Saturday, June 4, 2011

{Moxie Fab World - I'm Sew Excited!}

Moxie Fab's having a challenge to incorporate sewing icons in an innovative way. Check out the Moxie Fab blog for the details. You have until June 20 to join in this fun challenge. :)

I really love to sew. I began sewing on a machine when I was 9 years old. I used to sew barbie doll clothes. I made many jumpers (hey, they were in style) when I was in high school. As a matter of fact, and seriously...this is true...I never had a store bought dress until I was a senior in high school and going to the prom. I had been to 2 previous proms and a bunch of dances, but my mother always made my dresses (and matching purses). My grandmother sewed as well, so I guess it's just a natural thing for me to enjoy. :)


{for you}
Yesterday, I was in jo-ann fabrics and spotted this pink measuring tape by Singer and right away thought it would make a pretty fab flower. :) :)

I cut the measuring tape into strips to then fold over and staple in the center. I did this four times, layering each piece and finally topping it off with a FP black button and a FP pink corduroy brad.


Next I searched through my pps for some pink and/or black patterned paper. Didn't find anything that I thought would be perfect. This prompted me to think about what else I could use. I went to my patterns and found a McCalls pillow pattern that I felt would work okay. I cut apart the pattern top cover and hand stitched it to a piece of pink bazzill, using 3 strands of pink DMC and 2 strands of black. The big fat black ric rak was adhered w/some charcoal twine from the Twinery on top. Tiny black gems by Queen & Co. were added to the scalloped edge. A tag was made using a Stampin' Up! stamp and more buttons were stitched down. The "One Size Fits All and Sale Price" are 7 Gypsies rubs.



{side view}

Thanks, Moxie Fab for your fun challenge and always beautiful inspiration!!

Hope you're having a nice week-end! hugs, patti

12 comments:

~jan said...

OMGosh Patti, this card is SO cool! That tape measure flower is so creative, so clever, so chic! Love that you used a pattern cover as paper! Yep, this is moxie fab for sure!

Diana Fisher said...

Fabulous page, I love the pink!!

curlyqmosaics said...

You are a genius! I LOVE this card! The tape measure flower is ultra cool and that pattern packaging works perfectly with the black and pink! Thanks for sharing the tutorial! Have a great evening! :)

LisaM said...

Amazing card and so creative! Love it!

Christina said...

Oh, how clever and FUN! Love that measuring tape flower, especially in PINK! Such a fabulous take on the challenge!

Linda said...

Moxie fab all the way!

Sam said...

Oh my gosh. I love how you have used that measuring tape. Wow, such a great idea. Great card!

Jessica said...

Love all the elements Patti... especially the flower :)

Katie said...

what a freakin' fabulous card patti! boy have i missed checking out your awesome creations.

MamaFin (Laura) said...

Patti, I noticed the same thing...lol. great minds think alike!

Cheryl said...

Oh this is fabulous! I love the flower you made out of the tape measure. Super cool! Good luck on the Moxie fab contest.



--Cheryl--

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Patti! Thanks for linking this up to the I'm Sew Excited! challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm "sew" glad you joined in on all the fun! :)