the ever fabulous Tim Holtz has a really great challenge on his blog this month...and if you are like me, and a bit of a 'late bloomer'...you have just a few days to get your entry in to win some amazing prize packages!
so, the challenge is simply to make something using the Tattered Floral Die...create layered flowers your way...head over to Tim's blog to see all the amazing entries and check out his cool tutorial on his layered flowers. the challenge ends on Friday, March 22 so hurry!!!
as for my take on the challenge...of course it had to involve some sort of vintage deliciousness!
I love how colorful this canvas turned out...it certainly is one of a kind and cheered me right up...it just makes me happy when I look at it!
my layered flowers were vintage patterns along with vintage fabric...i used a needle and embroidery floss to tie them together with vintage buttons...that's a lot of vintage, and what makes this so special to me...
taking this closer look shows the other 'layer' of my flowers...i cut out the largest flower from the same fabric and layered them on the background with multi medium..giving me a great foundation to layer my other elements onto...
here is another look at the base flowers...I really like how they glued down...my mind is reeling with possibilities for the rest of the canvases in this set of District Market pieces...
i had so much fun first dying the Crinkle Ribbon with Distress Stain then stamping the measuring tape background from the Artful Tools stamp set...love the look of the custom ribbon...
one last little close up of some details...mixing the old with the new...the fabricated with the real deal is so much fun...
now for the really great news...not only is Tim incredibly generous with his inspiration and creativity, but he has also given me a Tattered Floral Die to give away!!!
so, leave a comment on this post and I will pick a winner on Sunday, March 24! Good Luck!
Love how you mixed the old with the new! Great idea, gets me thinking of what I should try out
Posted by: Stephanie Price | March 18, 2013 at 10:43 PM
Love your "sewing" creation. This would look so cute in my quilting/sewing room. Thank you for the awesome giveaway too.
Posted by: Terri Turner | March 18, 2013 at 10:44 PM
I love what you did with these! Great job!
Posted by: Donna Lehr | March 18, 2013 at 10:44 PM
That is an awesome canvas. Just looking at it makes Spring appear.
Posted by: Deana Hayes | March 18, 2013 at 10:45 PM
Very creative. I am inspired. Thank you
Posted by: Carissa | March 18, 2013 at 10:50 PM
This is really cool....I love these vintage fabrics and the whole Aunt Gracie line and you've done just a beautiful job with this canvas. I would have never thought to do this...did you use spray starch on the fabric I wonder? Great piece!
Posted by: sara j | March 18, 2013 at 10:53 PM
Wow - this canvas is absolutely fantastic. You have given me great inspiration. I already have the tattered floral die but was stuck on some ideas. And I just love your self-made measure tape. I gotta get me that stamp!
Posted by: Kathryn | March 18, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Your canvas is stunning!! I adore your handmade measuring tape..so stinkin' clever!
Posted by: Michelle Reaves | March 18, 2013 at 10:58 PM
The canvas is beautiful, very creative. I love it.
Posted by: Sue K. | March 18, 2013 at 11:01 PM
I love antiques and I love what you made! It's gorgeous and I think that you should win something!!!
Posted by: Diane | March 18, 2013 at 11:03 PM
love the vintage everything!
Posted by: Theresa | March 18, 2013 at 11:14 PM
super cute! =)
Posted by: Lisa H | March 18, 2013 at 11:22 PM
Awesome canvas, and I would have never guessed that you stamped that measuring tape! Just looks like a vintage one! Fabulous!
Posted by: Janna Williams | March 18, 2013 at 11:27 PM
Wouw ,really cool!!i wish i can make something that beautiful
Posted by: petra | March 18, 2013 at 11:48 PM
I absolutely LOVE this! I am drawn to all things vintage, but this piece is incredible! I am so inspired, I'm going to print it and put it where I can see it every single day. Thank you for posting and for offering the giveaway...that's just a bonus!
Posted by: Sherry Richter | March 18, 2013 at 11:58 PM
Oh my.....girl you rock!love love love xx
Posted by: kaz | March 19, 2013 at 12:03 AM
so cute, i am a sew girl myself, sew, this is just up my alley, cuteness!!!!
Posted by: julie leake | March 19, 2013 at 12:05 AM
Your canvas is so cool. I love the way you let the flowers bend over the sides! The fact that they are made from fabric is awesome too!
Posted by: Pamela Romero | March 19, 2013 at 12:11 AM
what a great canvas you made. love your flowers and you give me an idea how to use the die on another way. Never tried with fabric.
Posted by: Tamara Scherpenborg | March 19, 2013 at 12:12 AM
Your design hit both fresh and vintage. Amazing!
Posted by: Laura M | March 19, 2013 at 12:34 AM
Lovely piece, reminiscent of my childhood dresses
Posted by: Sue Andrew | March 19, 2013 at 12:44 AM
I Love the way you dare to combine different kinds of fabric and embellishments. It's a masterpiece, and all those colors!!! Love it!
Posted by: Jennifer Verkaik | March 19, 2013 at 01:05 AM
It reminds me of things and people from the past, my grandmother who sat sewing in her rocking chair and my mother who darned her stockings. Thanks for those memories I love it.
Posted by: Deborah Lowe | March 19, 2013 at 01:08 AM
Love it! Has given me inspiration to use all the memory scraps I have kept from old clothes. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Margaret Forman | March 19, 2013 at 01:23 AM
So many bright and lovely colors. Become happy when you see it. Have a nice day!
Posted by: Marianne H | March 19, 2013 at 01:38 AM