This brooch was featured on "So Shelli", a blog put out by Stampin' Up! founder and CEO and I just couldn't wait to share it with you all.
I've made this particular flower in paper a number of times. It's been stamped, sponged, distressed and otherwise "abused" in a dozen different ways to achieve whatever the look we were trying to achieve at the time. Sometimes successful, other times not nearly so. Up until now though I haven't tried running anything other than paper through my Big Shot but with the release of all of our new fabric, you know it was only a matter of time before some of the craftier among us decided to give it a whirl.
I'd actually been thrilled to see a fabric flower on a card recently, but it hadn't occurred to me to put a pin on it ~ though we did have a conversation recently about using fun foam to deck out a pair of flip flops..
I recently saw a quilt online that had been completely comprised of large Bigz flowers and appliqued. It was beautiful, and amazing. Don't you just love it when two crafts you love over-lap and you can use the same great tools for both of them? I know, *I* do!
I just love to share ideas like this that highlight the diversity of Stampin' Up! and all of our offerings. From Stamps, Paper and Ink, to Decor Elements, and a huge variety of ingredients to make all of your Uniquely personal gifts come to light. No experience required, just add a little imagination.
For anyone who might like to see how Shelli made this flower, please visit her site where she gives a detailed explanation and photos of how her creation was made. If you decide to re-create this flower, I'd love to see how yours turned out. Feel free to leave a comment here with a link to your creation.
Until Next time..
Don't just think it, Ink It! :)
~ Tammy
