Stamp Review Crew - Crew Spotlight

 

The Stamp Review Crew is a wonderful group that I am delighted to have been a part of since its beginning in 2013.   We host regular blog hops that focus on a chosen stamp set.   

Recently we have added something new to the Stamp Review Crew Blog.  The blog will be featuring individual Crew Members so you can get to know us a little better.  And this is my turn!   You can check out my "interview" HERE! 

  

I grew up on farm where I enjoyed summer days reading with plenty of cats, dogs and other assorted animals nearby.  My mom and both grandmothers taught me sewing, embroidery and crocheting as well as gardening and cooking.   

I chose the Summer Days stamp set for my feature project.    I incorporated treasured memories and some of my current creative interests in this grouping of projects.

 

 

This zippered pouch combines my love of sewing and stamping.  And my favorite technique is to use Stampin' Blends which fit perfectly inside! 

 

I began by stamping on Basic White cardstock, coloring with the Blends and then covering it with clear iron-on vinyl.  The vinyl adds stability so it can be stitched with a sewing machine and it protects the stamping beautifully.  I am working on a video tutorial for this and will add a link when it is done.  

 

I also stamped on both zipper tabs... it needed more kitties!

 

Then I made a sleeve to keep my ever-necessary Paper Snips around my neck.    (And added a ribbon and charm to identify them if I happen to set them down at a stamping event!)  The sleeve is also covered with vinyl and stitched with the sewing machine.

The image of the little girl is so reminiscent of my childhood that I really wanted to make a framed project with it.

 

Taking the time to hand color the Speciality DSP for the frame was relaxing.  The alcohol inks blend so prettily together.  I guess that is why they are called Stampin' Blends- lol!

The idea for the frame occured to me as I was working on a mitered border for a quilt.  Sewing + stamping again!   (I have a video for making the mitered frame and have added the link for that at the bottom of the post. ) 

This looks very much like me except for the shoes.  I was (and am) happiest in barefeet!  

My affection for kitties is on-going and led to the name Kitty Stamp for my blog.  It seems the majority of my childhood pictures have a kitty or two (or three) in them.

 

 Even before I could sit up without being propped by pillows there were kittens.

 

Sharing my favorite blanket with a kitten.  (The blanket was hand embroidered with a picture of a kitten and made by my mom. )

Well... this one has four kittens!

Big kitties too!

And not to neglect the puppies...

 

Well that was a fun little jaunt down memory lane.   Keep a watch on the Stamp Review Crew blog for other members to be featured!

Stamps: Summer Days

Paper:   Highland Heather and Basic White Cardstock, Ornate Garden Speciality Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Markers:  Pool Party, Seaside Spray, Highland Heather, Ivory, Soft Sea Foam, Crumb Cake, Gray Granite, Daffodil Delight and Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers. 

Accessories:  3/8" Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon,  Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack, Playful Pets Trinkets

Non SU:  Clear Iron-on Vinyl, zipper