Hoops can be fun

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my first post for Linnie Blooms. This past January I was introduced to Linnie Blooms at CHA(while doing a make & take) I went to Linda's booth to tell her I was in love with her style and products. My first project is with a hoop and I laughed- I always knew these from my mom's embroidery days, I never learned to thread a needle.(SMILE)I arrived at my project while standing on the Monorail ramp looking down into the submarine ride at Disneyland..

 and here we go....             

It begins with the oval kit 3x5 with cut to size canvas fabric, it has a natural base, which I sponged to a dark brown.

Linnie Blooms has both Oval and Round Hoops

 
 I took from the "Flutter" mask/stencil (6pcs positive/negative) one of the pieces reminded me of a fish (my husband said owl) and the piece, that would be the owl's branch. I used scraps from misc scrapbook paper (Kaisercraft) and added them as  mosaic style. The branch looked like coral to me and I painted it all over the canvas with a variety of product.

Upon adhering the canvas to the hoop I added a half of a canvas butterfly for a mermaid tail, the top hoop as the bra part (other half of butterfly) I added gold yarn for hair (sorry didn't have red)

 *The gold bubbles are glue dots dipped in glitter

I learned that these hoops make great shadow boxes and also are perfect for dioramas.

Thanks for letting me share.

Stencil and stitch your towels

Hey Gang-

I am here today to show you a fun and quick way to perk up your kitchen towels.

Supplies you will need:
1. Linnie Bloom stencil/mask (I used the Flutter stencil and Mask)
2. Crayons
3. DMC floss
4. Iron
5. Pencil
6. Scrap piece of paper
7. Flour sack towel (I used an Aunt Matha's tea towel)

I can just hear some of you saying that you don't stitch now. So, I got a couple of ideas for you. You could use some of the canvas dies and puffy paints. I attached my canvas die flowers with tear mender (love that stuff). The other idea I have for you is to just stencil ( I used the feather stencil/mask) on them in one color. It gives it a real posh silk screen look to it. 

Hope you enjoyed my towels. I would love to see some that you make. 

See you next time.

Happy Creating, 

K 

Pillowcase

When  got my new Linnie Blooms stencils I got the idea to use them for a home decoration project. I had a old vintage pillow case lying around that was in a bit of bad shape. But since it was a heritage piece I didn´t want to trow it away. So I came up with the idea of using the stencils to create a embroidery pattern.

 I used the stencil to create my tree and then the fish/owl to sit underneath it. As you can see I have extended the branch so that it forms the base of the tree instead.

And here is my finished result.

As you can see on the closeup below I have made the owl by applying a felt owl.

Hope you get some new ideas on how to use the stencils/masks.

♥

Marie

Luggage tag table decoration

Each month the Design Team is given a challenge. This month is patriotism Incorporate your country's colors in your design. My grandfather was a WWII Vet, so the american flag means a lot to me! Using the Luggage Tag, Feather Stencil and Mask, and the Flutter Stencil and Mask.   I made a cute little table decoration for all our Holiday celebrations!

I just wrapped the Luggage tag around an old bottle and put some flowers in it! Just perfect for the dining room table or anywhere else! I think it would be a super sweet hostess gift too! 

Hope you enjoyed my take on the challenge!

See you all soon,
K

Canvas leaves bib necklace

Hello Everyone,

I am here today with a fun and SASSY little project for you. Statement necklace are all hip and  trendy these day. So, I thought it would be fun to come up with a bib necklace using some of the canvas pieces. 

 

I love the color combo of yellow and purple right now. I also wanted a lot of sparkle. Heck it's summer and the sun shining on these gems is dynamite! 

Here are the supplies I used-

1. Canvas pieces- 2 small leaves and 1 large leaf

2. Acrylic paint

3.  Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spritz 

4. Linnie Blooms Flutter Stencil and Mask 

5. Fabric glue

6. Game piece

7. Gems

8. Felt

9. Sealer

10. Jump rings

11. Necklace

12. Needle and thread

13. E6000

Now, it's your turn....I would love to see how creative you can get with the canvas piece. 

Hugs,

K

Owl Tag

Hi, everyone!  Ashley here with a cute owl tag I made using Linnie Blooms' Flutter Stencil and Mask set.

The tags were in my stash, and I thought it needed just a little something extra.  I used the branch and owl stencils with my Pebbles Inc. Chalking Set, then I added a couple of (what I call) googly eyes and a small purple nose with my ZIG Writer in Pure Violet.  The back of the tag is blank, so it can be used for any type of gift tag.

Supplies

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team has for you this month.  Have a great weekend!