It all started with a little grey skirt.
A skirt that had a lot of sentimental value.
but so unassuming it was relegated to the closet wallflower pile.
always.
until today...
today that little grey skirt finds her destiny...
see, this little skirt just happens to have a lovely little liner underneath...
and I just happen to have a pair of scissors
how convenient! (or tragic, depending on
how you look at it) hee-hee
no fear, just chop chop!!!
why yes, this is exactly how my bangs looked as a child...
I still have the touch!
carry on!
my favorite things!!!!
vintage papers!!!!
Rubbermoon spiral pod stamp!!!!
Tim Holtz Distress Ink from Ranger Inc!!!!
exclamation points!!!!
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begin by random stamping on vintage paper...
then
create a 'reverse contrast' print
with white ink
stamped on dark paper
I just tore a page out of a magazine for this
*(make sure ink is dry on glossier paper before copying)
trim strips from stamped magazine page and place on vintage paper
add some fun little 'scatter marks' with a sharpie
arrange your stamped papers
face down in your printer,
put transfer paper in paper tray
* I used 'Tailor' iron on sheets from Michaels
then hit 'copy'!
by the way - using 'reverse/mirror' feature on
copier prevents words transferring backwardsBelow are my printed copies...COOLIO!!!!!!
now just put pattern face down on fabric, and iron!
pull paper up and there you go!!!!!!
* sometimes the pattern will just partially transfer
no worries!!!!
it simply adds character
I made 3 transfer sheets, adding some of my own artwork
to the mix
now it's time for 'cut & paste'!!!
if you sew, feel free to stitch your little heart out.
I am much better with glue...
I embellished and bedazzled with buttons,
sparkly ribbons, and raggy strips,
including some cool mesh from Linnie Blooms!
and yes, my patches are also are pockets...
and here ends the tale of how little gray wallflower skirt
became the 'life of the party apron',
and lived an artsy bohemian life happily ever after.
xoxo
*find fun stamps at rubbermoon.com
* find more treasures at linnieblooms.com
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OMG This is SO great! Thank you for a brilliant idea that sparks a kazillion things in my head! And so much FUN!! XO
ReplyDeleteThank you !!! I love the word 'kazillion' ! :D
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ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! Inspiration galore!!! Such an amazing project with so much good information! Thanx so much, Lor!! Top notch!! :-DDD
ReplyDeletethank you Sweet T! xoxo :)
Deletethank you Miss Linda!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI love this apron. I love Bohemian.......:)
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