In preparation for Phoenix Craft Rave 2012 I thought it would only be appropriate that I make me a special craft apron for the occasion.
I almost never start garments from scratch anymore. I rather alter something that was destined for Goodwill or the clothing recycling place. This apron is half of a skirt. I used old jeans pockets that I made 'pretty' prior to attaching them on the apron.
I added all kinds of little embellishments: lace, I stamped fabric and made appliques with a face of a woman and a love quote, I added some charms and an old key Patrick found at the playground and gave it to me.
I added something even super special (to me at least). I added a little gypsy bell I bought some time ago at the Bead Museum in Glendale, AZ. I wanted a bell to remind me that life is good and precious and it's meant to be enjoyed. I needed this reminder at times of frustrations at life difficulties. During those times I find myself crafting anyways, it was the perfect time to have a chiming bell.
I just packed all of the crafting supplies for the Craft Rave tomorrow: fabric, shrink plastic, stamps, inks, fabric markers, spray sealer and an oven. With these I will teach other crafty people how to make rings out of fabric and out of shrinky dink plastic. I am looking forward to have a lot of fun.
On a side note, look what came in the mail a few days ago:
And look what's on page 118. My work.
The magazine will be on newsstands on Dec.1.
I almost never start garments from scratch anymore. I rather alter something that was destined for Goodwill or the clothing recycling place. This apron is half of a skirt. I used old jeans pockets that I made 'pretty' prior to attaching them on the apron.
I added all kinds of little embellishments: lace, I stamped fabric and made appliques with a face of a woman and a love quote, I added some charms and an old key Patrick found at the playground and gave it to me.
I added something even super special (to me at least). I added a little gypsy bell I bought some time ago at the Bead Museum in Glendale, AZ. I wanted a bell to remind me that life is good and precious and it's meant to be enjoyed. I needed this reminder at times of frustrations at life difficulties. During those times I find myself crafting anyways, it was the perfect time to have a chiming bell.
I just packed all of the crafting supplies for the Craft Rave tomorrow: fabric, shrink plastic, stamps, inks, fabric markers, spray sealer and an oven. With these I will teach other crafty people how to make rings out of fabric and out of shrinky dink plastic. I am looking forward to have a lot of fun.
On a side note, look what came in the mail a few days ago:
And look what's on page 118. My work.
The magazine will be on newsstands on Dec.1.
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