This week the lovely ladies of Bah! Humbug! have challenged us to use fabric. Normally this would be daunting for me, but I came across some Loralie fabric I'd purchased in 2009 that I had bought from J&O Fabrics. They don't have much of a selection any more, but Loralie Designs in the meantime not only has it's own website, but makes all sorts of stamps and stuff, embroidery designs, you name it, with not only some kitties, but her signature sassy ladies, so if you're interested, check them out HERE. OOps! Off the track a bit here. I'd bought this fabric because of the adorable cards Enfys was making with them but I never got around to trying any myself. 'Bout time, eh? Basically all you do is glue the fabric to card stock using a glue stick, wait for it to dry and fussy cut it out. Make sure you've glued your design completely and it really resists fraying and cuts easily with sharp scissors. The background DP is from an 8x8 pad by Making Memories I got on clearance last year and the little Bingo card is Jennie Bowlin. WooHoo! Couldn't be simpler.
As you can see, I've lots more fabric and Jezzie was eyeing the kitties in the foreground thinkin' they would make fab cards for her to send. I think this would be a great idea for those who sew as well. Make something cute using fabric and save a bit for a matching card. The possibilities are endless. For once I've not waited until the very last minute to complete this challenge, so I suggest you pop by Bah!Humbug! and be inspired by the lovely examples by the DT and join the challenge too. It's almost December. YIKES!
That's a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!! That kitty is so stinkin' cute!!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet!! That makes an adorable card. Love the idea. -- Pat N.
ReplyDeletemorning donna!!
ReplyDeletehun this is just completely adorable! i love it! it looks so sweet.
En is a wizard with that fabric isn't she?! I think I still have some lft that she sent me so I will have to go and dig it out for a go!!!
huge hugs Lou xxx
Love this card Donna the image, the colours, the design and all the added detail is so wonderful, perfect fabric,love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs Linda
that is a really cute piece of fabric...love the idea of branching out into the fabric store for "paper." My hubby will not be thrilled though. ;) Totally cute card. I have to remember this!
ReplyDeleteOMG Donna,Your card is sooo CUTE!I LOVE the cat and all the layers, FANTASTIC job as always my friend!!:)
ReplyDeleteA very cute and colourful card.
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Oh, I just want to reach out and touch it! What a fabulous take on the challenge, Donna. Love that dp and you know I have those Bingo cards (somewhere...my craft room needs to be exhumed). To my amazement, I refrained from buying any of the Loralie fabric way back when, but I've got piles of other stuff. How I would love to play along with this challenge!
ReplyDeleteThat kitty is too cute! Love the way you used it on your card.
ReplyDeleteThis kitty is lovely. I think I should give glueing fabric to card stock a try. I have several pieces of printed fabric but I still haven't found a way to use them in card making.
ReplyDeleteDonna, this is so cute! Love the kitty and the fabric is adorable. I'd be hoarding that, just like I did mine! Great card, I love all the geometric shapes. Btw, I hopped over to Loralie and fell in love with the sassy ladies...... gotta tell Santa about those!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Donna and I will definitely be trying working with fabric this way it's super and straight forward. xoxox
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