Tuesday, May 2, 2017

SOS: Fussy-cut... back to basics!

Hi!  It's finally MAYYYY!!!!

This week at Shopping Our Stash,  we are going back to basics with regard to cutting... let's fussy-cut!

Fussy-cutting in this corner of Blogland means to cut something out specific to the design.  It is used with paper cutting and with quilting/fabricworks.

I most commonly fussy-cut birds, but I had these folks in my stash, and... well... how could I walk away?

Here's my fussy-cut couple:




Supplies:

  • Library card bases coated with matte Mod Podge and covered with old patterns in a strategically wrinkled fashion
  • The folks from the pattern pack were fussy-cut and adhered with more Mod Podge matte
  • The tiny bits of information from the pattern were attached with Distress crazing medium
  • Tim's stitching stamps used around the edges
  • The twine is ancient
  • "YOLO" (LOL) was added with Thickers... multiple years old.
Now, what the heck am I going to do with these?  They can't be separated!  Maybe give on a gift set of red and white wine?  Rum and coke?  Tequila and margarita mix?  I'm totally open to suggestions!

Now, do yourself a favor and go check out the rest of the SOS team... let's see whose hands cramped up the most during this fussy-cutting project!


6 comments:

  1. Mimi, these are "far out"! Really fabulous retro tags! I love folks from the patterns and I have my very own stash :)! I think the wine idea is the best, but perhaps on a gift of clothing, too.

    PS Yes, my fairy hanging is VERY sparkly and shimmery in real life. I even like it! Hugs!

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  2. Awesome tags, love the pattern bits on them.

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  3. Ummmmmmmmmmm I totally LOVE your retro couple!
    They are totally the cats meow and the bees knees all in one!
    I love their matching shirts!!
    Super fab take on the challenge!!

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  4. Mimi wooooww
    I love the Image
    so adorable in blue
    feel Vintage too
    and what is the meaning of YOLO
    I love your creativity my friend
    try to catch up but I am sooo tired Mimi...
    will jump fast hehe

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  5. Mimi, what an amazing pair of tags!! love the true vintage feel of them, I do remember seeing some patterns like this in my sweet maternal grandma's closet, I still remember the smell of those vintage packages.
    I will also ask you my dear, what is the meaning of YOLO? Never heard this word before.
    Fab tags!!
    Hugs,
    Maria.

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  6. No, you can't separate these two, they're like salt and pepper, or my favorite, gin and tonic, lol. Gift for a couple, one for him and one for her:)

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