Well today is our Papertrey Ink Senior Design Team Challenge.
Nichole wanted us to utilize fabric by stamping on it, then using it in our project!
OH! MY! WORD! To me, that was a HUGE challenge-HUGE! I just sat there, not knowing WHERE to start. I use to be a quilter, but the day I began papercrafting my love affair with a sewing machine and fabric was O-V-E-R! I realized I *ONLY* liked sewing because I so enjoyed mixing and matching the fabric! I had more fun SHOPPING than I ever did sewing. Papercrafting was my niche!
Now my fabric is only used for my STAMPING projects, and my sewing machine for PAPER! (even those occasions are RARE!)
All that being said, my idea for fabric today is far from revolutionary-sadly! I wished I had some fantastic project to share, but this is sweet and simple.
I just decided I would view my FABRIC, as cardstock, and like making my own patterned paper (something I LOVE to do!).
I had purchased this glass jar because I just loved it! I have a “thing” for containers (in case that isn’t obvious! LOL!!) I don’t like them to be PLAIN JANE though, so I HAD to dress it up.
This challenge became PERFECT!
My jar was a whopping $3 at Walmart.
I decided to make a Memory Jar. Inspired by the idea my friend Alicia had, for a memory journal.
I made this so that it is something that looks pretty, and matches my home, that I can keep out, in plain view, so I can remember to fill it with memories, or funny things my kids say. Be it daily, or weekly. As the events fit.
I can later pull out all the written notes to remember these great times or funny moments. As a mom to 3 small children, there are a LOT!
Sentiment reads: Where the flowers bloom, so does hope-Lady Bird Johnson
Here is my fabric, after it was stamped.
I stamped my fabric with polka dot basics, in sweet blush. I then added Guidelines in Raspberry Fizz
I chose the little flowers from Honey Bees , stamped in various inks, onto the Guidelines image.
I chose a large flower from Garden of Life as my centerpiece.
Once my fabric was stamped, I added the batting to the back.
I then decided to sew on a felt flower
and, add a button too!
Add the chipboard to the back of the layers, using ZipDry, for a sturdy base
Applied lots of adhesive, then wrap the fabric around the chipboard.
It is then added to a die cut large scallop square, created from Raspberry Fizz cardstock, and secured to my Memory Jar lid.
Here is the top view of my memory jar
I added some adhesive rhinestones to the top.
Then, of course some ribbon to the edge of the lid. Ties with a pretty bow, and flower shaped buttons.
Very quick and easy! Looks SO much prettier than your standard “jar” sitting on a counter.
Supplies:
Jar from Walmart
Fabric quarter
Quilters batting
chipboard
Zip Dry
Stamps: Guidelines, Garden of Life, Honey Bees, Flower Garden Sentiments
Cardstock: White
Ink: all Papertrey Pallette ink
Vintage Buttons: in Raspberry Fizz & New Leaf
Nestabilities: Square, and tags
Adhesive rhinestones.
Check out Nichole’s Blog, as well as the Senior Design Team for more Fun with Fabric ideas!
and the PTI Guest Designer: Wendy Sue
That is all for me!
Thank you for stopping by!
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Cute little jar Lauren, great stamped fabric!
Love this idea. Very cool! I might have to make one for each of my kids. I have a couple of taller but similar containers just waiting for something to fill them!
gorgeous girl!! Great idea too…reminds me of those ‘baby cabs’ that were popular a few years ago…but this is better, because it’s for the whole family. Have a super day!!
What a great idea! I love the stamps you chose for your project! Very pretty!
I love the colorful flowers you stamped on your material Lauren – what a pretty top for your glass jar!
I went back in time, too, with a project that was decoupaged. Your jar reminded me of it; love how you used fabric, and find your tutorial easy to follow. By the way, met a friend of yours at the Great American Scrapbooking Convention, in Virginia; her name is Melissa Forsyth-Sampaga. She had nothing but nice things to say about you and your templates (I purchased a Scor-Pal) and she suggested I look at your tutorials.
GREAT project with fabric, Lauren! No need to be aprehensive ~ your creative ideas are endless, Sweetie.
Very pretty and fun Lauren! Love the idea to use it as a memory jar to keep note of funny things your children say!
Shanna
Fabulous Project!!
I love working with fabric…
Your jar topper is Beautiful..
wonderful idea : )
TFS
Lauren, this is adorable!! I love your stamped fabric and the beautiful jar!
Beautiful Lauren. Perfect for a family and a whole lot better than a baby book that gets buried under stuff. .
This is fantastic!! What a great idea.
what a great idea to write down those quirky little things the kids say….you just never know …. and they are always so dang funny……
love the fabric and the ribbon is my favorite color…..excellent!
Lauren I love love love this stamped fabric, girl you are a genius!!!!
What a cute jar! Great idea for a way to dress it up and the memory jar will be very special!
Darling project Lauren, but I think you’re going to need a jar for each child or a bigger jar! LOL!
Simply gorgeous! great idea – can’t wait to try it. Marta
(your package arrived – thanks for being so prompt!)
Lauren this is just the sweetest idea. Love what you’ve done with the fabric, too.
Your jar turned out beautiful!
I love your sweet and simple project! Now I’ll be looking at those jars without lids in the thrift store with this idea in mind.
How cute Lauren!
Do you ever actually sleep???? you’re mind must just work overtime with the crafty talent you have…. you are just such an inspiration for me
Hugs from Oz
neat idea and such pretty stamping, love the little added touches to it too!
I must say, that out of all the projects, this is the one I love the most! One of my favorite things to create is my own patterned papers, so this is right up my alley. Love the blush polka dots – the perfect touch to add more dimension to your stamped pattern (plus the felt flower and button, of course!).
THANK YOU Lauren for a beautiful idea that I will definitely be casing! These will make great gifts!!
Absolutely Gorgeous!
THIS IS AMAZING! I LOVE IT!!!!! The nestie on the bottom is killing me! How cute!!
i missed this project! How fab! I love the idea, cant wait to try it!
This is really wonderful. I am thinking this would make a great gift for Mothers that I know. Lovely colors and put together perfectly.
Hugs
Heather
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