Sunday, June 14, 2009

Happy fabric ATC Cactus Monday!!!

These ATC's were made on Saturday by my friend and I, after a bunch of us going out for lunch, and thrift shopping. As we left the thrift store it started raining heavily with lightning and thunder claps! We headed straight home to my house. We decided to try our hand at some fabric ATC's. I have a sewing machine, but hate using it. We decided to do hand sewing, and in a primative style. I had some remnant jean material, and many remnants of cotton fabric. We talked and talked till we came up with our plan. We both did cactus. She drew out a saguaro cactus design, and I used a prickly pear one. From there, you can see what we ended up with! I used the sewing machine only to zigzag the edges. I think they turned out adorably! Hope everyone has a happy Cactus Monday!

ABOVE: "Stuffed Cactus" by Karen

ABOVE: "Hot Cactus Nites" by Julie
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22 comments:

  1. CindySunday, June 14, 2009

    Very cute!

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  2. marianneSunday, June 14, 2009

    Wow adorable is the right word!
    They are both pretty!
    How cool to do this together with a friend.

    Happy Cactus Monday!

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  3. TootsieSunday, June 14, 2009

    those are cute! what a great way to pass time in a storm!

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  4. soulbrushMonday, June 15, 2009

    what a great way to enjoy things together, wish you and i could 'play' too one day. are you sharing them with each other? when you make more of these, you know who wants to trade with you...tee hee.happy cm fellow cactuteer.

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  5. Cathy S.Monday, June 15, 2009

    Very Cute Julie! Happy Cactus Monday!

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  6. Lisa at GreenbowMonday, June 15, 2009

    These are great. How did you do the edges? It looks like you had a great time with your friend. Happy Cactus Monday.

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  7. BethanyMonday, June 15, 2009

    These are SUPER adorable. Love em both!

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  8. JulieMonday, June 15, 2009

    lisa- edges of atc are just zigzagged...edges of actual cactus were left raw.

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  9. TeriMonday, June 15, 2009

    Wow Julie, what fun!!!!! Next time you get inspired to make some, let me know I WANT TO TRADE with you!!

    HCM

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  10. Margaret AnnMonday, June 15, 2009

    Hot cactus nights really sizzles!!!!! LOVE! What a fun girlfriend thing to do! HCM!

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  11. Diane AZMonday, June 15, 2009

    Those fabric cactus ATC's are really cute. I love the little stars and flower details and especially the hand stitching.

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  12. Chicago GardenMonday, June 15, 2009

    They came out pretty nice. But isn't fabric cacti a bit of cheating for Cactus Monday? :0)

    MBT @ Chicago Garden

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  13. CiNdEe's GaRdEnMonday, June 15, 2009

    Those are darling! HCM to you!!!!

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  14. JudiTuesday, June 16, 2009

    Hi Julie
    Love your sewn ATCs. How nice they came out! You must have had fun and now thats the start to something new?

    In my blog the Fruit Deli soap is pictured by the giveaway I'm sending to Carrie...I'll send you a bar too if you email me your address! I'll have more pics and put some in my etsy shop.

    have a great day
    Judi

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  15. JulieTuesday, June 16, 2009

    Soul B aand Teri- Thanks for offering to trade! I think I will try and perfect this form of ATC first before I trade any! LOLOL! These were our first trials!!! It was fun to make them and I think I can deal with the sewing machine to try some more! Looking forward to trading!

    Judi- thanks for offering to send me some of your soap!!! NO...I will check them out on your sidebar and Etsy shop!!!!! xoxo

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  16. Serena LewisTuesday, June 16, 2009

    These fabric cards turned out soooooo cute, Julie...great job!

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  17. Serena LewisTuesday, June 16, 2009

    I meant to add that I love your new pics in the sidebar ~ :)

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  18. yoon seeTuesday, June 16, 2009

    Wow! Julie, I am so happy you have afantastic time creating beautiful cactus fabric works.
    The colours and style are really marvellous!
    I can feel your joy overloaded here.
    keep up your good work Julie:)

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  19. AiyanaTuesday, June 16, 2009

    These are cute! You should make some more and bind them together for a little cactus fabric book.
    Aiyana

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  20. JulieWednesday, June 17, 2009

    What a great idea, Aiyana!!!

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  21. Lynn CohenWednesday, June 17, 2009

    love the fabric atcs

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  22. UnknownWednesday, July 01, 2009

    excellent, excellent! I have missed so much of cactus monday! I am glad I have cought a glimpse of these beauties

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