I decided to try something new this week, and have decorated a cotton bag instead of making a card. I really enjoyed doing this, although it took flippin' ages to do, because I hand made the flower which involved me dusting off my age old knitting needles. I also spent a while finding a pattern for a knitted flower as most patterns are for crocheted flowers, and I have no idea how to crochet.
I used copics to colour the image, and the colours bled quite badly (which I'd luckily discovered by testing on a scrap of the fabric) so I had to learn how far away to stop colouring so that it only bled as far as the line of the image. It took a bit of practice, and still bled a little bit, so I edged the whole image with a soft grey for shadow. I think I've got away with it !!!
For decoration, I stitched on some lace to the top of the bag, and then threaded some lilac wool through the gaps in the lace to give it some colour. I made a bow from lilac ribbon and stitched it on to the lace. I then added some stickles to the image, and some liquid pearls to the corners to add some interest.
Project Recipe:
- Image - LOTV Birthday Fairy
- Bag - Hugs & Holidays
- Colouring mediums - Copics
- Ribbons - Fantastic Ribbons
- From my stash - Lace, lilac wool, stickles, liquid pearls, pearl button for flower
- Pattern for the knitted flower - The Createry Shop
Here is a close up of the image:
And here is a close up of my knitted flower:
Please pop on over to the 2 Sisters Challenge Blog to see the other creations by the talented design team, and to enter our challenge. I look forward to seeing your creations this week.
I've been inspired by:
- Lexi creations - No sentiment
- A Spoon Full of Sugar - Ribbons & Bows
- Simply Create - Fly with us
- Stampin for the weekend - My Favourite Things (LOTV, Lilac, Glitter)
- One stitch at a time - Things with Wings
- Crafty Calendar - Things with Wings
- Bunny Zoe - Fairies
- Sarah Hurley - Handmade Flower
- Totally Gorjuss - Ribbons & Lace
Fantastic job! not just got a way with brilliant! and Annette when you come visit me I will teach you to crochet!!!
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This is so pretty.xxx
ReplyDeleteOh WOWWW Annette - I LOVE it! The colouring on the cotton is spot on... and the whole thing looks FAB!
ReplyDeleteClever old you!
Hugs
Christine
(OK NOT OLD!)
This is so pretty and delicate Annette and you've done brilliantly on the colouring! I love the soft grey shadow it really grounds the image:)
ReplyDeleteCan you please arrange some good weather for Thursday onwards please as we are off to Brixham to visit friends!!
Val x
Hopefully the weather forecast is right!
ReplyDeleteI'll give you a wave as our friends bungalow is high up overlooking the harbour and directly opposite you:)
They have a boat so I'm hoping to mosey on down the river Dart!
Val x
This is gorgeous. You have way more patience than me. I would probably have given up when the colours were bleeding. Hugs,Carissa
ReplyDeleteFabulous card!!! :) Thanks for playing at Sarah Hurley Challenges xox
ReplyDeleteFabulous bag you created,very beautiful! Thanks for joining the challenge at Lexi's Creations this week.
ReplyDeleteLove your flower. Thanks for playing at OSAAT.
ReplyDeleteHugs Nataliya.
Oh wow! This is so very pretty! I've yet to try the fabric coloring, thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteTruly unique project and beautiful!! I loved reading about it and your flower is fantastic! :)
ReplyDeletewhat a delightfully cute little fairy. thanks for playing with us at SFTW.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project. I love the image. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Calendar this month.
ReplyDeleteBev x
This makes me wanna give a go at crocheting! Thanks for joining us over at Sarah Hurley's!
ReplyDeleteRia
How clever is this! Love it! Thanks for sharing your favourite things with us over at SFTW and good luck! Kate x
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