Berry71Bleu August Textiles Challenge

Hi Ladies,

I was browsing various challenge sites, looking for some inspiration, when I came upon this month's theme at Berry71Bleu which was textiles.  I love creating texture on my LO's and thought using textiles would be perfect.  Click on the link HERE for challenge details.

Embrace Life

As textiles is the theme for this challenge,  I decided to use ribbons and laces, trims and some yellow gingham fabric, which I layered and cut to various lengths to create a shabby banner effect.  On top of this I created a cluster of gorgeous flowers from Manor House Creations.  The yellow blossoms are made from a satin fabric and some of the leaves are a beautiful velvet patterned organza.  I found some pale yellow raffia millinery ribbon in my stash which when I cut apart and grunged up made a fab straw-like element.  I have also tucked in a twine ribbon bow and topped it with a fabric covered brad.

One of my favourite fabrics to work with is hessian/jute, as it has an organic feel and I love the texture it brings to a LO..  I have tucked a few distressed pieces in with my photo, as the LO has a bit of a Summery country feel going on..  Lastly, I have used some gorgeous scalloped guipure lace which I have tucked in under my torn and distressed edges.

 

Materials Used:  MME, Prima and Basic Grey pp's, Manor House Creations flowers and vines, Craft Queen ribbons, laces, twine, pearl trim and mini roses, Prima woodgrain stencil, MME quote stamp, Kaisercraft script, mesh stamps and pearls, gingham and hessian fabric, Dusty Attic chicken wire chipboard, Scrapmatts chipboard butterfly,  American Crafts alphas, guipure lace, raffia trim, KandCo fabric brad, gesso, Tim Holtz distress inks

Thanks so much for stopping by.