Princess Bubbles Creates

Last week I found these yummy silk threads on clearance!  $3.00 a skein seemed like an awesome deal to me.  Not only are they silk but they have beads and sequins as well.  I am assuming that this thread would be for couching or weaving.  I don't think that it could pass through fabric because of the beads and sequins.  Aren't the colors gorgeous?

When I first read Tim's blog post about the February tag I was a bit overwhelmed.  I didn't think that I would participate.  I don't have a lot of the materials that he used.  Then I thought better of that decision.  Isn't that what creativity is all about?  Challenging yourself to make something with what you have?  I really like the tag that I created.  It is similar to Tim's but not exactly the same.  I can never copy another artist exactly anyway.  What fun is that?

Yesterday I painted a small canvas landscape with the intention of adding stitch to it.  Sharon B's take a stitch Tuesday is the chain stitch this week.  I think it worked well as a fill in stitch on this landscape.  I used DMC color variations thread.  I actually used the entire skein.  I have never done that before this! I am concerned that I am not being creative enough with the stitches that I know.    I am stretching myself and trying new things but ....

I believe there is some truth in recording your vision so you can run towards it.  Whether you draw, write or collage something happens in your brain.

Earlier I posted an image I created using my Ipad and an application called Silk.  It is a fun little app to use!  I knew I could take that image further using Kaleidoscope Kreator.  I wish I owned shares in that company!  This is what I created!  I can imagine printing it on fabric and then adding beads and stitching.  Yummy!

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!