Friday, 6 August 2010

"Green, cream, grungey not bright'

I had fun making this one - it took me four hours - I seem to be taking ages doing each banner, but it's more my inexperience on a sewing machine and just trying things out.
I used a lovely piece of vintage velvet for this one.
The little girl's dreadlocks I machined on top of a few of the inked ones.

It may have taken a long time but I did actually enjoy the process, the inking, staining, sewing, collaging, and writing one of the quotes from a Tim Holtz stamp on a pure cream piece of new cotton.

And grunging it all up.
The bottom 'circle' is a grunged piece of paper on which I have written a grungey Love

This looks so much better in real life too.  The velvet is all the same green in colour and feels just lovely to touch.

I have got quite attached to this and really hope the recipient is happy with it when she has received it.


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11 comments:

  1. Cath Wilson6 August 2010 at 13:57

    Fab work, Lottie - my, you are adventurous these days! I really MUST get using my sewing machine again!!!! Love the colours - really rich.

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  2. Maggi6 August 2010 at 14:33

    I am really enjoying seeing the banners that you have been making and also your journal pages. I have been following, just not had much time to comment.

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  3. Createology6 August 2010 at 17:36

    This is quite amazing and I love the T!m Holtz quote you have included. I cannot imagine the receipient not loving this...I would! Happy creating...

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  4. sam21ski7 August 2010 at 05:06

    This is stunning Lottie, my favourite yet xxxx

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  5. Jacqui Chimes8 August 2010 at 05:57

    This is a lovely piece Lottie and thank you for commenting on my blog - the pages were done from Kelly Kilmers templates. My pages fro Dyans class are still 'in progress'! We live about 3-31/2 hours away but it is worth the journey.

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  6. Lorraine8 August 2010 at 11:55

    wow this is excellent

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  7. Lynn Stevens8 August 2010 at 22:56

    oh Lottie,This is fabulous! What a great idea, dreadlocks so creative! Love the green velvet too!

    Thank you for all your sweet words on my blog and I wish you the best of luck in my giveaway!
    hugs Lynn

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  8. LazyKay10 August 2010 at 00:17

    This is excellent, esp the hair!

    xxxxxxxxxxx

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  9. Sandies' Patch10 August 2010 at 11:27

    I like the banners and the quote on this one.
    Who wrote it originally? Can I put it in my journal you gave me when I moved home? (Always worry about copyrights!).

    Sandie xx

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  10. Minxy15 August 2010 at 11:24

    this is awesome, and i love that saying

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  11. Anonymous16 August 2010 at 11:00

    The attention to detail you put into your work is amazing, and the loving care you treat your pieces with just shines through. I just love seeing these banner sections and your fantastic journal.

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I really appreciate your comments and critiques - thank you so much for taking the time to do so.