Today I finally made my first fabric postcard, complete with a metallic gold stencil of a flower in the center. I have a pic of it to show you...It's nothing too fancy, just a first try at working with fabric, which I glued in place...
I also have been working with fabric making other things such as this bookmark I made for a challenge on the Pamela Joy Purses Ning site...you should check out this great ning site-everyone is super nice and there are always challenges going on where you can win free prizes!!! Here is the bookmark I sewed and embellished for one of the challenges:
For embellishments I glued on some "fun foam" shapes of flowers and a butterfly, after topstitching the bookmark. Not too bad for my first try, I suppose....
I also just received a book about beginning embroidery, and incorporating beading into your embroidery stitches...I can't wait to get started with this new form of art! I love to hand sew, just never really knew enough about it to really get the hang of it. This book, shown below, is going to be a breeze to learn from...:
It even shows a small amount of instructions on adding beads to your embroidery. You can find a lot of ideas and patterns on Google as well....
Well, I guess I have enough things to keep me busy for a while, so I had better get started, huh???!!!
Also, leave a comment including your email address and you will be entered into a drawing for a hand painted bangle bracelet, made by me. Here is the bracelet-it has a pink hibiscus flower design painted on it, then coated with a good varnish.
Don't forget to post your email address, so I can email you and let you know you won the drawing, plus I can get your mailing address!!! The drawing will be held on June 15th, 2012.
Good luck and Happy Creating!
Laura Thykeson
I also just received a book about beginning embroidery, and incorporating beading into your embroidery stitches...I can't wait to get started with this new form of art! I love to hand sew, just never really knew enough about it to really get the hang of it. This book, shown below, is going to be a breeze to learn from...:
Well, I guess I have enough things to keep me busy for a while, so I had better get started, huh???!!!
Also, leave a comment including your email address and you will be entered into a drawing for a hand painted bangle bracelet, made by me. Here is the bracelet-it has a pink hibiscus flower design painted on it, then coated with a good varnish.
Good luck and Happy Creating!
Laura Thykeson
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteIf you need any embroidery tips let me know. I've done lots of it. I suggest you get a needle threader. It makes embroidering so much easier.
Anne
Thanks, Anne for the help and the suggestions! I am sure I will be asking you for lots of advice!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the lokk of the Doodle embroidery. Ive never really been interested in it but that book cover makes it look awesome, lol. Might have to look at putting it on my wish list. Love the bracelet you made too & the flowers are awesome on it. Cant wait to see you back only when youre ready though & Im glad to see youve arted & I bet that felt really good too, lol.
ReplyDeleteTake care still
Ooops Email address in case I happen to be lucky lol is shazza007 at hotmail dot com & thanks for the giveaway too It looks really beautiful with the hand painted flowers & being handmade by someone you know too is really nice xo Take care
ReplyDeleteSharon
Your flowers are always so beautiful for us to see, so glad you're getting better! Mmmwwwahhh~ FGM~ :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Shanna, and you are now entered in the drawing for the bracelet!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pamela my dear...you always know just what to say to make my day!!!
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