Princess Bubbles Creates

I LOVE animal prints!  I think they work quite well with the red threads, ribbons and beads. 

I love the lazy daisy stitch.  It is probably one of the first stitches that I learned when I started embroidering.  It is definitely a go to stitch for me.  I suppose in the spirit of TAST I should have done something more creative with this stitch since I know it so well.  Sharon B at http://www.pintangle.com   is doing a wonderful job with Take a Stitch Tuesday.  I am so enjoying it!

I learned a couple of new things today.  I watched this tutorial about fabric slashing and was inspired.  This is a really cool technique with a lot of potential.  Watch and enjoy! I also learned how to put a youtube video onto my blog!  So cool!  Coloricious has a lot of good videos!

This is such a fun app to use.  For $2.00 it is totally worth it.  I have no affiliation.  I just love to play!  I created this on the ipad and took a photo of it.  I can see myself using the photo in Kaleidoscope Kreator or just printing it onto fabric and adding some stitching!

I love to experiment.  The idea hit me that layering stencils could result in something interesting.  I first used the zebra skin template by Craft's Choice.  I colored with a sharpie marker.  I would use acrylic paint and stencil brush next time as it would be faster.  I then sprayed Shimmering Mist over the flower stencil.  I absolutely love the combination.  I was thinking that I would make this into a small wall hanging.  I am just not sure what else to add to this.  Probably some beads.  I was starting to think that I like this so much I don't want to ruin it.  That is really a stupid thought!  I can always recreate it if I have to!  I will be bold and go for it!

I am always glad to learn something new.  This stitch is new to me and I was a bit intimidated by it.  I am glad to say that it really isn't that difficult.  Well, except for the nasty thread that I was using.  OH my gosh!  It was constantly snarling, tangling and being plain nasty!  The top picture is my first attempt.  I probably should have tried it on some even weave.  Oh well, I am a wonky kind of gal anyway.  The next picture I added it to a row of the herringbone stitch.  I like the way it looks.  Thanks to Sharon B at http://www.pintangle.com/   for doing Take a Stitch Tuesday.  I am really enjoying the process.

Diana Trout has a youtube video showing how to make a duct tape journal.  I have made a few of them now but this one is a bit different.  I took it a step further by really jazzing up the cover.  I applied beads, sequins etc.  I waited for the glue to dry and then added a coat of matte medium.  Any acrylic medium will work though.  Once it is dry I added color with alcohol inks.  I believe I learned that from a youtube video as well.  It is so nice and glitzy!  Just the way I love it!