I completed the December artist trading cards yesterday before I went to work. The most finicky part was attaching the feathers. I only placed one holding stitch halfway up each feather, and then secured it in position by stitching the "nib" (point of the quill pen) with gold threads.
Once everything was placed and secured, I used a gold metallic thread to stitch all the way around the outside edge of the piece. The finished design was then glued to a playing card, my label added, and the card was then placed into a protective cellophane card holder.
They'll post today - including an extra card I made for the winner of the guessing game a couple days ago. That card will be mailing to Charlene in Phoenix for being the first to guess how I was going to interpret this month's prompt. Marrianne got more of the details, but Charlene was first with the concept. Thanks, Marrianne and everyone else for sharing your guesses. I had fun reading your comments.
I'll be prewashing fabrics for Grammie's Jammies today, and preparing them for cutting...my least favorite part of sewing garments. I have to do it myself, too, because none of the elves are allowed to use my electric scissors. Fun Times...
What a clever idea! They look great.
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Hi Marilyn:
DeleteThey took a bit longer than I expected, but I'm happy with the results. Cutting out little, invisible vinyl bottles was the hardest part. sigh They're on their way now. On to Jammies!
xoxo
Donna
awwwww - well done!! I love the addition of the 'Dear Santa'. Now I'm looking forward to seeing the ones you receive in the exchange and see how everyone else interpreted the theme.
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DeleteThanks! I'm curious to see what will come back, too. So far, I've only received one. Christmas season and all, I guess. We'll see.
xoxo
Donna
Oh my! Beyond excited one is coming to Phoenix. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
ReplyDeleteHi Charlene:
DeletePacking up with a few other goodies! Mailing on Monday.
xoxo
Donna
Sherry of createology: Donna you are brilliant. Such a perfect example of Pen and Ink. I love the addition of Dear Santa. I worked on mine yesterday and it took me two hours to make two ATCs. I better change my mind.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteThank you, dear! "Dear Santa" was a last minute inspiration. I can't wait to see what you come up with! Enjoy the process. It should be fun, right?
xoxo
Donna
Well done! Can't wait to see what the rest of the artists come up with!
ReplyDeleteHi Lois:
DeleteThank you so much! I'm looking forward to seeing the rest, too. It's hard waiting. tick........tock...... tick......lol Have a great week.
xoxo
Donna
great
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