Author Archives: Quadira

#100DayProject Day 12

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I had this piece of an old velveteen shirt in my stash for ages, didn’t know what to do with it since much of the plush has worn off. Today I cut away a chunk that was less worn than the rest, squared the edges as best I could and added a brown cotton backing. At first I thought of making a small pouch, then decided to just leave it flat so it can be like a mug mat, though too large for that; it measures 10″ x 6.5″ (and sadly dipped in the middle when I hand stitched the opening closed).

Not sure what I’ll use it for yet, and I’m glad to salvage a bit. After some editing, the color on the finished piece is closer to the actual shirt color. Now to turn the rest of the fabric into rags, I guess.

Old velveteen shirt
Old velveteen shirt pad

#100DayProject Day 11

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Made another quick collage featuring a commemorative stamp from Australia, a scrunched up empty tea bag, stars stamped in silver, and other bits from my stash.

I found it fascinating to learn that the first flight from England to Australia was in 1919, when aerial post started! Do you remember those tissue-thin blue airmail envelopes and paper? Stamped with Par Avion. I wonder when those ceased being used? Anyone know?

Stamp Collage

#100DayProject Day 9

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I made this lovely little collage this evening, inspired by Natasa of Treasure Books. The ground is a torn scrap of paper grocery bag adhered to a piece cut from a tissue box.  I used bits and pieces from the pile of scraps that have been waiting for me to use up. I love how it turned out! EnJoy!

 

May 2 Collage

 

#100DayProject Day 8

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I’ve decided to drop the themes I started this 100 day project with; it was feeling too limiting. Now I’m just focused on creating Something each day for 100 days! And there will be days that are not consecutive.

I made this sweet little book mark from one side of a cracker box, using more scraps from the Graphic 45 A Lady’s Diary to cover it. I particulary love the lace flower with dangly bits, cut down from a larger piece of lace trim. What will I create next? Stay tuned!  EnJoy!

Fashion Lady Bookmark
Fashion Lady Bookmark 2

 

#100DayProject Day 7

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I had a sign from a dollar store that I wanted to revamp; originally it had sunflowers and the words “Give thanks.” I forgot to take a photo of the original, oops. Unfortunately the sign got a bit warped from being hung outside for a long time; this new version will remain indoors!

Using papers from Graphic 45 “A Lady’s Diary” collection, I pieced images, lifted a couple off the page with bits of foam backing, and added cording and gimp along the top edge.  I made the large flowers from some lace in my stash that is the perfect color, and added some peachy flat-back pearls and faceted glass ones for some subtle sparkle. I replaced the twine hanger with beads from my stash, and finshed off the back with black felt. I’m quite please with how it turned out. EnJoy!

Pink Lady 1
Pink Lady 2
Pink Lady 3
Pink Lady 4
Pink Lady 5

#100DayProject Day 6

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I was inspired by Gi Kerr’s tutorial for an envelope journal, and came up with my own version. It took me a couple of tries to get the score lines in the correct place (when you flip the paper over, they’re opposite to where you started!). Because I love the image on the front, I tucked the flap inside so as not to hide the lady. Also reversed placement of journaling spots, as I didn’t want to cover up the pink patterned paper completely. The papers I used are from Graphic 45. I’m so pleased with how it came out! EnJoy! 

#100DayProject Day 5

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I made another cute pouch with a small paper bag! First I cut off the bottom of the bag, then glued the sides and bottom edge so that it became a pouch. The blue paper on front is dyed with more of the purple cabbage leaf water; I discovered it tears easily when I was gluing. For the large tag, I glued 3 layers of book pages together, then mounted the trimmed tag onto card stock. The trims are from my stash, as is the ribbon.

Paper Bag Pouch
Paper Bag Pouch 2
Paper Bag Pouch 3

EnJoy!

#100DayProject Day 4

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Goodness! I’m not sure I’ll be able to keep up with this project after all; it’s been two weeks since I posted for Day 3! Lots going on in other areas of my life which has distracted me.

I began making a papier-mâché bowl with torn strips of a thin paper bag. I layered a produce bag over the outside of a glass bowl to prevent the paper from sticking, and used watered-down white glue to soak the paper strips in. After adding a few layers, over several days, I removed the glass bowl. Alas, much of the plastic produce bag stuck to the inside of the paper bowl! I peeled some of it off, but stopped when the paper started peeling away with the bag.

Finally hit on lining the papier-mâché bowl with empty tea bags instead of more paper bag strips. I brushed thinned glue onto an area of the bowl, added half the tea bag (first opened those and scraped out any remaining tea leavs), then painted more glue on top. I debated adding another layer to the outer part of the bowl, and today declared it done!

Paper Bag Bowl
Paper Bag Bowl 2

Today I also made some faux hand made paper, inspired by Natasa of Treasure Books. I glued together layers of thin white paper towel using water-thinned white glue, and sprinkled some peppermint leaves from a used tea bag in between the layers. After the paper was tacky-dry, I ironed it with a layer of parchment between paper and iron. Intriguing! EnJoy!

Faux Hand Made Paper