Fiber Bubble: Mixin' it Up in the Bubble

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Mixin' it Up in the Bubble

Number four in the series of requested Christmas cards for friend Mary Lee...

I decided to mix it up by combining both my fiber addictions - paper and fabric. How fortuitous for me that now all my fibers are located in one location! A tape gun, some thread, a sewing machine, scissors, cardstock, fabric, design paper, and a cup of coffee...now THAT is what I call a GOOD morning!

Christmas Star

~Base card - PaperTrey Ink Kraft cardstock
~Layer of Bazzill Pickle textured cardstock - edges distressed (roughed up using the edge of metal ruler)
~Layer of My Mind's Eye Signature Christmas by Jen Wilson (it is the delicious left-over from the previous card)
~Bottom left corner is the same design paper torn - the torn edge inked with Distress Ink Peeled Paint
~Star - free form cut - layer of Bazzill Pickle textured cardstock with three layers of fabrics from the scrap basket - all stitched together leaving the tails of gold thread
Challenges
Just for Fun - soft and gentle fabric or fiber
Just Us Girls - use fabric
Come and Get It - anything goes
Dream Valley - surprise (tendril threads)
I Did it Creations - let's dance (stars 'dance' in the sky)
Bling it On - anything goes

Thanks for clicking by,
Nancy in Iowa

18 comments:

* Shell B.*July 31, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Wonderful job on combining your fibers and paper!

Thanks for joining us this week at Come and Get it Challenges.

Shell~Alaska♥
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Cindy van OorschotJuly 31, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Great combination of fibers and paper, thanks for joining us at Come and Get It
Cindy
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jimlynnJuly 31, 2011 at 7:21 PM
WOW! Love your card with the wonderful fabric AND paper! WONDERFUL.
Lynn
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GurkissAugust 1, 2011 at 12:22 AM
Such a lovely card :)

Thank you for joining us at IDIC this week.

Hugs Gurkiss
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VonAugust 1, 2011 at 2:44 AM
That's so unusual :) what a great idea for a Christmas card love it
Thank you for sharing your creation with us at Just for Fun
Von x
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ZoechaosAugust 1, 2011 at 6:01 AM
All the words Brilliant fantastic wonderful etc are running through my head Your star is all of these and more love it! Thank you for sharing with us at Just for Fun XOXO Zoe
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Dolly DaydreamsAugust 1, 2011 at 7:44 AM
Perfect morning ! Beautiful piece love the shades the texture, gorgeous !

Marie
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CindyAugust 1, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Jeez, I'm in awe. You make such wonderful cards. I recently purchased some Gala Mixed Fiber yarn to crochet on cards - your influence is insidious.
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AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Fabulous card. Really love it.
Regards Florence.
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AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Love the combination of rustic and sparkly. So cool. Thanks for taking time to take part in our Come and Get it Challenge.
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salamandaAugust 2, 2011 at 4:02 AM
Stunning Christmas card and really different - love it
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Julie TempleAugust 2, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Wow this is really unique! Love the look...so pretty! Thank you for joining us at Come and Get It this week! ( P.S. I grew up in Davenport~)

Julie
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NeetAugust 3, 2011 at 2:44 AM
Fabulous star project you have done. Thanks for joining us at JFF - Hugs, Neet x
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Lisa KindAugust 4, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Wow! Love the rustic feel of this and all the different textiles you used! Thanks for playing our JUGs challenge!
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Erum TasneemAugust 5, 2011 at 10:17 AM
oh wow! love the look of this card!
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Debbie (Little Gingham Bear)August 6, 2011 at 4:31 AM
Gorgeous card - thanks for sharing with us at IDIC this week
Hugs,
Debbie x
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EliseAugust 6, 2011 at 2:54 PM
AMENNNNNN, to your GOOD morning! Oh, GIRL - you NAILED THIS! Such a glorious creation. It NEEDS not a sentiment, the kindness and beauty implied by your ART speaks volumes! LOVE your crafty show, darlin'! THANKS for sharing with Just Us Girls!
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Shelly SchmidtAugust 7, 2011 at 3:12 PM
I love to sew and just LOVE your addition of sewing on your card! Awesome! I also wanted to say hi and I look forward to working with the Feline Playful crew!
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