Saturday, 29 August 2009

Queen Bee

Something a little different for today, not a card but a picture made from printable fabric.

I had great fun designing the background in Photoshop Elements and then printing it out on printable linen from Craft Computer Paper. I've used hand embroidery, machine embroidery and quilting techniques to finish this picture.


The fabric for the Yo Yo flowers and fence were also designed in Photoshop and then printed on different printable fabrics. The wonderful big button is a vintage button from the lovely Siri - thank you Siri!


The Fimo crown was made using a mould and finished with a touch of gold. The mini-frame is from K&Co - I didn't make it :)


The bees were a little bit of Turkey Rug stitch and the wings were wire on organza hand stitching and then the bees were applied to the picture with a little bit of stump work.


There is nothing like learning as you go along -as many of these techniques are new to me, so I was tickled pink to get a Highly Commended from Crafty Computer Paper for my attempt :)

Have a Bee Buzzy Day
Kim

26 comments:

  1. WOW Kim, what a stunning card, the amount of work youve put into it must be considerable, its absolutely gorgeous. Well done and well deserved Commended award, its brilliant. Well done with love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  2. Omg! This is over the top beautiful! That paper you made is gorgeous and your embroidery is just lovely! How cute is the little fimo crown! Am not surprised you got a 'highly commendable'! Love Rowena

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  3. yum yum pigs bum!!
    I looooove it - seriously - how scrummy is this!! Its gorgeous babes i would NEVER be able to do something like this ever ever ever, i am soooo jealous!! Its goooorgeous!!!
    Woooooowiiiiiieeeeeeeee on the highly commended - anything less and i would have complained - its blooming marvelous!!!
    Zoe x x

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  4. yum, yum, pigs bum?!! LOL...haven't heard of that one yet :) I gotta remember that one...

    OMGoodness Kim....this is absolutely incredible...what a talented artist you are!!!!

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  5. WOW!! Kim, this is such an amazing project!! So gorgeous and how creative!! WOOOOOOW!!!!

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  6. Wow you inspire me.
    This is truly amazing. Fantastic work and design. Love them.

    Have a sunny weekend my friend.

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  7. Kim this is amazing I love it. I have been looking at the printable fabric on the Crafty Computer Paper site and wondering about getting some. Can you tell me does it go through the printer easily?

    Hugs Jackie x

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  8. OMG Kim this is absolutely AMAZING!!! LOVE every detail!

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  9. Wow Kim, this is STUNNING! What an incredible creation...you are so talented!
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs
    Carole x

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  10. Kim this is STUNNING hun, so many gorgeous little details to look at, love it xx

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  11. This is just stunning Kim. I have studied all your photos in great detail to see what you've done. I used to do a lot of embroidery but haven't touched it in years. You have really inspired me to have another go.
    I love your fluffy bees and the honeycomb and the colours are perfect.

    You are a very talented lady!!

    Lisax

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  12. Wow...this is absolutely STUNNING Kim! I love your picture and the sewing is awesome!
    hugs
    Risa:)

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  13. Wow Kimmie this is beyond beautiful hun! What a gorgeous piece of art!!! Amazing work!!!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  14. WOW!!! I need just a tad bit of your talent LOL You always have the most amazing ideas! Thinking about you today :D

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  15. wow!! this is just amazing! Love it, you are so talented!!

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  16. Hi Kim, this is AMAZING!!!! No wonder you got highly commended :-) I always get inspiration from your creations.

    Hope your having a fab weekend.

    Take care
    Hugs
    Tracey
    x

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  17. I absolutely ADORE this. So gorgeous, and such detail.... Fantastic!!!

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  18. beautiful card, Love everything about it

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  19. Just great! Wonderful!
    Hugs, Alex

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  20. WOW! This is incredible!!! Wonderful idea, love it!

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  21. This is just the most amazing piece of art I have ever seen!!! My Great-great grand dads button could not have gotten a better "afterlife". I am actually speachless!!!

    Siri

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  22. Oh my Kim, this is delightfully, creatively beautiful. This will definitely become a heirloom.
    Hugs
    Desire

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  23. Hi Kim,
    I always think your work is fab but this is something else absolutely gorgeous and the bees i want them they so cute!!
    you are one very talented lady!
    hugs
    Suzie Qx

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  24. Oh my Giddy Aunt - Amazing, gorgeous and must have taken ages - So creative Kim

    hugs
    Dawn
    x

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  25. OMG this has to be the best craft idea I have seen this year. The printable fabric is amazing and those flowers are just superb. This project definitely has the WOW factor xx

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