Hi everyone and welcome! It's the second week of our latest challenge over at Frilly and Funkie, and our host Sue Carrington has this to say; "I love to include meaningful sayings on my projects, sayings that speak to me and inspire me to do the things I do. What I would love to see on your projects for this challenge are the words and sayings that mean a lot to you and inspire you."
The winner will earn the chance of a Guest DT spot here at Frilly and Funkie, and everyone who enters and follows the rules will go into the draw for the chance to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique. And there are Top 3 Badges for three further outstanding entries, chosen by the Design Team, because choosing just one winner is so hard!
Here's my canvas for this challenge, inspired by the display of fabric swatches on clipboards that adorned Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements stand at the recent Quilt Market. Read all about it HERE (and you'll see the wall I mean in the first photo!)
The whole theme for this canvas is that word LIFE, spelt out in Letterpress Blocks. The various swatches help document memories and the every day objects that make up our lives; pressed shirts, a romantic trip, long time friends, a great night out, cutlery, and a fun day skating - a real life quilt.
The base of the canvas was covered in a sheet of Dapper paper and stencilled with some Texture Paste through the Mini Latticework Layering Stencil. I used some of the Eclectics Elements fabric and stamped on some of the Textile Surfaces before stitching them to wadding and mounting on small kraft tags. The Hinge Clips were made for this piece too it seems!
Just one word can conjure up a whole picture. Several can hold a special meaning. So which words will be your creative spark? Hop on over to Frilly and Funkie to see the ones used by my talented team mates and then it's over to you.
Can't wait to see what you come up with! Until then take care of yourselves, Jenny xxx
Can't wait to see what you come up with! Until then take care of yourselves, Jenny xxx
This is a masterpiece! Love love love! love the idea and colors are absolutely incredible! you're a genius!Barbara
ReplyDeleteLove your tag canvas Jenny, each little tag holds its own moment in time. You have a lovely collection of elements on the tags and the red machine stitching and little touches of denim brings them all together beautifully with the red texture paste and the blue script letters. A clever use of the 3 for and E love this piece. Mo x
ReplyDeleteFantastic ideas on this project. I love the use of the little clip-thank you for sharing your ideas.
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Absolutely gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Jenny x love your fabulous tags and the way in which they are all so unique
ReplyDeleteLove it xx
Best wishes
Annie x x
Fabulous inspired piece ! Jenny Love the whole concept and of course its executed wonderfully .
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What an amazing project Jenny!! I love the story it tells with every element you included. The upside down 3 for your E is brilliant, and those red flowers look like glass, amazing!! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favorite of all time. I love the warmth of it, and the way you've captured little bits and pieces of our lives here. The display mechanism is genius, and the details are divine. I super love the texture you added to the Dapper paper. I want to hold this one in my hands and drink it all in. Oh, and those red flowers....just the perfect POP of color. Love, love, love! xo
ReplyDeleteI love this! So vintage and clever
ReplyDeleteAnother very clever take on the theme with fabulous inspiration from the Eclectic Elements board. Love every single tag in fact they look like mini clipboards. Brilliant designing my friend xxx
ReplyDeleteAmazing creation! SO many amazing elements, embellishments and dimension! LOVE this~wonderful inspiration!!!
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You are so creative, Jenny!! Wow, this is amazing!! I love the design and the embellishments you added!! The red flowers are such a perfect pop of color and a perfect touch!! Love, love this!! Stunning!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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I totally ADORE this project, Jenny! Unbelievable details and thought. I love the wildflowers in the gap, so so perfect!
ReplyDeleteThese look fabulous and love how you've used the #3 for an E in life xx
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, Jenny! where do I start? I love the entire concept, but those sweet little tags sum it all up! Love the wildflowers that really pop and marry this entire project pulling the red from the thread on each of the tags. Clever, clever display! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLovely project...Loving all the fun fabric bits and great mementos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project Jenny! love all the tags with all their adornments - so fun to look at all the detail on each tag! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love the design with the many tags in a row! Love that you started from life and built the tags around that concept. Beautiful and inspired!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I never thought to use a rub on on the film strip-that's awesome! :) I love all of these inspirational tags!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite colors! LOVE the tags, and red stitching...so fun. And love the whole painted letterpress...never seen them white before. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove, love and then a little more love for this! So many details for the eye to delight in, and the limited colour palette works a treat.
ReplyDeleteAlison x