I made a sign a few weeks ago to remind myself to use stitching. After an hour of not getting my machine to work properly. I packed it up and it will be on the way to sewing machine hospital in the AM. I had a small craft sewing machine from years ago so I put it together, dusted it off, tried to find the book, and after 20 minutes I got it to work. I don't think I am quite ready for this. Heck I'm not one to read instructions, how could I be ready. I just work on the fly. Experiment!!!!!
I think sewing on paper is some God given talent at the moment.
But I promise myself to practice..just like commiting to exercising, will see how it works out.
My card has some stitching to the left, some stitching holes to the right.
The Zipper flower is easy and there are many tutorials on this. There is a site listed at " Just Us Girls" if you are interested. I just found bits and pieces related to stitching and used for the card.
Entering it into the following challenges:
"Just Us Girls" Challenge #77 " 3-D and a Zipper Flower"
Sugar Creek Hollow "Sensational Stitching" ( sensational? don't know if I qualify !! ! !)
The Kraft Journal Challenge #12 "Flowers".
Fussy and Fancy Friday Week #33 "Zipper or a Feather"
Creative Belli Blog "Think Seamstress" (most everything here is Old)
All of these have some great inspiration on creating some lovely projects.
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the week .
I think my signature has taken a vacation..don't see it at the moment. Enjoy
PS: didn't post this the day I created it...took my sewing machine to the fix it shop and a note on the door...CLOSED...building for lease. Now Searching!!!!
13 comments:
this is a great card for the creative belli "seamstress" challenge-love all the elements and the layout-thanks for sharing with us-and thanks for the heads up on the linky error
I give you a lot of credit for taking out the little machine and reading the directions!! I love your card with all the sewing stuff on it! Good for you!! Thanks for playing in the Belli Challenge!
Fantastic card, I love all the images! Thanks for joining us at Creative Belli
Don't give up, Sylvia, you'll get the stitching thing. And once you do, you'll become addicted to it. :) I think the bits that you have on here add so much charm and detail. Love all the sewing ephemera and LOVE that zipper flower. This is just fantastic!
Thanks for playing along with us at The Kraft Journal.
This is fantastic, Sylvia. LOVE that zipper flower and all the wonderful vintage sewing ephemera you have added. And really, sewing on paper is easy. You'll get the hang after a time or two and then you'll be addicted!
what a beautiful card i love the zipper flower and all the lovly details. Thanks for joining us at fussy and fancy this week
Tineke
This is wonderful! I love how you combined the vintage sewing bits, your STITCHING (way to persist) and of cours, your gorgeous zipper flower. I love it in beige! Thanks so much for playing with Just Us Girls!
My goodness!!! This is too fabulous for words!!! Love the zipper flower and the gorgeous layout!!! I can't believe all the AMAZING details! There's just so much fabulousness!!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at JUGS!
WOW!! Suddenly I feel like in a time machine looking at my mom's noteboard back when she was still sewing dresses and clothes. Love this card.
Stunning card....I ran away from that challenge as I just could not see myself making a zipper into ANYTHING! Hope you find a place to repair your sewing machine. I am still using mine from 1972--a graduation present from my parents. Now everybody knows how old I am!!! ANYWAY, I just keep looking at your card because it is just my style! TFS!
Oh my...this card is gorgeous!!!
It brings back so many memories of learning to sew with my Mom. I haven't sewn in years, even though I did a lot of it when I was younger. I've been trying to talk myself into getting that Kenmore out, and giving it a go on some cardstock. You may have just persuaded me. lol
Wonderful card! Congrats!
Woohoo, aren't you on a roll? Chic of the week over at JUGS. I REALLY love this card - they did a good job spotting a winner this week! Congrats Sylvia!
Oh, that zipper flower is absolutely fantastic! LOVE it!!! Thanks for playing along with us at The Kraft Outlet. :)
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