Introducing Shabby Chic Hilde

I come from the Netherlands and live in a town called Leidschendam which is near the sea. I started scrapping 3 years ago. I've always liked taking photos and I collecting beautiful gift wrapping papers and beautiful pictures to stick into my diary. So I guess that paperart has always inspired me. I feel really happy when I am scrapping, I love to create something beautiful. I must admit it makes me proud as well....lol.

When I think of shabby chic I think of romance, lace, flowers, victorian style, beautiful embellishments..... I love the influence of Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters. Also vintage findings are always a great catch to add to your layout or altered item. I just love this style, it's a part of me I guess....

You can see more of her stunning work on her blog Scrap world.
Welcome to the Shabby Chic team Hilde.

Introducing Shabby Chic Chimene

I'm Chimene Vink. Married with Dirk. Mother of Jordi (15 years) and Annemijn ( 3 years).

We live in a beautiful small Village in the Netherlands.
I started scrapbooking in the summer of 2007 but it looks like I've scrapped all my life. I think I've made something like 300 layouts and a lot of mini albums. My favorite size is 12 x 12.
My mother has a lot of old family photos and when I started with these photos I discovered that Iwas in love with the vintage/ Shabby chic style.
Before my scrapping life I painted old furniture and decorated children rooms.
My other passion is photograpy. My kids are my favorite subject. But I also love to take photos of old buildings and all the treasures of the nature.
I'm a designer for a Dutch scrapbook magazine: Creatief met Foto's.
The articles are always vintage and Schabby chic.
When I was ask to be a design team member of Let's get Shabby I didn't have to think a minute about it. This is the perfect place for me: My home is shabby, my artwork is Shabby, the little dresses for my daughter are Shabby, I dream Shabby, I love Shabby!!
I'm so happy to be on the Shabby Chic team. Can't wait to work with the other talented girls:) And see all the beautiful creations you girls are going to make with the challenges!!!!

You can see more of Chimene's work on her blog The art of a dutch Vink.

Welcome to the Shabby Chic team Chimene.

Introducing Shabby Chic Jenneke.

I live in a small town in the Netherlands with my DB Ruud. I have 3 children, Niek (25), Marije (22) and Karlijn (22). Yes, twins ;-)
About 2,5 years ago I saw a scrapbook magazine and from that moment on I have been totally addicted to this creative hobby! Photography is another passion of mine.
I don’t have one style in particular. Sometimes it’s funky with bright colors and sometimes its vintage, soft and simple.
Shabby chic?? I love it!! Especially old (music) papers, lace, layers and pastels.
And now I'm a Shabby Chic Girl! Yes!! I'm so looking forward to work with this inpiring team!

You can see more of her work on her blog Just who I am.

Welcome to the Shabby Chic team Jenneke.

Introducing Shabby Chic Julie

I'm Julie and I live in Perth Australia with my Husband Craig and Daughter Asher. I'm the one that gave Mandy the push lol . My love of this craft started with stamping and making cards which eventually lead to scrapping. Now I do a mix of both and I am totally addicted.

To me the word shabby is lots of layers, lace, ribbons, flowers, paint, distressing and lots of it. Whether it be using the soft pastel colours or my favorite the earthy tones it is a style that I love adding to my layouts and projects.

I am looking forward to being a Shabby girl and can't wait for the challenges to start.

You can check out more of Julie's projects on her blog They call me the scrapnut.

Welcome to the Shabby Chic team Julie.