Sunday 21 April 2013

Sentimental ~ Fashionable Stamping Challenges


Happy Sunny Sunday to you all, well it is Sunny ATM and I'm happy because it's the latest FSC challenge which is sentimental, chosen by the lovely Esther. It would be great if you could pop over to the FSC blog and see the gorgeous projects made by Stampettes. We also have the lovely Suzanne as a guest designer for us this fortnight. Our fabulous sponsor is Leo from Flonzcraft and the winner of the random draw gets to spend $20 dollars in his stamping store.

I love the sentiment 'Sewing Mends the Soul' in my 50's retro style grunge paper purse as  I find sewing very therapeutic. 

This was really easy to make as grunge paper is fab to work with. I used one of the  6" x 12"  pieces of grunge paper and painted both sides in cream emulsion. Then folded it into three. I used fancy edge scissors to cut the sides then stamped and coloured all three sides. Then I machine sewed (but hand sewing will work just as well if you use a pointy tool and Tim Holtz design ruler to punch holes in the grunge paper first) all around the edges. I finished the purse with a brass magnetic snapper.  It is just the right size to fit in my bag with a few essential sewing supplies

All the stamps used are from Crafty Individuals CI - 322, CI - 328 &  CI - 383 apart from the sentiment which is from Indigoblu

The purse reminds me of liquorice allsorts for some reason, mmm now I have a craving for some  LOL. I had Mad Men in mind whilst making this. Perhaps Joan or Betty carried one of these in their handbags, with a bag of Allsorts!!

Have a great day & Happy Crafting xx

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23 comments:

  1. Anonymous21 April 2013 at 09:23

    Gorgeous purse Paula ! I love the delicate colours and your stamping and sewing is stunning, as usual ! Sue C x

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  2. Ink Art Designs21 April 2013 at 09:33

    Hi Paula. This is a gorgeous purse, with some lovely finishing touches.There are some gorgeous stamps that you have chosen, and the swwing theme is you through-and-through :) A great project Paula
    Dot x

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  3. Brenda Brown21 April 2013 at 09:58

    This is glorious Paula, such a wonderful attractive purse for sewing ephemera. I love all the sewing images you have used on that gorgeous creamy background and your sewing expertise is exceptional.
    Happy Sunday.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  4. Anonymous21 April 2013 at 12:38

    Hi Paula
    Stunning use of the CI stamps and I see you have been busy stamping up the latest set.
    The colours are so perfect for a retro feel.
    Have a lovely Sunday.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  5. Sophie21 April 2013 at 12:47

    Wunderbar, Paula, das ist wieder einmal sensationell...
    Liebe Grüße xx

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  6. Sue21 April 2013 at 15:00

    What a great idea Paula and the stamped images are lovely.

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  7. Astrid Maclean21 April 2013 at 15:23

    What a fantastic combination of your two great love, sewing and stamping! Brilliant make!

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  8. Netty21 April 2013 at 15:38

    The best use I've seen of grunge paper ever, the little purse for all those sewing needs is wonderful. Fab work again Pauline. Hugs Annette x

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  9. Meggymay21 April 2013 at 15:57

    Gorgeous purse and so useful to have in case of sewing emergencies.
    Yvonne x

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  10. Paula Whittaker21 April 2013 at 16:37

    Brilliant use of the grunge paper - looks amazing.

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  11. Mrs.B21 April 2013 at 18:55

    Hi Paula, Fabulous purse, and some of my favourite images. A useful keepsake too.
    Avril xx

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  12. Fliss21 April 2013 at 20:28

    A really fabulous idea Paula. Love the soft pastel colours which I think must be what brings Allsorts to mind - I think I want some now!
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  13. Silvia(Barnie)21 April 2013 at 21:02

    Such a wonderful idea, the whole project is fantastic.

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  14. Claire21 April 2013 at 21:12

    What a beautiful project Paula, gorgoeus colours and such a creative idea. Hope you've had a good weekend
    Claire xx

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  15. Words and Pictures21 April 2013 at 22:34

    What a delicious wallet - love the retro look... and while it wouldn't mend my soul (not a friend of needles and sewing machines, much to my regret!), I think it's a lovely sentiment!
    Alison x

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  16. Elly22 April 2013 at 00:17

    Stunning and unique. Love this idea as a little gift. (:o)

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  17. Jenny Marples22 April 2013 at 11:31

    Such clever ideas here!! Love that you have used grunge paper rather than opting for material and how well has it turned out! Hugs, Jenny x

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  18. Ellie Knol22 April 2013 at 20:34

    GORGEOUS! LOVE your sentiment! And you're not the only one sewing - I also love it!

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  19. Terry22 April 2013 at 21:33

    Paula, you have not lost your inky mojo at all to sewing! This is stunning and so much stamping fun! Love this and hope you have a wonderful week!

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  20. Lucy Edmondson24 April 2013 at 09:12

    I love this, it has such a wonderful 50s vibe to it, and I love the paint and stamping on grunge effect. Perfect!

    Lucy x

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  21. Esther24 April 2013 at 21:34

    This is gorgeous Paula, so many lovely images and the colours are gorgeous - love the sentiment too ! Esther xx

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  22. Unknown25 April 2013 at 12:05

    How fab' this is!! Sewing is one of my favourite categories for images to use and these are just beautiful.... great colour mixes and composition work. Chris xxx

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  23. Shirley29 April 2013 at 08:27

    Gosh just have to make one of these, a grunge paper purse sounds adorable to me.

    Lovely inspiration as usual Paula.

    Hugs Shirley x x

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