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Saturday 22 November 2014

Stripes at Stampotique

Hi Everyone
This week I have been totally lacking in inspiration, my creative juices have definately not been flowing, so in attempt to jump start them and try and understand my sewing machine a bit more, well a lot more, I set off into my craftroom to try and get both of thoses processes up and running.
What better reason to get crafty can I have than to join in with Corries's challenge over at
Corrie has chosen the theme "STRIPES" using anything but designer paper, in other words make your own.
I thought I'd have a go at making some fabric stripes. The first thing I did prior to sewing any of these to my kraft card was to read my sewing machine manual, moment of enlightenment!!! So with a little more confidence, and it was a little, I began my card.
I started by cutting strips of blue and naturals fabric, then I frayed them all, and then stitched them to my kraft card.
 
The Stampotique image I have used is "Global Warming" which I have stamped onto fabric with midnight blue Stazon, then cit out and frayed that slightly as well. It was then stuck to the card using heat and bond.
 
I painted the heart with Decoart Sosoft fabric paint.
I have added some stenciling with gesso through sequin waste and toned it down with stormy sky and vintage photo distress ink.
I then matted it onto red to match his heart.
Right I am away now to clear all the mess up that making this card has created, you wouldn't believe how trashed my craftroom is!!
Thanks for visiting
Love
Amanda X
 
 


17 comments:

  1. How inventive is this?! Love it because it's different and looks very tactile,well if your mojos gone walkabout and you still produce this what happens when it comes back Amanda!

    I may let you sew those curtains after all...

    Extra big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  2. Oh, I love your stripes.... Great idea with lovely end result !
    Corrie x

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  3. what a cool idea with the fabric

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  4. Wow, love the fabric stripes a super design and quirky image.
    Yvonne x

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  5. Amazing! I love the idea of using a fabric and your design is gorgeous! xx

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  6. What an amazing idea!!! Love is so much! Thanks for joining the Stampotique DC

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  7. Absolutely gorgeous, just love it all!!! :)

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  8. Wow your fabric card is beautiful, love the textures and colours. Fantastic!!! I hope you are having a great weekend, Shirleyxx

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  9. What a cool idea. Very inspirational. I love it. Hugs

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  10. I dub thee Queen of Cloth! This is just amazing, Amanda! So glad to have you inspiring us at the Stampotique Designers' Challenge!!

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  11. Using my sewing machine with any paper craft or fabric is something i do a lot these days. I needed to conquer my fear of the machine like you Amanda but now i love using it a LOT. There is something about how the paper feels after you have added stitching it becomes even more tactile.

    Gorgeous card, loving the stripes very much :-) xxx

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  12. Love it !!!!! Just fabulous! Great take on the stripes...... Thank you for joining us at the Stampotique designers challenge blog

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  13. I adore your fabric stripes on this card! Thanks for joining us again this week at Stampotique.

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  14. Yay,congrats on your top 3 Amanda,well deserved.....still think you should have made those curtains though :)))

    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  15. Aww this is so very beautiful, love it!
    Thanks for joining in with us at Stampotique :)

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  16. Brilliant!!! I love it Amanda - so cool!
    Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designers Challenge :)

    xx Arwen

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