I took several (lots) of torn strips of green fabric and made a sort of woven surface which I then backed with WU and topped with lime green tulle. I ironed the piece to backing fabric and stitched. Then added some yarn. Two threads with little squares of varigated colors suspended. Cut the large piece of "fabric" into shapes. Then tore the watercolor paper into rectangles that would fit in the envelopes I have and added tissue paper and stems cut from the hem of a dress.
They aren't as unique as the ones I made last year. Every one of those was "one of a kind" and these all look like minute variations of the same design. But they are pretty.
I like the slightly wonky ones that don't sit straight. I always have liked that kind of thing. Now I'm wondering if I should write a message on the back?
Here are 8 of the 10 or 12 I made last Christmas from assorted collaged papers. Newspaper, date due slips from library and photocopied fabric printed in black and white. The photocopied fabric was WAY fun to make! and use. So much nicer than stuff from the scrapbook store. And it was black and white. I added handcut pink circles.I think if you go into archived blog posts for December 21, 2005 you may find the painted trees I made that year. I don't have them in my photo library. I may not have blogged them. (odd) I would go check myself but the puppy and husband want me to go on a car ride with them.
5 comments:
These are lovely and inspirational! And I admire that you are going to have them done for Christmas this year. I always seem to start handmade Christmas items too late and then can't find them the next year! I'm sticking with store-bought, I think. LOL
I like the cards, especially the woven fabric.
I don't think you need to write a message on the back, it is obvious that you are wishing the recipient a Merry Christmas.
I love, love, love your cards.So unique!
Annie
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Love the cards-they're a gift all by themselves. Nice job!
They are SO fantastic! I also love the ones that are leaning.
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