by
Kim
The project was to use Blumenthal Lansing's photo fabric...and to make it funky. The photo fabric is pretty cool. I ran it through my printer and it looks great. Niece 3 looks groovy in her 70s outfit at the homecoming parade.
Sharing the spotlight is BL's matte finish buttons. The colors are perfect.
In the end, I decided against the rick rack. It was busy enough.
Have you used photo fabric that prints in your printer?
Take your Vitamin C!
by
Kim
“Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while. That’s because they were able to connect experiences they’ve had and synthesize new things. And the reason they were able to do that was that they’ve had more experiences or they have thought more about their experiences than other people." -Steve Jobs.
Talk about Vitamin C!
by
Kim
I have a tendency to replay the bad or worrysome things that happen to me, inside my head like old reruns. Are you like me? I have been wearing out an old memory for about a week. It isn't good, I don't like doing it. Thankfully, God came to my rescue with these verses from Isaiah.
I do see that the future is where my focus should be. The past is past. And that makes me thankful too. I just need a reminder sometimes.
I added this page in my journal and though I would share this verse that snapped me out of it....
Take your Vitamin C!
by
Kim
Hand stitching is one of my favorite things to do. I can make a fabric and floss project last forever. Layers of fabrics and embroidery are just the beginning. Then, adding beads and buttons and other stuff is the really fun part for me. I like the textures it all makes. And the colors.
But, this one is for quilt market and it has a definite deadline. So, I am working toward an end to the project. Here is one corner of the piece. Stay tuned for the entire thing....very soon.
Notice that only the background has been hemmed. The surface decoration shows the rough fabric edges and the floss knots. For me, the point is texture and color. It will not ever be washed, so the rough edges and knots add to the texture without adding worry about fraying and falling apart.
More stitching.......trying to work some rick rack in some place.
Get out a needle and take your Vitamin C!
by
Kim
I have been cogitating on the photos I saved from New York Fashion Week. Obviously, I am not a fashionista, and don't understand a lot about it. I probably only saw a fraction of what was shown in NY during the week. But, some things did jump out of the pile of photos I collected from many different fashion shows from the week.
Jewelry is a form of fashion, so it is fun to see what is happening out there. And maybe we will find some inspiration to use in jewelry making.
See through clothes! In many forms.
Floaty fabrics.
Long and short.
Two things in one here.....lots of color, which surprised me since when I think of the NY fashionistas, I think black. And there is a really bold use of stripes and colorblocking going on.
This crosses over to the trending I did recently for jewelry. Texture: feathers and fringe. It is also kind of floaty, so there is a crossover there too.
So, does anything inspire you that you can use in making jewelry? Or making anything else?
Take your Vitamin C!
by
Kim
Guess I need to label my glass better because in the basement, all colors do not appear to be what they really are.
Anyone want some hot cinnamon candy corn?
by
Kim
Seems like only yesterday that I was working on Halloween. Yeah, It was.
When the Amazing Helen asked if I would work on this project, I hoped I could do it justice because it had the potential to be awesome. I am not sure it turned out awesomely, but it is quite striking. It is a project for Michaels. I will share with you when and how they use it for the holidays. The buttons are all from Blumenthal Lansing and can be purchased everyday at Michaels.
I covered a styrofoam cone with buttons. Covered. There are several rhinestones buttons on it, and if that was not enough bling, I added some gems glued onto more buttons. It sparkles. Then I stood it on a mercury glass pillar candle holder, (that was very reasonable when I used my 40% off coupon on it) and it was the perfect touch.
I admit, this tree took a lot of buttons to cover it. But it was worth it. Traditional yet blingy.
Start collecting buttons and take your Vitamin C!
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