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Paper Flowers and Fabric Flowers

Well, I'm kind of in a creative funk again. I hate it when this happens! I'm so glad that next weekend I am going to Fredricksberg, TX again to the trade days. I know it will inspire me in all kinds of directions. Meanwhile, while I am trying to get my groove back........I have been making a lot of little short term projects in the paper department. I made this little posey pin from faux vintage post/letters etc papers from the scrapbooking department. I actually wore it yesterday on my jacket.


Then I spotted this book on Fabric Flowers by Elizabeth Helene Searle at the fabric store and I had to get it. I used her instructions to make this first fabric flower. I want to try several of her other flowers instructions. Now, what will I do with them? Who knows? Does it really matter if I am enjoying myself? Probably everyone will get fabric or paper flowers for Christmas! Heehee

Have a great day.


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Kim Mailhot said…
I hope the funk is short lived !

You could add your flowers to your xmas packages ? Snazzy wrapping is always fun !
Hang in there, our Majesty !
7:57 AM
Sacred Yoli said…
That is a great book and I use it for reference all the time.
I have used some of my flowers for embellishments on handbags, art quilts, brooches and Nichos.

Possibilities are endless!
2:50 PM
Lisa said…
so cute les! i love the tags and envelopes on your etsy site! you've been keeping secrets! they are adorable. may have to have some. luv ya lisa
7:11 PM
Pocket Full of Prettys said…
So cute, saw it in person! Lucky me! Hope to see you tomorrow! Love ya, Renea
8:54 PM
Janet said…
That little paper flower is just so cute! I've made crocheted flowers but never paper or fabric.

I hope your funk doesn't last too long. I'm kinda in one now too.
11:27 AM
Carolyn said…
oooo, I love that book but sadly have not gotten around to fashioning even a single flower!!!! (this is the story of my life: so many things I wanna try that I never actually do!)

I'll pray for a speedy recovery from the funk.... believe me: I know exactly where you're comin from! It happens to me regularly. You just have to ride it out. Usually I use it as an opportunity to take a break and do someintg different: lunch with the girls (margarita's anyone?) or a shopping excursion (my husbands not a big fan of that!)
:c )
6:06 PM
Maria-Thérèse ~ www.afiori.com said…
Hi,
Lovely flower!! Do you protect the paper somehow?

It's weird - seems like most blog writers I visit right now are in a bit of a funk, including me I guess! What's going on? Is it universal? I'm always creative! Well, still am, but I have this feeling I don't get things DONE. Argh.

♥ visit me at www.afiori.com ♥
3:52 AM
studioGypsy said…
love the flowers! will have to seek out that book for a look, too. ;) xo
12:13 PM
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