Monday, November 5, 2012

let's get shabby!!!

i'm pleased and proud to have been honored this week with a guest design gig at one of my favorite challenge blogs, the shabby tea room, and the inspiration for week #139 is particularly fabulous, so i cannot wait to show you!


to play along, just use the colors in the photo to make the papercrafting project of your choice, and be sure to include at least one *PUMPKIN*!!! easy peasy! this one was SO INSPIRING i was able to make a card even without electricity, so you have NO excuse not to play, right?! here's my card:

(vintage: lace, fabric dogwood blossoms, text paper die cut into leaves using cuttlebug dies; patterned paper: basic grey, prima, pink paislee, glitz, authentique, making memories; brads: crate paper; chipboard letters: jenni bowlin studio; border punches: rocollections; ink: colorbox; adhesives: staples brand gluetape runner, 3m foam tape, sewing machine... hand-cranked all the way!!!) 

i have to say that while nothing has been exactly *EASY* this week... (we lost our electricity, water, heat and internet monday night thanks to a certain miss hurricane sandy, ta v much, and are still waiting for it to return!) ...making this card was BY FAR the most fun i have had, and it really felt great to do something creative! luckily, i was able work early in the morning when the light is best in my dining room, and then bring the completed card (and my iphone) to my mom's to stage a photo shoot and upload the photo to my blog. believe it or not, all of the "props" in the photo were just sitting about as decorations, and the windows in my mother's garden room make a nice bright backdrop, don't they? niece madeline and nephew matthew were even on hand to offer styling advice AND share their halloween candy, so it made for a super-easy job!

i hope you will be inspired to check out all of the glorious projects by the lovely miss debbie and the rest of the amazing design team at the shabby tearoom, and then link up your own fabulous work! i can't wait to see what *YOU* will make!

14 comments:

  1. What an adorable card! Lovin' all the fall colors and sweet pumpkin!
    So sorry to hear about what Sandy has done to you and all in the East Coast, my heart actually ache when I watched the news, I hope you stay warm and safe my dear friend!!!

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  2. I BET that felt good! It's absolutely stunning :)

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  3. Such a sweet card Lauren! I didn't know you where in Sandy's path. Hope you're warm and dry...it's gonna get better Sweetie~ Lots of love and hugs to you, Rebecca

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  4. wahooooooo...so glad you could be crafty during all that....your card is perfect!

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  5. What a fabulous card. I am love the colors of the pumpkin. I do hope you get power soon..

    Hugs~

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  6. A true crafter at heart for sure. Hope the lights come back on soon. I am sure you are just done with mr noodle cups and cup a soup by now. So glad your mom is fairly close to be able to have a few amenities. That is a long time with no electricity!

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  7. WOW!!! This is just GORGEOUS!!! And I LOVE the table setting ... just perfect for your card ... hope all returns to normal soon ♥♥♥

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  8. Gorgeous card!!! And, big praises to you for getting your card done for the guest design spot this week!!! I so hope that your power is restored soon, take care...hugs!

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  9. Lauren - BRAVO!!! Congrats on being guest designer over at The Shabby Tea Room. They always have the most beautiful inspiration pictures and you will rock that DT, no doubt! I am so impressed with your efforts to get this card done and on your blog!! I've been wondering how you have been faring. You go girl!
    Blessings,
    Michelle

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  10. Lauren - BRAVO!!! Congrats on being guest designer over at The Shabby Tea Room. They always have the most beautiful inspiration pictures and you will rock that DT, no doubt! I am so impressed with your efforts to get this card done and on your blog!! I've been wondering how you have been faring. You go girl!
    Blessings,
    Michelle

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  11. This is one gorgeous card, Lauren. Love the lace, the borders and that fantastic pumpkin. So pretty!
    Sorry you're still without power... thank the Lord for your Mom's home being close by... and for your fun time with the kids. Hope things are made right there soon.
    Hugs!

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  12. Congrats on your GD spot! Awesome card!

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  13. Such gorgeousness! As usual, love all the texture as well as the fun die cuts.
    Cheers,
    Shanna

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  14. Really nice card Lauren! Love all the layering and gorgeous border of lace. You have displayed your card in a very pretty setting:) Hugs

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