Lori challenged us to make yo yos or other fabric embellishments for the Crafty Secrets challenge this week. More details about this card and a chance to win some Thomas Kinkade papers in this post on my blog if anyone is interested.
Paper:
Christmas Image and Journal booklet (Heartwarming Vintage)
Suede Brown Medium (Prism Papers)
Cryogen White
Ink: Versafine by Tsukineko (Vintage Sepia - stamped sentiment)
Tim Holtz Distress ink by Ranger (Vintage Photo - sponged edges)
Other:
Tartan fabric from an old shirt
Vintage buttons
Linen thread
Grungeboard Elements by Ranger
Gold acrylic paint
Classic Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinder
Sewing machine and thread
Fiskars edge punch (Threading Water/Scalloped Lace)
TFL!
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 GMT Views: 1645
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Registered: September 19, 2006 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 10479
Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @ 4:00 AM
This is WONDERFUL!!! Isn't it amazing how different the same image can look!! LOVE your yo-yo ... perfect fabric and the buttons/flourish ... perfect touches!! I alway love your style ... wonderful creation!!!
Registered: June 23, 2006 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 4676
Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @ 5:30 AM
Love this Joanne! I really like the gold chipboard~ it just shines. Great plaid yo-yo too. Thanks for the stitch size tip and all the inspiration you give on your blog. So glad you could play!
Registered: July 19, 2007 Location: Orangevale, Ca Posts: 3724
Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @ 6:07 PM
Wow Joanne this is absolutely gorgeous, so rich , traditional and vintage all at the same time. Your execution is superb...no surprise! Love that trio of buttons and the plaid yo-yo. The grundgeboard in gold is exquisite! TFS and thanks for taking the time for this challenge!
Registered: April 22, 2005 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 14382
Fri, Oct 02, 2009 @ 2:41 PM
This is Wonderful! I love this collage you have made and the one from a couple of days ago also. Just Beautiful!! I would love to be able to collage like this. It is a wonderful form and I am at a loss as to how to do it. Saving this for inspiration! I should start an album just for your cards!