Prairie Days by Lynne Moncrieff
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When I
first looked at Kasia Avery’s faces stamp from EEA06, the particular woman I
selected to ink up, is a face, that to me, shows great fortitude and this
brought to mind the women during the time of the Pioneers, which made me think
of Willa Cather’s writings. Isn’t it
funny how the brain works especially as it has been many, many years since I
last visited Cather’s works.
Supplies
Old
Bristle Brush
Extras:
Torn, vintage crochet lace, lace rose trim, calico scraps, vintage button and
thread
Instructions
Apply
Rust Finish kit to bag, aim for a distressed appearance, as though faded in
areas. Also apply to torn vintage
crochet lace and lace rose trim. Dab the
dirty paintbrush onto scraps of calico. Leave all to dry.
Ink up
a face from EEA06, stamping onto the lightly stained calico scrap. If you have a sewing machine, machine stitch
borders or as I did, stamp stitches.
Layer onto other calico scraps before adhering to bag.
Trim
upper edge of bag with the rusted crochet lace and lace rose trim. Embellish
with vintage button.
There’s
no reason the bag couldn’t be used to store some vintage treasures or suchlike.
Until
next week,
Wishes
Lynne
11 comments
Ooh this looks an absolute vintage treasure itself! Wonderful! Love hearing how you chose the stamp too! xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful Lynne, what a wonderful and creative idea. I would like to think of it as a holder for vintage papers or photographs of days gone by. The perfect place to hold them safe.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracey xx
A delightful tote Lynne in very warm rich colours xx The details on the bag really add to the overall feel and I love the stamp you used. A lovely way to store treasures
ReplyDeleteTFS and best wishes
Annie xx
Really lovely! Looks like fall inspired you.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful rustic style tote Lynne with such gorgeous embellishing detail and a lovely way to store vintage treasures too.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
You have such an eye for beauty ... love this tote!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous little tote, Lynne. The rust so amazing , and your details in coloring makes it look so real. Perfect with the head from the beautiful stamp set , she belongs there, and lovely notes from friends , are to be stored inside, I love it and the many details you added !! Xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great little tote, Lynne.It has such a beautiful, autumnal look. I can see what you mean about that woman - she does embody something of a Willa Cather character. I love her work. xx
ReplyDeleteLove that rusty color, the bag is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious rusted bag, Lynne - this is magical.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Thank you all so very much for taking the trouble to comment. I am in a rusty dusty phase at the moment LOL.
ReplyDeleteWishes
Lynne
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