Hi everyone,
Grab a cuppa, (it is quite a lengthy post) and read on. I do hope you find this inspiring:
Yes, it is time for another challenge at Fussy and Fancy ! Grab a cuppa as this is a long, but i hope interesting post. There is extra prize to be won too so do read to the end.T
It is my turn to host this Challenge and I have chosen a really fun theme entitled 'FUSSY & FANCY SHABBY BINGO FUN' This is an ideal theme for using up some of our lovely goodies from our sponsor at Live and Love Crafts
This, for me, stems back to many years ago when I Googled the Definition of Shabby Chic. I remember reading the most wonderful article on this. Can I find it now? NO! I have searched and searched without success. I remember it referring to opening a chest in Grandma's attic and finding all this lacey items, worn edges (distress?), things dreamy, floaty, delicate and bordering on romantic. I do wish I could have found it. So, this is the nearest article I could find when Googling it recently:
A brief explanation of Shabby-Chic / Cottage-Style;
The term "shabby-chic" was first used in the late eighties by fashion designer Rachel Ashwell. The term encompasses the decor you might expect to find in a tastefully decorated country- cabin, or maybe even your own Grandmothers house.
Many shabby-chic/cottage style themes centre around the use of shades of white. This is invariably combined with soft dreamy floral-patterns, wonderful pastel blues, greens, creamy peach, and delicate pinks. The concept uses many different types of vintage items such as old furniture ( white " distressed" finish is popular) , wrought iron curtain rods with flimsy sheer curtains (perhaps dyed with tea), luxuriant pillows abound, and of course, plenty of fresh cut flowers. Shabby Chic/ Cottage Style is not rigidly defined, but is achieved through an elegant balance of the old and worn, shiny silver accessories, soft snugly furniture and plenty of pillows, vintage glass pieces certainly add to the overall effect.
One could also expect to find rough, old lace and comfortable throw rugs, just think of how Grandmother decorated her home. If your Grandmother was anything like mine, she did not buy new furniture or household items. Back then many things were made by hand, or passed down. After all, Grandmother lived through the Great Depression, and two world wars. Durability and practicality were foremost; frivolous items were 'nay to be seen. Yet simple luxury and charm could be seen in abundance.
FUSSY & FANCY
SHABBY FUN BINGO
REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements are simple.
1. Go for either one full line (that is using items selected vertical, horizontal or diagonally) or better still go for full house. The chart is made it so that full house will be quite easy and enjoyable to do.
Those entrants who go for full house are asked to leave a comment on this post here on my Blog telling me they have gone for full house. I will then pop the names from the full house comments on my Blog into a hat and the lucky winner will win a little bit of something which I will donate.
2. Each entrant is asked to tell us what line they have gone for, and what they have used to qualify please.
3. Most of all, just have fun and let your creativity run away with you and ENJOY.
Here is the chart: It is not as daunting as it appears, if you read it through you will see it is using all of what many of us usually use:
FUSSY & FANCY
Or CAS with a twist
(DO
YOUR OWN THING)
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DISTRESSING
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DIE-CUTS
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A SPARKLEY MIST
(Glitter etc)
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SOMETHING
OLD
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SOMETHING NEW
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FRILLS &/OR LACE
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PRETTY PEARLS TOO
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DREAMY & DELICATE
(eg:
Dreamy delicate colours)
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TEXTURE & FLAIR
(Embossing,
Structure paste, Cheesecloth etc)
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VERGING ON ROMANTIC
(hearts, anniversary etc)
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MAKE ITA PAIR!
(2 of something)
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VINTAGE OR CUTE
(IMAGE)
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RIBBONS OR BOWS
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SHAPED OR SQUARE
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ANYTHING GOES!
(add something of your choice)
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SO, onto my creations:
I opted to make a card and matching altered Gift Bag using this lovely image, (this was cut from one of the papers), plus papers and embellishments from Live and Love Crafts. The die peeping round the edges is a Joy die available from Noor Designs Uk. Anything else is from my stash.
I went for Full House:
A Fussy & Fancy design
Distressing - I distressed the edges but it is hard to see
Die-cuts - Joy
Sparkley Mist - it is hard to see the sparkle on the photos but it is there
Something Old - I dug out my old charms
Something New - I cut into my new lace which can be seen at the left side from Ebay.
Frills/lace - The pleated frill at the foot of the image is from Live and Love Crafts. Lace is purchased locally, and also from Ebay.
Pearls- Love pearls! These were purchased locally.
Dreamy/delicate - I hope I have achieved this look
Texture - Cheesecloth and Dutch Doobadoo Structure paste from Noor Designs Uk.
Verging on Romantic - Bark hearts from Live and Love Crafts
Make it a Pair - Card and matching bag, and also two bows
Vintage - This lovely image was cut from one of the papers from Live and Love Crafts
Bows - These were from the lovely shabby binding from Love and Love Crafts
Shaped or Square - I went for square
Anything goes - I went for a sideways criss cross type design for the bag with detachable tag
A view of the card:
A view of the bag:
And the detachable tag:
Are you still awake?
I do hope you have time to pop over and take a look at the very talented Design Team's work on the Fussy and Fancy blog.
I hope you like this Challenge, it honestly is not as daunting as it might first appear, and most of the items a lot of use anyway - it would be really great if you could join in.
As always, thanks for looking, and have a great day!
Judy x
