Time to round up some images from The Graphics Fairy and make some torn cotton ribbons. First I dyed some muslin in orange Rit dye, coffee, and cheap vanilla for that primitive distressed look. Then tore the fabric into two-inch strips for the nuts and squirrels and three-inch strips for Miss Bat Lady.
The prim little pumpkin is from Brenda at The Rusty Thimble. I love her creations!
Miss Bat Lady I have used previously as a tag for the Miss Bat Lady's Baskets here.
Karen at The Graphics Fairy has several neat squirrel images.
Frisky paired well with this lovely acorn image.
I printed the images out on transfer paper after making them slightly purple. This was to ensure they appeared brown on the orange fabric.
I also used a printed calico for Frisky.
Remember to wash the heck out of the fabric first and then dye it or just tear it. The more frayed, the more distressed.
And "distressed" is my first name!
I surrounded Frisky by two nuts to ensure he did not get hungry.
I think I like the orange better than the printed tan fabric,
I'll probably change my mind.
The ladies all gather down the ribbon.
I make these in three yard lengths.
You can use them as basket fillers, cut them apart for tags, or surprisingly, ribbon!
Prim Pumpkin has that goofy smile that must mean he likes being with the ribbons.
Now to tie them into neat packages and sent them off.
I thought I might get through with my Fall decor today, but never got around to it.
Maybe by the end of next week I'll get it done.
But I do promise I am working on my craft/computer/guest room.
There is a huge space (about 6' by 6') in the middle of the room. I am so excited. I hope you won't be disappointed in the results.
See y'all!
The Shabby Creek Cottage Transformation Thursday #225!
Party Junk #208 at Funky Junk
Another day, another hare! I did not use the hare silhouette, but the vintage hare image from Karen at The Graphics Fairy.
I know for a fact it is a hare and not a bunny because it is written on the image. I am not a big fan of real bunnies. In fact, I am slightly afraid of them. So these are gentle hares. Just different from the silhouettes I have been using.
I used pieces from the bolt of upholstery material I bought on a recent hunt. This was a roll of stiff, loose weave neutral fabric - usually found on the bottom of furniture as the dust protector. I cut the fabric to tape to a piece of ivory heavy cover paper and sent it through the printer to print directly on the fabric. This is the thickest I have sent through my inkjet so far. I think I will not go any thicker - there was some smearing, but not enough to ruin the image. I did five full size images in landscape orientation.
As you can see above the ink went through the fabric and printed an image on the paper. I saved these and have a wordless post coming up next on what to do with them.
Yes, I am wordless - silent - no words! You will have to see it to believe it.
All the materials came directly from Horror Monster (my craft stash) except the Pellon fusible web. I was legitimately out of that.
Follow the directions for this process on the paper wrapper. Each fusible web is a little different. Make sure you get the right weight for the fabric you are using. Since this fabric was a loose weave and had stiffener on it, I was afraid it would not stick, but it did. ALWAYS protect the surface on which you are ironing.
I left the image whole and ironed them on the web. I could line up two at a time. Try not to get this on your iron.
I used a sheet folded in fourths on my ceramic cook top to use as the hard surface.
I used pinking shears for a decorative border. I just eyeballed this step because I have done many of these, but you may want to measure the first few times you do this.
A floral printed linen and a blue striped linen was chosen from the upholstery material. See the hunt here!
At this time I still had not gone to my frame supply to pick out frames. I just decided on a size to fit the material.
Iron those gentle hares on each piece.
Do not forget to peel the backing off before this step.
I spent ten minutes trying to figure out why the two pieces were not adhering.
DUH !
Now to the frames. I had a bunch to choose from. I chose this decorative bronze and black frame for Hazel Hare - a girl needs a bit of flair.
A wide mustard frame was chosen to house Henry Hare.
He may be my favorite - love the blue stripe and the mustard.
And Henry, of course.
The twins Harry and Hank were framed in identical frames.
Harris Hare on blue-striped linen in a very staid wood frame. It fits his personality.
Here they are - all the gentle hares showing off in their frames. One of the twins is hiding behind the other. You know hares can be playful.
So I have used both fabric and frames from the craft stash.
I do have another yard of Pellon left over, but it will be used soon.
Remember a wordless post will follow showing what you can do with the printed paper backing. I am already thinking of all the things I can tell you.
Whoops! It is word -LESS, Donna. What part of LESS do you not understand?
Everything!
See y'all!
I will be joining the fun at the Tongue-In-Cheek link party on Tuesday. See the details over at Silo Hill with Danni. Link Here!
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage
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Time to round up some images from The Graphics Fairy and make some torn cotton ribbons. First I dyed some muslin in orange Rit dye, coffee, and cheap vanilla for that primitive distressed look. Then tore the fabric into two-inch strips for the nuts and squirrels and three-inch strips for Miss Bat Lady.
