I had originally intended to use some gray seam binding for a bow (hence all the grays and no kraft card stock for the layers), but ended up unable to resist the softer, more feminine colors of this ombre` pink/champagne silk. I added little scraps of lace, tulle, and burlap string to add to the vintage feel.
I thought this paper was nearly too pretty to cover up! Couldn't resist using the scrap left over from the front of the card on the inside, as well as a strip of a coordinating print. This sentiment is one of my favorites from our Farmhouse Simple Sentiments set.
Here are the products I used for today's project:
- Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Farmhouse Simple Sentiments
- Memento Full Size Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Tea Dye
- Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool
- Authentique Stitches 6x6
- Rhinestones - Light Pink
- Pink/champagne 1.25" Variegated Silk Ribbon by May Arts - 3 yd Bundle
- May Arts 5/8" Crochet Lace - 2 Yard Bundle
- Prima Audrey Flowers - Taupe
- ivory May Arts 3" Tulle - 5 yard Bundle
- blue May Arts Burlap String - 10 yard Bundle
- Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue
- Scrapbook Adhesives-3L 3D Self-adhesive Foam Squares - Mix
- Tim Holtz Tonic Stamp Platform
And here's a little glimpse into what I've been sewing for the last few weeks! Everything you see here is hand-made by me...using the greatest machine on earth! ;)
Chemise, drawers, corset, and cage
Yes, I hammered every single one of those grommets in by hand!
More on the dress, and hopefully some photos of the event, later! Have a great weekend! See you next week!
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Oh Deb, Your dress is so amazing. I would love to see it when the skirts are done! My husband is a civil war expert but has not gone to a re-enactment. He does have an original southern uniform and I once attempted make him a period shirt with puffed sleeves. Even though I completed it, it was not very good. He has a beautiful collection of muzzle loader Rifles & pistols. I have an original 1906 Sewing machine (with the belt & foot pedals) with the original book that came with it. I would love it if you would send me a picture of your dress when complete. Have you made others? Also, I don't know if this would help with those Grommets or that you are even interested, but the cropodile would work great and save some stress. Hugs & Happy stamping! Lori
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Thanks, Lori! I think your husband and my friend Brad would get along famously. He is into all of the artifacts and history but not the crowds.
DeleteStill working on finishing my dress. As soon as this one is done I will be starting another!