Hi everyone and hope you all ok..
FUSSY & FANCY SHABBY BINGO FUN
Sponsored by Live and Love Crafts
Hosted by our lovely Judy
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.
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 the post on my Blog at http://inkypinkydelights.blogspot.co.uk/ 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.
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
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MAKE IT A PAIR!
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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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For my DT Card i have used the Top Row from the Bingo Board
Viva Decor Happy Birthday Stamp
Spellbinder Oval Die
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
Stickles
WOC Roses
Take Care
Hugs
xx Lozzy xx
