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This is my first attempt at sewing a Lutterloh pattern. I’ll update this post with more detail when I have more time.
For now here are some photos!
When working in monochrome I like to add texture so I used a red stretch velvet with stretch lace trim. This was made for the Creative Loops monochrome challenge.
A VW Father’s Day card mainly made using my Brother Scan’n’cut. I designed the card myself and I’ll add further details to this post as soon as I have the chance!……..In the meantime here is my photo!
This card was created for the Creative Loops monochrome challenge– using shades of blue with highlights of white.
I made this Minions birthday card for a lovely boy called Joe 🙂 I designed and created it using the Scan’n’cut and got to use up lots of small scraps of card.
I added some detailing using gel pens. I recycled a small plastic washer from an electric toothbrush and painted it silver using a my silver Promarker. I used glossy accents inside it to give a glass effect.
I’d like to enter the following challenges
Crafty Girls Corner- use yellow
Moo-mania and more- Masculine cards
Challange up your life- Repurpose household items
Di’s Digi Designs- For the boys
Send A Smile for Kids- Bright cards for kids
The challenge for June is monochrome so you can produce any type of creative project with that theme. The challenge topic just needs to be a starting point for your inspiration so you could do a creative project made in black and white, black, white and grey, or in different tones of one colour e.g. ombre (feel free to add neutrals or metallic as well if you want to)…….you can do anything you think is linked to monochrome. Please link up your project at the end of the post.
The Creative Loops challenge is for all types of creatives and is truly anything goes- art, mixed media, sewing, knitting, quilting, card making, paper-craft, cross-stitch, photography, altered art, creative writing, graphic design, floral design……if it is creative and inspired by the challenge theme you can join in. The idea is to connect and inspire creatives. We are a local group that meet weekly but anyone is welcome to join the challenge and link up their project.
Feel free to add any ideas and to chat about inspirations in the comments. I always appreciate knowing someone is reading.
Here is an inspiration board of ideas you could use with the links listed below.
Please add your finished projects at the bottom of this post.
By members of Creative Loops
1. Dress made by Carrie Trigg using vintage fabric in shades of green
2. My monochrome line art adult colouring calender is now on sale (from £12 to £5)
3. Blackwork of sponges and corals by artist Jocelyn Leigh
4. I made a set of monochrome cards for pupils going on exam leave on this blog
5. Hand and arm warmers by Tina O’Reilly
6. Be Unique mermaid monochrome line art on my Etsy shop
7. Textile life drawing by Alison Ripley
8. Drawing by artist Annette Rose
9. Card in shades of purple by Kristina at Haith’s Handmade
10. Riding the Wave by Melanie Ridgeway which was the inspiration for her puzzle (available at Fox puzzles)
11. Twist on monochrome- yellow with black skirt using beautiful vintage fabric. Availble to buy from Carrie Trigg
Inspiration from others
12. Mixed media art prompt box by Maria Lina
13. Alcohol ink art by Tammy Tutterow
15. Tutorial on painting using coffee by Jenny Dolfenson
16. Petal ruffle icing tutorial by Let’s Eat Cake
17. Tutorial for ombre fishtail friendship bracelet at Feltasaurus
18. Scrapbook layout by Gabrialle Pollacco
19. French knot heart emboidery by Bearatam on Etsy
20. Tutorial for ombre dresser on Project Nursery
21. Picture from Kingsunderlavenderskies on Tumblr. Made from a thrift store crocheted tablecloth. Sewn closed, sewn elastic at waistline and hand dipped dyed.
22. Tutorial for sepia scene card at Crafting the Web
23. Free pattern for ankle warmers at Rowan
24. White on white anniversary card from Stamps by Chloe
25. Earrings by Beadedmischka on Etsy
26. Free sewing pattern for monochrome shift dress by Laura Casey on Sew Different
Hopefully that provided enough ideas to inspire you. Now all you need to do is
If you have a blog please write about your inspiration, how it links to this challenge and include a link to this post. Add a photo of your project with your name and a short description below. If you do not have a blog post you can upload and share your photo or email me a copy of the photo and details. If you have any problems linking up there is a how to video and tutorial here.
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I altered this book as a birthday gift. The recipient is a big fan of The Lord of the Rings and I managed to find a damaged book with a map on the inside reminiscent of that great saga. I folded the pages to create the ’40’ and stained the edges with distress ink to help the numberd stand out. I used a ribbon to hold the book in place for display.
I created the scene for the back cover using Craft Artist and kept it within the fantasy theme. I’ve covered the sentiment for privacy reasons.
I’d like to enter this for the following challenges
Creative Loops- recycle
Craftin Desert Divas- Create a scene
Love to Create- Anything creative/ mixed media goes
Kitty Bee Designs- Fairytale/fantasy
Polkadoodles- Birthday celebrations
The challenge for May is recycle so you can produce any type of creative project with that theme. The challenge topic (recycle) just needs to be a starting point for your inspiration so you could do a creative project made with recycled materials (refashion, repurpose, upcycle, altered art) or maybe using up scraps that might otherwise be binned…….you can do anything you think is linked to recycling. Please link up your project at the end of the post.
The Creative Loops challenge is for all types of creatives and is truly anything goes- art, mixed media, sewing, knitting, quilting, card making, paper-craft, cross-stitch, photography, altered art, creative writing, graphic design, floral design……if it is creative and inspired by the challenge theme you can join in. The idea is to connect and inspire creatives. We are a local group that meet weekly but anyone is welcome to join the challenge and link up their project.
Feel free to add any ideas and to chat about inspirations in the comments. I always appreciate knowing someone is reading.
Here is an inspiration board of ideas you could use with the links listed below. Links with tutorials or patterns are shown with a *. Links to items which you could buy are shown with **
Please add your finished projects at the bottom of this post.
Links
By members of Creative Loops
1. I used scraps to add embellishments to a skirt at achelois.co
2. Beautiful dresses and other clothes made with vintage fabric by Carrie Trigg and available to buy at Sidcup & Co and her Etsy shop**
3. Using paper scraps up to make a card by Haith’s Handmade
4. Another way to use paper scraps in a card by me at achelois.co
5. Hedgehog book art by artist Jocelyn Leigh
6. Art on a bag at my Etsy shop**
7. How I made mini gift bags from envelopes at achelois.co
Inspiration from others
8. Making a bath mat from old towels*
9. Using tissue paper on glass vases and candle holders*
10. Refashioning skirts and tops by adding peplums*
11. 25 ideas for using shoe boxes*
12. 50+ fabric stash busters*
13. T-shirt shrug tutorial*
14. Skirt refashion with stencilling*
15. Beautiful home décor art at Romancing the Home
16. Mixed media palette
17. Different ideas for refinishing wooden furniture
18. Easy t-shirt skirts*
19. Patchwork style card using scraps*
20. Necktie aqua handbag by Rick Rack Ruby
21. 6 ways to make necklaces using buttons
22. The Bookworm by Tammy Smith Design
23. 50+ things to make with old sweaters
24. Lots of ideas on how to recycle old Singer sewing machines
Hopefully that provided enough ideas to inspire you. Now all you need to do is
1. Get inspired
2. Create (original and new creations only, please respect copyright)
3. Take photos of your creation
4. Link up
5. Check out the other linked projects, comment on them etc. We want to build a community.
If you have a blog please write about your inspiration, how it links to this challenge and include a link to this post. Add a photo of your project with your name and a short description below. If you do not have a blog post you can upload and share your photo or email me a copy of the photo and details. If you have any problems linking up there is a how to video and tutorial here.
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I’ve painted a new long handled tote bag for my Etsy shop. This was inspired by my mum- we sometimes call her Mrs Holiday because she is a big fan of cruises now and when she isn’t on one she is talking about wanting to be on one or how marvellous they are. I would have put I’d rather be cruising on the bag but it might be taken the wrong way 😉
I plan my rough composition on paper first. I started by drawing the outlines with Derwent Inktense Blocks
Inktense blocks. I then applied layers of inktense (blocks
I think Inktense are becoming my favourite medium as I love the variety of ways you can use them. I also love being able to use them on some differemt surfaces. I love painting bags as shopping bag totes are an essential item and I love being able to have personalised one of a kind bags which take my art outside the 4 walls of houses and exhibitions!
I’m entering this for the
Creative Loops challenge- water
As You Like It Challenge- favourite non-card project and why
Creative Moments- Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination- Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread challenge- Anything Goes
Throught The Craftroom Door- Anything Goes
2 Creative Chicks- Anything Goes
Altered Eclectics- Mixed media/ altered art. Anything goes
Anything But Cute Mixed Media Challenge- Earth Day
Crafts Galore Encore- Anything Goes Challenge
Not Just Cards- Always Anything Goes
Today I’ve got lots of inspiration for our April challenge- water. The challenge topic (water) just needs to be a starting point for your inspiration so you could do a creative project made with water (ice sculpture anyone?) using water (dye fabric or yarn, watercolour etc.), featuring water, inspired by water (beaches, waterfall cardigans, mermaids)….anything you think is linked to water.
The Creative Loops challenge is for all types of creatives and is truly anything goes- art, mixed media, sewing, knitting, quilting, card making, paper-craft, cross-stitch, photography, altered art, creative writing, graphic design, floral design……if it is creative and inspired by the challenge theme you can join in. The idea is to connect and inspire creatives. We are a local group that meet weekly but anyone is welcome to join the challenge and link up their project.
Feel free to add any ideas and to chat about inspirations in the comments. I always appreciate knowing someone is reading.
Here is an inspiration board of ideas you could use with the links listed below. Links with tutorials or patterns are shown with a *. Links to items which you could buy are shown with **
Please add your finished projects at the bottom of this post.
By members of Creative Loops
Inspiration from others
9. Peru born textile artist Ana Teresa Barboza has created several pieces inspired by water including this piece with water flowing out from the embroidery hoop.
10. This fish scale style jar was on sale from http://www.putinajar.com but it sold out. You can use this tutorial to create your own.*
11. 10 tips for waterfall photography*
12. Video tutorial on how to make a seahorse using wire and stones or sea glass.*
13. Recycle a bottle using jute, decoupage glue and paper napkins with this tutorial.*
14. Using natural dye and shibori technique in this tutorial*
15. Tutorial for creating a botanical watercolour wreath*
16. Be a mermaid! Free pattern for crochet mermaids tail for baby and here is one for adults.*
17. Card I made using my mermaid digi stamp by Sylvia Zet at Wee stamps
18. Creating a waterfall bustle explained here.*
19. 24+ free sea creature patterns including some great goldfish mittens and knitted fish.*
20. I really love to paint anything. This is by Vivian Xiao.
21. Rain painting and other fun watercolour techniques with Alisa Burke (she also has great online courses including watercolour bliss).*
22. No sew waterfall cardigan from t-shirt tutorial*
23. Tutorial on painting realistic water with acrylics*
24. One of the great things about water is reflections and I used this idea in this card.
25. Waterlily tutorial*
26. Some tips for water drop photography*
Hopefully that provided enough ideas to inspire you. Now all you need to do is
If you have a blog please write about your inspiration, how it links to this challenge and include a link to this post. Add a photo of your project with your name and a short description below. If you do not have a blog post you can upload and share your photo or email me a copy of the photo and details. If you have any problems linking up there is a how to video and tutorial here.
Loading InLinkz ...This is the Mother’s Day card I made. I embossed the daffodil on vellum and coloured and blended with layers of polychromos for the flower and Pan Pastels for the background.
I don’t have time to write a full post tonight but I’ll try and finish it asap so please reread it if you want to know more! Here are a couple of close ups.
I’m entering the Creative Loops challenge- flowers
Today I’ve got lots of inspiration for our March challenge- flowers. The challenge topic (flowers) just needs to be a starting point for your inspiration so you could do a creative project made from flowers, using flowers, featuring flowers, inspired by flowers….anything you think is linked to flowers.
The Creative Loops challenge is for all types of creatives and is truly anything goes- art, mixed media, sewing, knitting, quilting, card making, papercraft, crossstitch, photography, altered art, creative writing, graphic design, floral design……if it is creative and inspired by the challenge theme you can join in. The idea is to connect and inspire creatives. We are a local group that meet weekly but anyone is welcome to join the challenge and link up their project.
Feel free to add any ideas and to chat about inspirations in the comments.
Here is an inspiration board of ideas you could use with the links listed below. Links with tutorials or patterns are shown with a *. Links to items which you could buy are shown with **
Please add your finished projects at the bottom of this post.
By members of Creative Loops
2,3,4 Carrie also makes beautiful clothing from retro, vintage fabrics. These makes from floral prints are great inspiration…..or you could just buy one from her Etsy shop CarrieJTrigg and make something else for the challenge 😉
Inspiration from others
Hopefully that provided enough ideas to inspire you. Now all you need to do is
If you have a blog please write about your inspiration, how it links to this challenge and include a link to this post. Add a photo of your project with your name and a short description below. If you do not have a blog post you can upload and share your photo or email me a copy of the photo and details. If you have any problems linking up there is a how to video and tutorial here.
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