A contest
In my Marie Antoinette Mail Art group
Terri hosted a contest
she designed a pattern for a heart that would close in on itself
and become a wall hanging
We could really do anything we wanted
which is my favorite type of challenge
I used linen as a base
and then added some vintage laces and ribbons
and newer laces
that I tea dyed to give it a more aged look
I took out my vintage mother of peal buttons
a nice piece of vintage rhinestone bling
and some darling ribbon roses that a dear friend sent to me recently
This is how it looks closed up and ready to hang
(click on the photos to really see the detail)
This is the view as you open it up.
I tucked in a favorite feather
to show you that I created a pocket
to maybe hold a love letter or something precious
This is the view of the outside
I did not win, but that was not the driving force
for my creation
I just wanted to sew up something lacy and romantic.
I think it was a success.
and now that I am done loving it
**HAPPILY SPOKEN FOR
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
10 comments:
I cant believe ur gonna sell it!!!!
I adore it.Thats just my kind of thing.I thought for sure it was a cone when I first saw it.I'm now going to try and make one. You should put a tutorial up for us all.
Tabitha...you are too cute!!
Denise, maybe Terri will to a tutorial for it one of these days. It's her pattern and design...we all just made them up the way we wanted to. Thank you for your note!!
xox Rella
Dear Rella,
Thank you for your kind words on our blog. Our dog was a peke-a-poo, part pekingese and part poodle. We are so sad without him! He was such an amazing dog. I am not exaggerating to say that for over 19 years he was always in my arms or by my side. I was trying to prepare for the loss of him, but it didn't work!
Thanks for sharing such a magical blog...
Peace and Plenty,
Sheila and Sherrill
i have been listening to your music tonight over AND OVER...so fitting ofr a faerie princess..xox
Beautiful! I just love how romantic your heart is. This was such a fun project!
Your heart is rich and elegant and beautiful.
Rella, how absolutely gorgeous!!!
I love - it's so beautifully made, and all the materials you used - everything is lovely! You won't have this is your shop long.
Happy St. Valentines's Day to you. ♥
Marianne
P.S. Work has been crazy because of the holiday, but I am mailing off your surprise card today or tomorrow.
Hi Rella, I just love your beautiful heart, it is so special. I love all the sweet details that you put into your heart, I know it was made from the heart. I love, love, love it. Happy Valentine's Day Rella. Hugs, Terri
Didn't even make it to the shop - I'm not a bit surprised...it's just so beautiful!
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