Daily Archives: September 15, 2009

Sew Special

 Today is sew special as my latest stamp set, Sew Special is released today. Here it is…

Sew Special

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One of the things I really like to incorporate in my stamps sets is the ability to use them on layouts as well as cards. I know I said I was going to try and do a layout every week…oops, missed a few…but I’m finally getting back into the swing. I used the stamps as a spring-board for the theme of the layout. I originally started this layout out as an 8×8 but thought it would look so much better mounted onto black 12×12 cardstock. I know it’s black but it’s called white space.

Family is the Fabric of Life

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The four patterned paper panels are Jenni Bowlin mini papers that I stitched together to form a background. The three black circular elements (two Teresa Collins chipboard pieces & one big button) form a visual triangle in the design.

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I always like to cluster my embellishments and this layout is no exception. The sewing basket is colored in with Copic markers.

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The photo is a little old but better late than never, right? It’s amazing how much kids can change in four years! And speaking of changes. Wow. Yesterday I had my first day off in almost 7 years. My “baby” started Junior Kindergarten yesterday. He’ll go every other day so it was very mixed feelings for me. It was a hard morning for me to be sure.

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Supply List:
Stamps: Sew Special (the Rummage Bin) by CHF
Ink: Black Memento by Tsukineko, Brushed corduroy Distress Ink by Ranger
Paper: black cardstock by Bazzill Basics, Simply Smooth Vanilla by CHF
patterned paper – mini papers by Jenni Bowlin
Other: sewing machine, chipboard by Teresa Colings, flower by Prima, ribbon, button by Autumn Leaves, pins by Michael’s

Looking for a little more inspiration for this set? The CHF DT has loads of great samples here.


Hope your day is sew special! 

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