I often like to use letters and initials to personalize my art projects. And I have on hand an array of stamps in different fonts and sizes to fit every need. Most recently I was inspired to create a few things using these stamps from Crescendoh.
Here are a couple of sewn hearts using paper, fabric, batting and other bits.
The “R” is for me (Rebecca.)
The “WS” stands for Bill (William.)
These dressed-up jars make good display bases for the hearts. BTW, I saved these mini-jelly jars from an Inn where I stayed over the Summer.
And here are a couple more jars.
This one is perfect for storing pearls, and I chose to use “m” for “mine.” Sometimes I get tired of using just B’s, S’s and the occasional “R”.
“S” could be for “sparkle” or “shine” or “simple”…I like simple.
I created the necklaces below using Scrabble tiles as the base. The letters in “The Best Life Alphabet” stamp set fit perfectly on these tiles…all but one, please keep in mind that the lower case “m” is a bit too wide. However, as you can see in an early photo above, the “m” works really well on a jar.
Of course I had to make one with a “W” to wear on Valentines Day. There’s something about wearing your sweetheart’s initial that brings back fond memories of being in high school again. Visiting the romance of young love can feel fresh and fun.
The specific directions on how to create the embellished jars are available at Studio Crescendoh.
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I keep on looking at the photos of your lovely work of art, they are lovely, delicious, romantic and sweet,,, sooo nice and inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
February 11th, 2011
Very nice, Becky. I really like your last necklace. Just a bit of glitz.
Hope all is well with you. We are recovering from the trip to California and back to chemo. Life gies on. We find things to smile about.
Hugs,
Suz
February 11th, 2011
so fun and lovely. i’ve been making hearts too, giving them away almost as fast as i’ve been making them. nice to have something homemade to hand to a special someone.
also played with dominoes yesterday, haven’t got it quite right yet, but still fun.
have a great weekend. enjoy young love, my husband is also my high school sweetie.
February 11th, 2011
Laura, Bill and I aren’t exactly high school sweethearts since we met while in our 20’s, but I figured this was close enough since. What I meant to say in this post is that he brings out the kid in me, and that he keeps me young at heart.
February 11th, 2011
so romantic. i like how the glitter gives the necklaces that added touch of the young love you mention. enjoy your weekend.
February 11th, 2011
How fun, great to remember each other and mark small items with special touches. It gives thinks sentiment, means more~
I love the tiny jars, you collected from the Inn. I am sure wonderful memories are attached to this!
February 11th, 2011
Becky, there’s something so nice about making little things, isn’t there.
Making time is hard for busy people, but I think there’s always a way to set aside enough of it for itsy-bitsy things like you’ve made here. Love the glittery touch!
Hugs, Diane
February 12th, 2011
This looks like a really fun project day. I smiled through most of this post! Is it bad that I want to put an “M” on everything now for “mine?” lol I wish the dogs could read!
February 12th, 2011
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I know you love “simple” but somehow your jars are never just simple to me ….. they are sparkly and just perfect!!! Great job!
February 12th, 2011
Loving your fabric hearts with the sparkle and personal letters. Also the scrabble tiles you have created as necklaces. Super fun. Happy Hearts to you…
February 12th, 2011
Oh Becky.. how fabulous the thought of wearing your loved ones initials! I adore that idea, although… my husband and I both have the same intials “s” & “w” {laughs} Hmm.. perhaps that in of itself would make a necklace special.
Now you see.. there is a perfect example of how I always leave here feeling so inspired!
February 15th, 2011
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