How to Make it Shabby! What Makes a Shabby Chic Junk Journal? 

And we as creators know it is a "style". It's been referred to as shabby chic for as long as I can remember. Gosh, what else would we call it? Lol

@@bonnielipke1962 I’m glad the term means something in your mind Bonnie. That means you understand what I’m referring to. Thanks for the feedback.

Well said Kathleen!

@@tfntexas Thank you Tammie!

Exactly right, Kathleen! I actually remember seeing the name of the very notable designer, William Morris, connected with the "Shabby Chic" style.

Oh that’s very kind Nancy! Thanks so much for the encouragement!

Thank you Dawn! Nitty gritty coming soon.

Oh Keryn! I’m so glad you hear your thoughts today. Thank you very much!

My pleasure Kerri! Yes, Shabby and Vintage mix so well, don’t they? Thanks for watching!

Yes, doesn’t everything that is feminine in us call out with this style! Thanks for the encouragement Linda! I appreciate you.

Shabby reallly is such a beautiful, feminine style, isn’t it? Thanks so much for stopping by!

Thank you very much Ina!

Haha - I’m sorry the explanations take such a long time! Thanks for your patience! The first decorating video is coming right up!

Yes, I agree many books really are not shabby at all, haha, and I too love the shabby part of the equation. Thanks so much for coming by. The next up is the eclectic style, of which I think you are queen.

Hope you enjoy it!

Thank you Carol! I appreciate your patience!

Thank you Gloria! Well, they overlap some, and I think shabby developed from the vintage style, so it’s easy to confuse them. And it’s a confusing subject - style. I appreciate the support.

Thanks very much Cara - my pleasure. The cluster kit is really so useful, in a number of ways. Thanks for coming by!

Awesome! Thank you Sharron!

Yes, that’s so true Elaine! Shabby blends with both Vintage and Grungy really well. And, of course, there is a whole continuum of artistic interpretation! Our community is just so creative! Thank you for watching.

Well, it's easy to be confused, and journal makers combine styles all the time, so that isn't surprising - to be confused. And there really are no real rules, but sometimes it does help to break things down. I'm glad this was helpful - more help coming up. Thanks so much for watching.

Thank you so much Lori! I’m glad you stopped by!

I’m so glad you think so Andrea! Coming up!

You are so welcome Darla! Thanks for hanging around.

Thanks very much Dawn! There is quite a lot of overlap, as you say.

Hahaha - so funny Marie! Good thing there are no grades, haha. Thank you for watching.

Thank you so much Tilda!

My pleasure Bonnie! Thanks for stopping by!

Aw thanks so much Dawn! I appreciate that.

I'm so glad it's helpful! Thanks for stopping in!

My pleasure Mindy! Oh, I’m glad you have the cluster kit - so handy! Thank you for watching today!

I was hoping it would be helpful Myra! Thanks for watching.

I’m so glad Marcy! Thank YOU for the encouragement!

I’m glad you think so Rebecca! Thanks so much for watching.

Thank you Chris - I appreciate your steady support!

Thanks very much Teresa!

Haha - that makes me smile Nana! Thank you!

Thank you so much Joan - I love Shabby too!

I’m glad to know it April, thank you so much!

That’s a real accomplishment Aurora - well done! The benefit of digitals or scrapbook paper, in this case, is that designer helps create the style in those foundation pieces. So taking on that role yourself is the fun of it, right? Good job!

@@BeAgainBooks thanks! Yes! I enjoyed the process of looking through magazines and books, looking for images and styles to fit the journal I’m working on. It takes me a lot of time, but I enjoy it!

I really hope so Donna - I hope it is helpful and appreciate your watchtime!

So glad to shed just a little light on it Joyce! Thanks so much for watching.

Thanks very much Karen!

Thank you Jackie!

Thanks very much Michele! Yep, Kate is fine - doing well, thanks for asking!

Wow - thanks for the heads up. If that’s the case, there is a whole shelf of books in the library also in violation. But I appreciate the feedback and research what else it could be called. Thanks Victoria!

​@@BeAgainBooks looks like Victoria is right ... l just googled it! Maybe just change the video title, it's ok to say it and you're not selling it - maybe Shabby Victoriana style would work ... 🤷‍♀️

@@cottonconfetti Well, it’s an interesting situation, but calling it something else actually dilutes the purpose of my point. It’s a certain “style” and that’s what it’s called. To call it something else would confuse people about what I’m actually describing in a review of the style. Because it is a name that people associate with a “style” rather than a product, one has to use the name to describe what you are actually talking about. That would be a fair use, I think. The genius of Rachel Ashwell is that she achieved her vision with that trademark name. When you hear the term “Shabby Chic” people understand what you mean. I may not be able to achieve her vision in my journal ( as someone else may not in designing a bedroom).That’s certainly up for debate. But when I’m trying to explain the style, using her trademark to describe what I’m talking about is like calling a table a table. There really is no other way to describe it.