You're My Inspiration Challenge!

Welcome, friends! I hope you're enjoying all the blessings of summer. All is well here. I'm honored to be hosting the newest challenge over at The Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog!  

For the next two weeks our theme will be 'You're My Inspiration.' Simply find any type of image or photo that inspires you to create a vintage or shabby chic project. Please post your inspiration image on your blog along with your project, and tell us what it is you love about it. The inspiration image does not need to be included as part of your project, just on your blog post.

At the end of the challenge the team will choose their top four picks. Our first place winner will be invited to join us in a Guest DT spot at The Frilly and Funkie Blog. Three additional talented participants will receive badges to display on their blogs. Everyone who enters and adheres to the challenge guidelines will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique! For entry specifics and inspiration from my fabulous teammates just click on the blog link above. 

My inspiration image is from Pinterest. I'd include a link to the original blog, but it is no longer functioning. My adoration of flowers, gardens, and all things vintage is well known. Oh, and the roses are pink, which is the icing on the cake! This old garden house seems to tell it's own story, even if that story is different for each person who views it. If I had the secret garden that lives in my mind's eye, this little shed would be in it! 

The base papers are distressed, stitched, and layered. The boards for my card are created with wood embossed kraft cardstock and a shabby layer of paint. Design paper is also layered in there, as well as a die cut and distressed kraft frame. The sentiment is rubber stamped onto distressed kraft card.     

A plethora of pink roses and leaves create the focal point. 

Now I have my own shabby garden shed! 

Thank you so much for spending your time with me. I can't wait to see the inspiration behind your own beautiful works of art! I send wishes for all things wonderful to come your way!  

Hugs,

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Jute Twine	Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Tim Holtz Tonic Studios 9.5" Titanium Scissors	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Tim Holtz Tonic Studios Kushgrip Snip w/Non-Stick Blade & Cap
Ranger Inkssentials Wonder Tape - 1/2"	CutterPiller Pro Precision Paper Trimmer- 12"	Sizzix® Accessory - Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair	Sizzix® Accessory - Precision Base Plate for Wafer-Thin Dies	Ranger ADHESIVE - WHITE FOAM ROLL 1/2" X 1/16"x 2.1 YDS.
Prima Art Basics - Heavy Gesso - White 17 fl. oz. (March Pre-Order)	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Antique Linen	Dina Wakley Media 4 Piece Artist Brush Set (March Pre-Order)	Maja Design 6x6" Scrapbook Paper Stack - Coffee in the Arbour	Maja Design Scrapbook Paper - Coffee in the Arbour 12x12
Ranger Inkssentials Kraft Cardstock 8.5 X 11	Wild Orchid Crafts Mixed Pink Tone Mulberry Paper Trellis Roses 35mm	Mixed Pink Mulberry Paper Tea Roses - 40mm SAA-069

Something Old Challenge!

Hello, friends! How are you doing today? Are ready for a fun new challenge at the Frilly and Funkie Blog? The lovely Jenny is our hostess for the next two weeks, with the theme of Something Old. Her guidelines are as follows: I'm sure, like me, there will be lots of you who love all things vintage and enjoy nothing more than discovering old and unwanted treasure at thrift shops and junk markets. The challenge this time is to use something old either as the basis of your project or as an addition to your vintage or shabby chic creation. 

At the end of the challenge the team will choose their top four picks. Our first place winner will be invited to join us in a Guest DT spot at The Frilly and Funkie Blog. Three additional talented participants will receive badges to display on their blogs. Everyone who enters and adheres to the challenge guidelines will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique! For entry specifics and inspiration from my fabulous teammates just click on the blog link above. 

This is a theme I truly love! I collect many vintage items, and never pass up an antique mall or estate sale. 

I'm recovering from a hand injury, so I must keep my project quite simple this time. My 'something old' is a vintage pearl and crystal earring, and the button that forms the cap. It is altered using a combination of gesso and paints, lace, pearls, twine, a key, and Little Birdie Flowers.   

Additional pearls are added to the button cap, just because I love them!  

I send wishes for all things good and wonderful to come your way! I'm looking forward to seeing all of your vintage goodies and gorgeous creations! 

Hugs,

Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Tim Holtz Tonic Studios 9.5" Titanium Scissors	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Tim Holtz Tonic Studios Kushgrip Snip w/Non-Stick Blade & Cap	Ranger Inkssentials Wonder Tape - 1/2"
CutterPiller Pro Precision Paper Trimmer- 12"	Sizzix® Accessory - Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair	Sizzix® Accessory - Precision Base Plate for Wafer-Thin Dies	Ranger ADHESIVE - WHITE FOAM ROLL 1/2" X 1/16"x 2.1 YDS.	Venise Lace Trim1.375 Inches Wide
Little Birdie Printed Venice Petals Grey	Prima Art Basics - Heavy Gesso - White 17 fl. oz. (March Pre-Order)	PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Stormy Sky	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Weathered Wood	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Chipped Sapphire
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Black Soot	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Antique Linen	Dina Wakley Media 4 Piece Artist Brush Set (March Pre-Order)	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Jute Twine