of Tags No 1 - SU, Zva Crystals, sticky pearls, May Arts Silk Ribbon - Stamp Simply Ribbon Shop, 1 3/8" circle punch, lace - May Arts Ellen Hutson LLC, chipwood box - Michaels, Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive, Scor Tape, foam dimensionals. Inksentials sponge and applicator - Ranger, Labels 10 and Labesl 3 Nestabilities.
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Julia, love the ribbon twined through the label, brilliant! Love the colours too, perfect.
ReplyDeleteO MY, Julia, this is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly nailed the sc/v challenge!!!!
Beautiful, Julia! I LOVE that October Afternoon paper! Your box is lovely and detailed and perfectly shabby chic!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love your box and how you cut open the middle of the label frame!
ReplyDeleteGreat box, fab details and love those colors together!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome job, Julia! You always do amazing with little boxes. This is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteOnly beautiful Julia!!! Love most things blue and lemon and this little Shabby Chic box is perfect!
ReplyDeleteNot able to play this time round but love to see all the beautiful projects made with Claire's sets.
ooh, love it... want it.. neeeed it!! lol. Gorgeous work!!!
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart, Julie! This is stunning and so beautifully detailed! WOW GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Julia this is so fabulous!! Gorgeous work as always!
ReplyDeleteOOOOWEEE LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!! Beautiful box Julia!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful box
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Julia!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful box Julia,I love the papers and the colours.
ReplyDeleteHugs Riet.xx
fantastic box: I love it! Yes, I think you do have the shabby chic thing down! TFS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning Shabby lil' gift box Julia! Love the framed sentiment & all the pearls!
ReplyDeleteShabby chic may not be your forte (according to you), but you certainly do it well. The box is fabulous in all its sponged glory.
ReplyDeleteBeatuiful!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous box, Julia! Great use of those pearls!
ReplyDeleteThis little box is just so cute! Love all the details!
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again, Julia - your box is FAB!! You've definitely nailed down shabby/vintage.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Oh Julia, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a totally gorgeous little box Julia - I love every single bit of it!! I think the way you've curled the ribbon through the frame looks so elegant - such a beautiful project!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable and elegant... Love it!!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely! Love the way you cut the middle of the frame out and the fab pearls and the ribbon! FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteJulia, I think you have this Shabby chic thing down 100% plus... this is magnificently created... and also the details are perfectly appointed.. lovely box... Love, Light and Peace...Bonnie
ReplyDeleteShabby chic style not your forte-could have fooled me this is shabby/vintage perfection!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun little box!! Love the warmth it emits...Shabby embraced! Beautifully done
ReplyDeleteYou nailed the shabby chic look, Julia! Exquisite box. Love how you intertwined the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteJulia, I love how you so often do a non-card treat and you take the humblest things and make them drop-dead gorgeous. This shabby chic vintage box is a fine example.
ReplyDeleteJulia, your little box is divine! You nailed the shabby chic look! I especially love the way you cut out the inside of Labels 10.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lisa
Julia, your box is sooo wonderful - great idea, to make a box, with the lace and the colours - wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty shabby box Julia. Love the papers, the sponging, the great tag! :o)
ReplyDeletei love love the distressing of the pattern paper. what a fun cheery color combo. this is absolutely darling gift! and your use of the frame is perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove your shabby chic box...gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful box Julia!! I think you have that Shabby Chic thing perfected!
ReplyDeleteI think you do shabby chic very well. Beautiful box.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...shabby chic...and more...Julia...your inspiration rises every time I visit...Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove the open Very Vintage Labels No. 10 frame! What a gorgeous shabby chic box!
ReplyDeleteI think it's AMAZING!! Awesome Julia!!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't stop staring at this beautiful piece of artwork! Really fabulous and I love the vintage, romantic feel.
ReplyDeleteWOWZER!! So stunning, elegant and just beautiful!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Julia! I'm waltzing slowly this month, as you can tell. Any hoo...I really love these little projects you put together. The ribbon, flower, stripes, it's all so adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Julia....you do shabby beautifully!!!!! Love the stamps you used, colors, details, and your silk ribbon is the icing on the cupcake!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely nailed the shabby chic and the colors are perfect! Wonderful wonderful creation!
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