It's a Stitch Up!

Hello friends! It's Monday again, and you know what that means - a new challenge at Simon Says Stamp! We are into stitching and sewing this week, and there are so many ways you could work this into a project to share with us! You can get out your sewing machine...or not, it's all up to your interpretation! 

I got into the fun of creating my sewing themed flip frame, I just kept playing and didn't take photos along the way, but not to worry, I have plenty I took at the end! I started with this Tim Holtz Vogue stamp and cut it out with Simon's Stitched Oval frame. 

I was inspired to go in a fashionista direction, because my sister Eileen recently had some hand woven and designed pieces of clothing she created, entered into a fashion show. She was always the sewer in the family and I remember her winning prizes at the county fair. She is probably also the only one of us who would have tried to sew a Vogue pattern, I never got past Simplicity.

I went for simplicity with color, only using turquoise and vintage photo to create an antique look. The  ladies are painted with Dylusions spray ink and a brush, the lighter color just has some water added.

I dug into my stash to find some old buttons, bobbins, lace, clothespins and a hanger to create my cluster at the base. I wound old thread and ribbon around the bobbins. 

Lots of dimension and layers here! I am liking my simple color palette.

I hope I have inspired you with my home decor piece to join us in our challenge this week. I can't wait to see what you stitch up! 

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Be sure to head on over to the challenge blog to see all the creativity my team mates are whipping up!  Chris has been our guest designer for the month of August, and it has been wonderful to have her with us, so please join me in wishing her well! I know I will be keeping an eye out for her wonderful work.