Any day now my copies of Where Women Create should be arriving in the mail. In case you haven’t already heard, this new and inspiring book written by Jenny Doh and Jo Packham is currently available at Crescendoh. Here’s a quick clip detailing what this book is all about.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX_BdRnX2-E&feature=player_embedded#
In the mail recently I received this bountiful batch of new stamps and an apron kit from Crescendoh. I’ve recently joined the Design Team and will be adding my personal touches to many of their product offerings regularly. Here’s a look at the wonderful goodies I received.
And here’s a look at what I’ve created using the apron kit.
I had some coordinating fabric leftover to make this pincushion. For a soft, shabby look I used the backside of the paisley fabric to create the base. To make the flower, I used a strip of lace trim (also included in the kit) by cutting off the intricate top part and used the more simple bottom portion instead. And the “bloom” tag was made from a piece of the original shipping tag that the buttons were attached to. I can’t resist using each and every tiny scrap.
And can you believe that there was enough fabric in this one kit to make a cute apron for Brook? I used the colorful pre-cut squares that were included to form the apron base. Having the pre-cut pieces handy made this project quick and easy. The coordinating fabric for the apron ties also came with the kit and I used it to make my own double-folded bias tape.
What a pleasant surprise to discover that 2 aprons plus 1 pincushion could be made from this single kit. I wonder what surprises await with the stamps.
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Becky,
Congrats on being hand picked for the Design Team! You will be a great addition to the creative committee! I love what you made; My fav is the pin cushion. I love flowers, the word “Bloom” ,and your use of
being green. I bet Brook is thrilled with her new apron, so light n’ pretty.
I love the classy look of the black n’ white, will go with any outfit. Your apron
looks more like an accessory. Great use of product, can’t wait to see what you’ll cook up next!
March 28th, 2010
Inquiring minds want to know…Becky are you in this book?!
March 28th, 2010
Ellen, I’m not in this book but I have immense respect for the ladies involved (all of the featured artists as well as the authors.) And thank you for the sweet compliments regarding my pincushion and aprons. I had a lot of fun working on them this past weekend.
March 28th, 2010
i know you will be a great addition to the design team. the aprons are beautiful. i can’t wait to see what you do with the stamps; they are darling.
March 28th, 2010
Becky, sorry to hear you aren’t in this one. I am sure all the artists chosen
are exceptional and exude creative stimulation. It will be well received~
March 28th, 2010
becky…
i am so excited for you. you have yourself out there in so many wonderful places…it is sooo neat. what a wonderful honor to be on the design team! and fun as all get out tooooo!
i look forward to looking at this book, it looks so inspiring and i LOVE reading the stories of the women and their creative lives.
thank you so much for sharing the apron kits with us…i NEED something like this for my 2 girls…always need a project!
your work from the kit is just awesome! so fun and the pin cushion…i wouldn.t mind being a pin! it.s a happy place to live.
have the best day!
c
March 29th, 2010
Thanks Chrissy. Your cheerful enthusiasm is well appreciated.
March 29th, 2010
congratulations on joining the design team — that is awesome! — so happy for you:)
xo
March 29th, 2010
many congrats for joining such an awesome design team!!! i know that they’ll welcome your fabulous fresh and cozy style…..i mean, look what you were able to do with the apron kit (and can i just tell you that i’m crazy for that pincushion!!!)!! i think that you and crescendoh is a match made in heaven!!! xox
March 29th, 2010
I received a small bundle of inspiration from Creshendoh myself not long ago.. they package things so wonderfully! I can’t believe you created so much with ONE apron package.. wow!
Simply fabulous creations, and such exciting news about joining the Design Team! Congratulations!
March 30th, 2010
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