Saturday, August 6, 2011

Mini Felt Purses











No stamping today. I used my BIG SHOT a lot! The purse is from the BASKETS & BLOOMS die from Stampin' Up. I folded the felt just above the bottom cut line. I trimmed the "fold line" that would normally would have scored on paper. I sewed a 1/4 inch on both sides. It really is that easy. The flowers are fabric scraps I had using the FUN FLOWERS die. If you only get one flower dies, this is the one to have! I mixed fabric stiffener and water (1 part each) into a sprayer. I sprayed each fabric layer after cutting and then scrunched them in my hands. I let them dry over night. It doesn't make them super stiff, it just gives them a bit more body. I will be putting these up in my ETSY Shop this weekend.



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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Backpack... and I'm back!





It's not for lack of wanting... the same old excuse! I just need to make time. Ok, enough of all that.


Check out my backpack! I have been wanting to make this FOREVER. Finally made time. I used my favorite Stampin' Up paper "Love Letter". The crown is from the Artistic Etchings with a bit of bling. I wrapped some gum with the same paper and made a pull for it.


The most important part was the template. You can buy it from the amazing Becky Robert's HERE. She had some gorgeous samples too.


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p.s. I'm working on my lighting!