Today I am creating with Rebekah Meier Fabric Elements! Wow – did this ever push me out of my wheelhouse, but I’m very happy with what I created. The DCC (Designer Crafts Connection) is sharing wonderful designs using Rebekah’s kit and I’m happy to be a part of this great group.
Fabric Elements is a fabulous product line developed by fellow CHA designer, Rebekah Meier. If you are not familiar with the product, please check it out at Rebekah’s Etsy store (rebekahmeierdesigns). You can also find more information at Rebekah’s website, www.rebekahmeier.com.
The kit included a lot, but it didn’t include the one item I fear the most – a sewing machine! 🙂 JUST KEEP IN MIND: I started with plain canvas fabric.
Sewing, working with batting, rotary cutters and straight lines is just not what I do, but I was up for the challenge and basically followed the kit’s directions. Frankly I am shocked my sewing machine didn’t just laugh at me, but it was still working and didn’t let me down!
Most of the extra items and tools I worked with to make my mixed media collage using the Fabric Elements kit.
When I read the instructions the first time I knew I’d have to read them a few more times and I still messed up something but I’ll leave it to you to figure it out ( *I think I hid it pretty darn well, though). I didn’t realize ‘how involved’ it was going to be, but once I got started I discovered that I was REALLY ENJOYING myself!
With printed tissue paper (provided by Rebekah), paint and stencils the collage starts taking shape.
This is a great photo of one of my relatives and I don’t have a clue who it is. I thought it would be even more beautiful with some added colour.
EKTools markers are amazing. Who needs special markers to colour photographs?! I don’t. By drawing on my teflon sheet, adding a little water and using a brush I was able to achieve that gorgeous rose background, and other enhancements.
Check out the heart! It’s painted batting! — who knew?! I LOVE this effect.
Little lace flowers cut out of a larger piece plus white pearl beads plus glue = a crazy easy flower embellishment on the heart. I also painted the edges of the heart with gold acrylic paint.
The heart at the top encased in green shimmery organza was first embossed then painted.
Make sure you visit the DCC blog to link to all the designers projects using Fabric Elements AND enter for your chance to win a FANTASTIC PRIZE from Rebekah Meier Designs.
Have I inspired you today?
Absolutely beautiful. Great Job! (I don’t see any mistakes)
Thanks so much, Sue! And ‘YAY’ for not seeing my mistake 🙂
Roberta! You did great! Thank you for participating in the FE blog hop. One would never know you were not fluent in sewing! Awesome job.
Wow Rebekah — thank you! I hope you like it. I had a lot of fun 🙂
love this, so pretty and great take on the kit!!
Thank you, Erin!
Love this!
Thanks Steph
Roberta – this came out fantastic!!! I found the quilting part is quite forgiving and camouflaged my mistakes. I love your background and the bright colors – it looks like a watercolor painting. 🙂
Thanks so much, Susan 🙂
what a fun project – thanks so much for sharing it – love the colors you came up with
Thank you Barb.
I love your idea. Great work.
Thank you very much, Gilda 🙂
Love the colors – and you SEWED lol! Great job 🙂
Thanks Cindi —- and YES, I DID! lol
My sewing machine would laugh at me but yours turned out beautifully!
LOL. Thanks so much Sandee 🙂
Beautiful–I like your sewing and the added color on the photo.
You like my sewing?! Thank you, Sue 🙂
love this project, it’s very beautiful
Thank you very much, Maria 🙂
Lovely piece!
Thank you, Donna 🙂
It came out beautiful! I love it!
Thank you Nadine:)
Beautiful project! Love the stitching! Looks like a great kit!
That’s so kind of you to say, Denise. Thank you 🙂
This is just fabulous Roberta!
Thank you Tiffany 🙂
Oh how I love this color combo. The end result is stunning.
Thank you so much, Trista 🙂
This is a really beautiful piece of art. Love the colors and textures. Great!
Thanks Lynda 🙂
Your ancestor looks lovely in yellow hair! This really looks like a fun project and has so many ways to interpret it, like you did. Don’t be afraid of your sewing machine…it loves you!
Awww- thanks Kathy. I wish I knew who that relative was lol.
Wow this came out
spso pretty and unique!
Carla from Utah
Thank you Carla 🙂
Fabulous peice, I love the adding the antique photo, and great colors too. Thank you for your inspiration c21claudia@aol.com
Thank you Claudia 🙂
Love how you used the picture. Nice piece.