Hello Friends
The talented Jenny (Buttons) is our host this month at A Vintage Journey and Jenny's theme is
Sew Special.
Here is what Jenny says: Add fabric to your entry in some way, be it felt, burlap, ribbon or cloth and if your really feeling brave maybe include a touch of real or faux stitching. We are looking forward to seeing what ideas you have to incorporate this sew special theme in your vintage, shabby, mixed media, art journalling, industrial or steampunk projects.
Here is what Jenny says: Add fabric to your entry in some way, be it felt, burlap, ribbon or cloth and if your really feeling brave maybe include a touch of real or faux stitching. We are looking forward to seeing what ideas you have to incorporate this sew special theme in your vintage, shabby, mixed media, art journalling, industrial or steampunk projects.
My thoughts immediately went to Tim's dress form die when I saw Jenny's theme. I was also inspired by one of Richele Christensen's quilting projects (a pin cushion) and I made a pin cushion 'button' box, using fabric I hand stamped and one of Eileen Hull's dies - the Cookie Box. I also made a card to go with it.
There are a lot of photos so I will try to keep the words to a minimum.
Using Blueprint Sketch paint I stamped onto some cream coloured cotton with Tim Holtz Dots and Floral stamps. I didn't worry too much if I missed bits because I wanted a shabby look anyway. Remember to wash your stamps immediately after using any paint on them.
This month we are being sponsored by the fabulous Calico Craft Parts, a small, family run business who are offering a generous prize for one lucky winner, you can see all the details over at A Vintage Journey. We really hope you will join in our challenge, it is such a great theme!
Thanks, as always for your visit, I hope to see you again soon!
Hugs, Anne xxx
There are a lot of photos so I will try to keep the words to a minimum.
Cut the fabric into triangles.
Machine stitch the triangles together.
Cut into a circle and hand stitch a running (gathering) stitch around the edge.
Pull the running stitch to form a circle and add toy stuffing. Glue to a piece of card.
Make the Cookie Box (Eileen Hull Sizzix 659874) according to the instructions. Paint the lid and bottom with Blueprint Sketch paint. After adding a button to the top of the pin cushion, glue this to the top of the Cookie Box.
To make the card, I used Tim's Dress Form die, some paper from his Correspondence pack, some gauze and some ribbon.
I also used Tim's new Doily #2 Thinlit die and some Chit Chat stickers. I machine stitched the elements to the base card.
I hope you like my projects, I had fun making them!
Thanks, as always for your visit, I hope to see you again soon!
Hugs, Anne xxx
