Thursday, February 12, 2009
Ways to Use Fabric...
So, I am NOT a sewer, even though I REALLY want to be. My mom is AMAZING at all that stuff, she quilts, she used to make our clothes, she makes the coolest stuff for decorations, she even did all the alterations for my wedding....but not me, I can't sew a straight line. My next stamping purchase is GOING to be a Janome, but until then, I am NOT a sewer(and I may not be one after I get it, but I am going to TRY)!! When I saw today's Ways to Use It challenge, I figured I wouldn't be able to play, but then I remembered these GORGEOUS Cotton Scraps that I got from Crafty Secrets. They are so easy to work with, and although it would be better to sew mine down, I used red line tape to attach it to my Really Rust card stock. I then added some brads to the corners and used my Making Memories edge distressor to rough up the edges of the card stock. For the fabric, I just used my fingernail to give the edge a semi frayed look...not to much, but some. For the Chocolate Chip scalloped layer, I used my long rectangle Nesties, but I didnt' have one that fit perfect, so I cut it in half and overlapped them..you can't even tell!! The DP is from the SU Autumn Vine DSP, and I added some Chocolate Chip and Mustard grosgrain to it. This card was SUPER simple, but Jared is here, so it took a few hours to get it all done, LOL!! Speaking of Jared, today he is 8months old!! Where has the time gone??? Isn't he getting so big and CUTE!! This first picture is him in his Valentines shirt..it says Lovasaurus..too CUTE!! This second picture was what he looked like when I took the blanket off his carseat this morning. ADORABLE!!!
Okay, the card is gorgeous...but that baby is ADORABLE! Thanks for the smile today! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! CUTIE PIE!
ReplyDeleteLovely card too, but he takes the cake!
Oh my...Jared is a CUTIE!!!! :D They grow up too fast! :D
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous...love the fabric! :D
your card is fabulous....and that little munchkin as ADORABLE
ReplyDeletevery pretty, I just love that image, and so pretty on the fabric, great colors!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card...I like the colors you used... and what a cutie..=) great photos
ReplyDeleteI'm not a sewer either...never have been, but boy I'd love to try a janome too! Someday maybe.
ReplyDeleteThis card is OUTSTANDING!! Wow, the colors are so rich!
I can't sew either girl so I am totally feeling ya! LOL This is truly stunning and OMG do I LOVE those pics of your little sweetie!!
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC CARD - Jessie!!! I love these rich colors!!!
ReplyDeleteJared is getting so big and he is still super duper cute!!!
Just gorgeous Jessie~ love those colors! Thanks for sharing a cute Jared pic~ time DOES fly! What a cutie!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie patooties - (the card and Jared)! Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous card! But gotta say the baby...sooooo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteIn a diff note, I just found your blog and it's just great! I finally got around setting up a blog fav list, wondering if I may add your blog to my list?
Thanks!
Your card is just beautiful and oh my is that baby cute! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and totally adorable baby!!! I also had a good chuckle about your sewing - you sound like me!!! My grandmother is a dressmaker and bless her, she tried to teach me to sew, but to no avail. I hope you have much better luck when you get your sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteThat's fabric! Wonderful poetry. It was a perfect choice. Love the baby pictures, too! Hugs, Mary
ReplyDeleteLove the rich and warm colours you used on your card!!! LOL...I used the Cotton scraps too but taped it on...hahaha...I didn't even want to attempt to thread the needle on my machine. If I can't get it on try number 3...I put it away ;)
ReplyDeleteYour nephew is so stinkin' cute!
OMG!!!! This is absolutely gorgeous Jessie! I just love the rich, warm colors!! And, he is totally adorable! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
ReplyDeleteVery nice card - and very cute pictures! Joan
ReplyDeleteWow Jess that card is amazing! I love it! And look at that Loveasaurus! HE steals the show!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Jess that card is amazing! I love it! And look at that Loveasaurus! HE steals the show!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I seriously am in love with those cotton scraps! I think you may be enabling me! LOL! Love the baby photos, too! super sweet!
ReplyDeletewhoa - gorgeous card! love the pics! Joseph turned 8 months Jan 21 - and has been crawling almost a week now! eeek - they grow so fast!
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