Momma has finally decided upon her own steampunk ensemble!
Using Simplicity Pattern #1558 as a basis, she plans to make the blouse with Tea-Dyed Muslin, and the skirt with two Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements fabrics: Stamps Neutral (using the reverse side) and Photo Card Multi. The blouse and skirt will both be 100 percent cotton which will make them both cool and washable.
How disgustingly practical!
Her character? Captain Nellie Bligh - a composite of both Nellie Bly and Captain Bligh.
What do you think?
Momma and I swooned today while browsing in a local fabric store.
We have been longtime fans of Tim Holtz and his steampunk craft items. But what we didn't know until today was his new line of fabrics, Eclectic Elements by Tim Holtz for Coats & Clark Fabrics!
In a world where the moments of our lives can be captured and created in
the art of the everyday, it's important it reflects our own unique
personality. Finding just the right objects, accents, and tools to use
are of the most importance. Whatever your artistic vision is, exploring
the imaginative is a chance for our creativity to escape understanding.
Remember life isn't about finding yourself - life is about creating
yourself.
“They say that every possibility begins with the courage to imagine, and
seeing my designs come to life as fabric is beyond my imagination. The
inspiration for ‘Eclectic Elements’ was to combine the nostalgia of
timeless elements with the texture and creative versatility of fabric.
This unique combination of salvaged findings and vintage palette creates
a collection to inspire your artful imagination. I too believe
creativity is not in the finding of a thing, but the making something
out of it after it is found…” - Tim Holtz
So far there appears to be 24 patterns in 100 percent cotton
fabrics that have been color and pattern matched.
Perfect
for creating my ever-expanding wardrobe!
Momma discovered yesterday a line of products that seems to have been created just for me: Tim Holtz's idea-ology.
From his website:
Tim Holtz is the Creative Director for Ranger Industries, one of the leading manufacturers of innovative inks, paints, and embossing products. Tim plays an integral part in the development and design of cutting edge paper crafting products. Tim has teamed up with various key companies like Ranger, Advantus, Tonic Studios, Sizzix, and Stampers Anonymous to bring unique products that work hand in hand with Ranger’s extensive lines.
So far I have:
CHAIN TASSELS: An ornamental piece consisting of several strands of metal chain which dangle from a decorative cap. The package contains nine chain tassels in three antique finishes: nickel, copper, and brass. (I'm now wearing the brass tassels on my earrings!)
SPROCKET GEARS: A collection of metal cogs used as adornment. The Sprocket Gears vary in size and the package contains 12 gears in three antique finishes: nickel, brass, and copper.
CORKED VIALS: Glass containers used to hold small objects or elements. The nine bottles range in sizes from 3 to 1 1/4 inches. (These are great for Harry Potter, too!)
She's now trying to find these two:
- FILM STRIP RIBBON
- FRACTURED DOLLS
I can't wait to see what else he comes up with!
