I wish I could take credit for designing this gorgeous bag but I did not make it. It was made by my incredibly talented BFF, Hedy. Hedy does not have a computer so I am entering it on her behalf to the eclectic Paperie "Do Something with a Bag" Challenge.
Hedy's bag started out as a piece of canvas drapery fabric with aqua, mauve and tan colors that evoke a seascape. She used rubberstamps of seaweeds to create the background. Next she used silk ribbons, embroidery thread and various fibers and incorporated beads and seashells from re-purposed jewelry along with a variety of embroidery stitches and techniques to create her undersea world. Metal charms of sand dollars, fish and sea shells were added as embellishments. There is also some whisps of fine netting n the design. The sentiment was stamped on a separate piece of fabric with black Stazon ink and attached with an embroidery stitch around the edge.
Thanks for stopping by...hope you leave a comment and I will pass them on to Hedy. Paulette
Wowzers! What a beautiful creation. The colours, the stamping and that fantastic embroidery make this into a real work of art. Thank you so much for entering this bag on Hedy's behalf. Please let her know how fabulous it is , although I'm sure you have done that already! What a good friend you are ! Xx
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a GORGEOUS creation and I am so GLAD you are sharing this with us! Hedy is so Talented and YOU are a good friend! I LOVE sea life and her embroidery and beads and netting and that FAB sentiment make one Beautiful altered bag! THX for posting Hedy's creation at eclectic Paperie!
ReplyDeleteWow! I wish I could see this in person. Hedy is SO talented!! Thank you for sharing it here for us all to see!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Hedy is a natural talent. Best of luck, Hedy. This looks like a winner to me.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful scene and the sentiment is so perfect :) This should surely be the winner!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that is AMAZING work!! Love it so much!! Thank you so much for sharing Hedy with us and for being such a good friend!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, I'm still picking my jaw up from the floor. Absolutely amazing and so glad you shared it. Wow!!!! Thanks so much for playing along in our eP Picks Challenge on behalf of Hedi!!!!
ReplyDeleteTell Hedy this bag is FABULOUS! The ribbon embroidery really makes the piece stand out !
ReplyDeleteThis bag is amazing! What a beautiful job. You are truly talented.
ReplyDeleteHi Paulette would you please pass on my congratulations to Hedy, she did an amazing job with her altered bag and won through despite strong competition from the other entrants. Hope you'll let her share more of her projects! many thanks toni xx
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