I really have a passion for sewing, and try to use it in most of my work, like this card featuring the Sew Thoughtful and Sew Thankful Cling Mounted Stamps from Red Rubber Designs!
I started with an older sheet of Basic Grey's "Lucille" paper, and cut up some pieces to collage together with Prima Clear Gesso. Then I sprayed it with some LSG sprays (Cotton Candy Pink, Hottie Patottie Hot Pink, and Black Orchid Silver). After distressing the edges, I machine stitched them with a black zigzag. For the design elements, I took my inspiration from sketch #135 from As You See It, making it vertical and foregoing the striped background.Instead I used the stripes for the banner with my sentiment.
The mannequin was embossed with Ranger's Fine Silver Embossing Powder, and colored with Distress Spray Stain (Brushed Pewter). Then I added the skirt and corset that I made out of black lace and pink organza, stitching the sides of the corset to give it some shape, and hand-stitching the lacing up front. It was SEW fun to make!
The sewing machine, scissors, and sentiment were embossed with Ranger's Fine Black Embossing Powder, and the sewing machine and scissors were also colored with Distress Spray Stain (Brushed Pewter). Behind the sentiment banner, which was machine stitched in silver, I rubbed some Inka Gold in Platinum. Even though both stamps include buttons, I decided to add some real ones for a little dimension.
I started with an older sheet of Basic Grey's "Lucille" paper, and cut up some pieces to collage together with Prima Clear Gesso. Then I sprayed it with some LSG sprays (Cotton Candy Pink, Hottie Patottie Hot Pink, and Black Orchid Silver). After distressing the edges, I machine stitched them with a black zigzag. For the design elements, I took my inspiration from sketch #135 from As You See It, making it vertical and foregoing the striped background.Instead I used the stripes for the banner with my sentiment.
The mannequin was embossed with Ranger's Fine Silver Embossing Powder, and colored with Distress Spray Stain (Brushed Pewter). Then I added the skirt and corset that I made out of black lace and pink organza, stitching the sides of the corset to give it some shape, and hand-stitching the lacing up front. It was SEW fun to make!
The sewing machine, scissors, and sentiment were embossed with Ranger's Fine Black Embossing Powder, and the sewing machine and scissors were also colored with Distress Spray Stain (Brushed Pewter). Behind the sentiment banner, which was machine stitched in silver, I rubbed some Inka Gold in Platinum. Even though both stamps include buttons, I decided to add some real ones for a little dimension.
Thanks SEW much for stopping by!
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Love that your card has so much actual sewing on it and also that all the other elements have something to do with sewing, too! Thank you for joining our „Stitching real or faux“ challenge over at the Crafty Cardmakers ;o) Happy crafting,
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A lovely make, the dress is so sweet and a love how youve incorporated all the sewing ideas. Thanks so much for joining us at Stamps and Stencils. Ruth x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, I love the little sewing details you have used and the fabric dress is a lovely touch. Thank you so much for joining us at Fantasy Stampers.
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Lesley
Lovely card, the sewing theme is fabulous ! Thanks for joining us at Stamps and Stencils. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteLove your lacy dress with the tied bodice and the stitched framing - beautiful background colors too! thanks for joining us in the AVJ Sew Simple challenge! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! Thank you for joining us at AYSI, good luck!!! Amy DT
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the dress you've fashioned here and the vintage collage look! Thanks for joining us at As You See It Challenges this time.
ReplyDeleteA lovely sewing theme card with a real feminine touch . thanks for joining us at a Vintage Journey
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with the lace dress and all those sewing accouterments.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Fantasy Stampers. :)
A fabulous card Drea. Love the lacy dress. Thank you for joining us at A Vintage Journey xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your lovely crafting for our “pink” theme challenge at More Mixed Media – hope to see you again soon x
ReplyDeleteLovely work. Thank you for joining the challenge at More Mixed Media. Hope to see you again next time.
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