I made 42,000 attempts at duplicating this weeks teapot, sadly the outcome was not a happy one. I then attempted making cakes, the result was equally disasterous. So I went back to basics, put my apron on and rolled my sleeves up.
OK it is not a teapot or a cake, but the colours are here, circles (ah well I know they are really spots) and a whole lot of love.
I cut the shape of an apron, gave it a few gentle scores and inked the creases to look like pleats. I added paper lace trim and popped a real piece of lace in the pocket. To incorporate gold (like on the teapot) I added some gold twine and goldy coloured ribbon. To get a few circles happening, I rounded the corners and finished the card and apron off with faux stitching using a dark brown Micron pen.
Thanks for looking.
Date: Monday, February 25, 2013 GMT Views: 1878
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40409
Wed, Feb 27, 2013 @ 3:34 AM
Great idea, Susie - your apron looks terrific!! I love how you have added the creases using ink and very pretty lacy top to the apron and, yes, your spots are definitely circles!!
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Wed, Feb 27, 2013 @ 4:54 AM
Bwahaha! Loved your *story*! 42,000 attempts! Been there, done that! Giggle! But what comes from that, is usually a most wonderful card..in a different direction...but equally is amazing! I love this card! The pleats are amazing..it fun, girly and sports some pretty cool circles! You did good Susie Q!
Registered: June 26, 2006 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 2957
Wed, Feb 27, 2013 @ 1:47 PM
Just delightful and charming! What a perfect idea to make an apron card for the challenge, does that mean you're baking all the cookies?! I love how you dressed it up with the lace and gold string.
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Wed, Feb 27, 2013 @ 3:30 PM
Such a lovely apron you have. hehe This is simply awesome! Love the colors and stitching and old time feel it has. What a fabulous card! TFS :0)
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Wed, Feb 27, 2013 @ 7:51 PM
Oh your description of your creative process made me giggle...but your result is sheer delight! I love this apron, especially the sweet pocket and trim detail and delightful texture. Your ribbon ties are so creative! Wonderful card, Susie!!
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