Wednesday, April 30, 2014

On the Runway Wendy Style

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Hi everyone, we are back On the Runway again with the Funkie week of the Frilly and Funkie challenge.  Cec is still our hostess and we are to make a project in vintage or shabby chic style that depicts sewing or fashion.  For the Funkie week of the challenge, our designers stay a bit on the grungy side of vintage.  I opted to use a couple of Wendy Vecchi stamps and stencils to create my tag.  

I started with a jumbo manila tag and blotted up some Weathered Wood ink with it and added more staining with Vintage Photo.  I stamped the fancy stitching edge from The Beauty of Art set in Jet Black Archival and did some second and third generation stamping with the Vintage Mesh stamp.  Then Weathered Wood was sponged on through the Dots and Stripes Border stencil.  

The dress form (A Form of Art set) and the lacy panel (Sentimental Art) behind it were stamped with Weathered Wood and edged with Vintage Photo.  The sentiment was stamped in Vintage Photo.  The strips were sponged randomly with both Weathered Wood and Vintage Photo.   I cut it with pinking shears in keeping with the sewing theme.  And also in keeping with the sewing theme, I unearthed my sewing machine and did some stitching on the tag.  

My frame was cut from chipboard with the Ornate Frame die, sponged with Weathered Wood and edged with Vintage Photo.  Then 2 coats of UTEE were applied to give it the deep glossy shine.  

The old fashioned high top shoe and bag are from the Sweet and Small charm collection I sell in the store.  I took two of the barrel beads I also sell and glued them end to end to hang the charms from and threaded the dyed seam binding through them before tying the bow.  








These products used to make this tag are available at The Funkie Junkie Boutique where most name brand products are always 20% below MSRP.


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14 comments:

  1. Jenny MarplesApril 30, 2014 at 2:23 AM

    I always love how you take Wendy Vecchi's products in a vintage direction. The stencilling and stamping combine beautifully and that frame absolutely completes it. Jenny x

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  2. Words and PicturesApril 30, 2014 at 4:14 AM

    What a fabulous tag, Linda - the finish on that frame is just glorious!
    Alison xx

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  3. Juliz Design PostApril 30, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    Great project Linda and looks like your a dab hand with the sewing machine.
    Julie x

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  4. VivApril 30, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    Awesome as ever Linda - love it. x

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  5. MaryanneApril 30, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Fantastic tag, Linda. No one uses Wendy's stamps like you! I love the background you created and the charms are perfect!

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  6. wendy vecchiApril 30, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    my favorite colors...love it!

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  7. MarciApril 30, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    I love the two tone color on this tag, very elegant. It is beautiful!

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  8. CecApril 30, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Wonderful tag. Love the colours because they are so vintage, those adorable charms and the lace panel with the frame around the dress form is fabulous.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  9. SueApril 30, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    A great use of the stamps and I love the colour.

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  10. RedanneApril 30, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    As ever, you have created a gorgeous tag - that frame is beautiful. Anne xx

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  11. TerryApril 30, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Love a tag with attitude! Linda, love the vintage goodness and how you used that frame! Fabby creation. Hugs!

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  12. Anita Houston The Artful MavenApril 30, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    Wendy style, Tim style, and your style all rolled up into one! I love the charms, the frame, and the bodice!!! Go elegant and beautiful Linda!

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  13. AlmoMay 1, 2014 at 2:53 AM

    Hi Linda this is a beautiful tag, I love the machine sewing and you have used my favourite ornate frame. Lovely subtle colours. Mo x

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  14. UnknownMay 19, 2014 at 12:49 AM

    Hi, Linda: I have always loved your work. This is exquisite. There are so many layers on this tag. You have a great sense of color, texture, design and style! You go girl. Mari

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