Sunday, May 23, 2010

My latest creation....




I was practicing using some decorative stitches with this project. The pattern didn't call for any top stitching or lining for the bag, but I like to line my projects, I think it gives it a nice finished look. I also added the magnetic closure in the middle of the purse.
The second picture shows the stitching I added along the middle of the bag to joint he green fabric. I also top stitched the straps with a reinforcement stitch....I love the colors!

Monday, May 17, 2010

A wise owl....

This was a card I made my Mom for Mother's day. I have had the woodgrain background stamp forever and had not yet used it. I stamped it on the white c/s and then layered the old olive c/s over that. The owl was stamped from Fox and friends, cut out and popped up in the "tree". I used the new Smooch Spritz (LOVE these!) and just gave the whole card a squirt. I layered a piece of white c/s on the inside and stamped my greeting.
I made this card last minute for a b-day party my son was attending. I just received the new motorcycle stamp this week, and have been wanting to use it. I stamped the image in Versamark and then embossed it with silver powder. The background was embossed using my big shot and silver shimmer card stock. I decided to use the new Smooch Spray (white) as a last minute detail, as you can see I haven't quite figured out how to get just a little spritz!!! Some linen thread and a star brad finish off the card. The inside was layered with a piece of white card stock with happy Birthday stamped and a picture that my son drew for the b-day boy.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Spinner card

I made this card with my stamp club last month. We used the Sweet Pea designer paper, word window punch and the fox and friends stamp set. The turtle is actually embossed with craft ink and clear powder, and spins across the card when you tilt it....Lot's of dimensionals used!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Finally....



....remembered to take a picture of my charm. Click for a better view of the details. I used Vintage Vogue and Tiny Tags.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Card Swap


I am going to a card swap tonight so I had to get some cards made today!!
I used the Vintage Vogue set (surprise!) The flowers are made with the scallop punch, and the Sweet Pea DSP. I sprayed them with shimmer mist and scrunched them up. I also used the vintage wheel for the background on the sahara sand layer. I used versmark so it is difficult to see in the picture!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Recycling


My girlfriend has this great pattern for boys underwear that I really wanted to try. (I upgraded my sewing machine again and wanted to play!!) I didn't have any stretchy knit type fabric in my stash or ribbing, so I thought why not use an old t-shirt! I got about 4 pairs out of one shirt....I used the ribbing from the neck of the shirt for the waist band and then some stretchy fleece for the legs. My son loves them, even though they look a bit like a santa hat, he gets a kick out of the fact that they were made from daddy's t-shirt!