Shabby Chic Kit - I finally did my layout!!

Hi everyone

Here is my layout for the Shabby Chic Kit - I had lots of fun with this

The whole layout

Detail

There is a lot more too - I have popped info on my scrapping blog and detailed pics

I have used most of tte kit and the cabochon kit to match....... and other than that letters and backing paper nothing else!!!!! - there is a lot in this kit - and it looks pretty good don't you think - all together - nice when things work!!

Lots of love
C

a freebie on your order this weekend

For this weekend only you will receive an extra free packet of 3 blooms when you place an order over $10 in my Etsy shop

You can even nominate which blooms you would like:

• A Little bit Country
• Tea for Two
• Fantasia
  
• Monet Inspired Blooms

Just convo me on Etsy or message me here and I will be happy to give you this little gift as my present to you.....

Just sharing the love ladies!

Love
C

feeling and painting something from the centre

I have had a very trying last 8 days with work stuff and it continues this week - everyone is feeling fairly raw

One of my managers is leaving tomorrow..... which is sad ...she is developing her career and I am so pleased she is - but I will miss her terribly

I always do a painting (mixed media) for my managers who leave the organisation and I haven't felt like doing it ..... I have felt wrung out and fairly raw too - even at the weekend I just sat and couldn't get with it......

But I started last night and finished it tonight and think it is the best I have done for a while - strange isn't it - out of rawness comes a creation from the centre of my heart.....

Faith

So to Gen - here is 'Faith'.......... Goodbye and the best of luck with your new challenges - I know you will be wonderful



This is my inspiration

"When you come to the edge of all the light you know,
& are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown,
faith is knowing one of 2 things will happen:
There will be something

solid to stand on,
or you will be taught how to fly."

Til next time

Carol

Lets get shabby.....the challenge

Have we got a treat for you!

A wonderful array of beautiful creations

from the Shabby Design team which now

includes our five new Shabby Girls!

CHALLENGE #17

is about:

"Raiding Your Sewing Boxes"

But before we have a ‘Non -Sewer Shabby Revolt’ on our hands:

(did some of you throw your hands up in horror!! lol)

you don't need to sew unless you really want too!!

It's important to read all the information here....

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Our challenge for you this month is to create your project using items from your SEWING BOX.

We would like to see at least three (noticeable) sewing box treasures on your creations and seeing as our Sponsor Carol creates some amazing embellished pins:

then

PINS need to be one of your three.


My Entry!!

The sponsored prize to the winner of the challenge by me!!!

Plus there is something special in my etsy store now to celebrate

Here we go girls (told you I am excited)

Shabby Chic Kit - $7.50 US


Shabby Chic Hat Pins $4.00 US


Shabby Chic Cabochon Set $3.50 US

Close up


So pop into my store and there is more to reveal too over the next few days

Thanks Lets Get Shabby for the chance to sponsor your competition.... I really appreciate it!


Newsletter is now out - for your copy email me at Tattered Inspirations


Cheers
Carol

Lets Get Shabby

Drum roll please........I am delighted to be announced as the sponsor of Lets Get Shabby for this month

Lets Get Shabby is an awesome blog where a monthly challenge is set and a sponsor assists with prizes and giveaways.......

So this month I have been lucky to be chosen and I am so delighted to meet new friends and old - some I have known for years.....

Pop into the Lets Get Shabby blog for new ideas and wonderful tutorials.... a lovely talented lot of passionate artists who explore the shabby chic style and techniques.

More to come - keep you posted!!

New hat pins

Here we are lovely new hat pin sets of 5 to go with the new blooms - Tea For Two and Fantasia

They include a bloom as well - just spectacular!

So I thought you might like a peek?

Tea for Two Hat Pins (set of 5)

Think bone china tea sets, English Breakfast tea and chintz table cloths.....
these blooms use many of the beads and findings in the
Tea for Two blooms (sets of three - see post below)

Lovely, elegant and very usable

Fantasia Hat Pins (set of 5)

Who doesn't love these colours and the large pin at 7cm is really spectacular!!
These hat pins go with the Fantasia Blooms (set of 3)

Now to do a tutorial for a special event - back later to announce it!

Love
C

Blooming Wonderful

What is Spring about anyway - lots of gorgeous blooms!!

There are heaps in my Etsy shop now - and some more to be loaded tonight (after I have been shopping with hubby)

So if you are into blooms have a look at my shop - you cannot buy them anywhere else!! All only $3.50 pack of 3 (US dollars)

Monet Inspired Blooms....... watercolours and beautiful cotton lace
Tea for Two Blooms............. remember bone china tea cups and chintz?
A Little Bit Country Blooms..... think country colours, buttons and frayed edges

And loading tonight - Fantasia Blooms (these certainly aren't a quiet sort of flower)

And now for Fantasia



Stay tuned for exciting news tomorrow!!!! And pop into my shop for a new kit, cabochons and hat pins to look at..... Shabby Chic and oh so lovely

Love
C

PS Stay tuned.........I think that the Design Team - Rachel and Shellee - will love these and I am sure they will share some ideas with you!! Yep they are on their way ladies!

Design Teams Winning Layouts!

So here are the gorgeous layouts by the Tattered Inspirations Design Team

These clever ladies are so talented I am delighted to have them with me on this adventure..... hold on to your hats ladies!

From the gorgeous Shelee Lark



And the amazing Rachel Walsh


I am totally so happy to have these wonderful designers on board - I am sure you will be too as we bring you some very sweet, sassy and beautiful vintage stuff in the year ahead....

And quietly (secret) - pop into the shop in Sunday ......... big stuff happening!

Love
C

Congratulations new design team!!!!!

Warmest welcome and congratulations to these gorgeous ladies who have agreed to be on Tatterered Inspirations Design Team

Welcome to the beautiful Michelle Lark and Rachel Walsh

How awesome is this ..... such talented and wonderful ladies ...... I am so delighted

Thanks to everyone for entering - your work was also wonderful it was a tough decision - please email me your address for a little gift in the mail for entering as a little thanks from me!!!

I am sooooo excited!

It seems to me

It seems to me that sometimes little things make the world go round

Finding a heart leaf


Or a red heart flower



And sometimes you need to remember how small you are and how the world is wonderfully diverse

That touching your heart is important and needs nuturing

Sometimes it is the awesome things that let you stop for a while and ponder

The wonderful symetry of a whales tail


And the amazing gentle animals they are


And sometimes we have to rest in the quiet - wonder at the world, take in its beauty and be quiet to listen



Wishing you hearts and love (and a place to ponder) on this Tuesday

win a vintage kit

All you need to do is leave a comment on my blog about what you would like to see in my kits and when I get back I will randomly draw a winner

Also design team call finishes Oct 20th...... I hope I have a few more entries - but the ones I have are awesome ...... if you like these kits and want to play with a new one every month .... please enter .... just email me a photo of a vintage page

See you when I return everyone

Off to a hen's night tonioght nad packing tomorrow!!

Lots of love