Sunday 31 October 2010

Burnt Edge Fabric Flower

Just Us Girls is the most amazing Challenge blog... I have been challenged to try so many things, some of which I've never previously heard of. I think I vaguely recollect seeing something about this technique before, but have never actually tried it.
As we have recently cleared the loft in order to have it re-insulated, I came across boxes of fabric which had been in the loft probably since we moved here over 20 years ago. I thought that somewhere amongst it I might have something suitable for this technique, which requires a synthetic, silky fabric. The edges are melted above a candle flame. I set fire to the first piece, so you do have to take care.
I cut out 7 fabric circles using concentric Nesties as a guide for size, and snipped a little way into each one, making 5 petals in each, then I held them a few inches above the candle flame until they started to melt and curl.
The background stamping is from a Rollagraph , and the leaves are a mix of dies and punches.
The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.
I don't think it's too bad for a first attempt.

25 comments:

  1. Hi Chrissie
    Gosh this looks Fab love it ....hope you ok

    hUGS
    sYLVIE XX

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  2. Its absolutely FABULOUS for a first or any attempt!

    Mine would have gone up in smoke hehe
    Completely gorgeous card

    mandi xx

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  3. Wow, what a brilliant first attempt. Looks just like a Peony.

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  4. That looks really gorgeous Chrissie. Congrats on the first attempt :-) We have been asked to make some brooches using this method but we tend to use a soldering iron to cut out the flowers.
    A x

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  5. Oh! Chrissie this is fantastic - I just love that flower !! I'd love to try this idea myself but I would probably set fire to my craft room and then what ?? Thanks Chrissie for all your inspiration xox

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  6. This is so elegant, I love it. Not sure about that technique though- I'm not to good with fire!
    Linbyx

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  7. Knowing my luck I would set my craft room alight! Lovely flower!

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  8. A really gorgeous card Chrissie!

    Hugs, Anne

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  9. So wonderful card Chrissie,I love the flower and your papers.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  10. Fabulous card, Chrissie - your flower is stunning ans so striking against the black! Juliexx

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  11. WOWWWWWWWWW Chrissie I love, love, love this creation, wowwwwwww, that flower, stamping and design are awesome.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  12. Wowee - this is Fantabulous. Just beautiful.

    Looking forward to meeting you on Thursday for our trip to the NEC!!

    Hugs
    Valxx

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  13. Fabulous card Chrissie, gorgeous flower.
    luv
    Debby

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  14. wow Chrissie - this is absolutely gorgeous... you are so talented - its turned out sooo well - i had to smile when you said you burnt your first one - if it had have been me - the air would have been blue!!!!

    So stunning....

    Paula x xx

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  15. Love that card Chrissie ;-) Great technique, it looks like when a rose is just going over and the edges start to brown
    Anne xx

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  16. Gorgeous technique Chrissie, think I will give this a go but maybe keep a bucket of water handy lol.
    Pinky

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  17. Wonderful flower - so glad you tried it and played along with Just Us Girls this week. I'll have to check my basement for fabric scraps!!!

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  18. Such an utterly gorgeous card - love it. Your flower is beautiful
    x

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  19. Such a pretty flower, especially since it was your first. Why are we so critical of our art work? You made a darling card. Someday, I will try this flower. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  20. Gorgeous flower and card Chrissie. I love using this technique too. I used to do this many, many years ago and have rekindled my love for burnt flowers earlier in the summer. Love Sheila x

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  21. What a fabby flower! I love how the petals softly curl inward - such a lovely, full bloom! Great job with the technique! Beautiful entry for this week's JUGS challenge! Thanks so much for playing along!

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  22. Ohhh Chrissie, GIRL! THis is gorgeous! I love how a challenge and a loft cleaning + your creativity produced thsi gorgeous card! Way to go! Thanks so much for playing with Just Us Girls this week!

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  23. WOW this is STUNNING!!! I haven't been brave enough to try this yet.

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie