Created specifically to decorate my Market/Festival booth at the last minute, this piece now hangs against the lime green walls of my studio, and is one of my favorite projects! I started with a 24 x 24 gallery edge canvas from the craft store, and literally decorated it to the “N”th degree. Using a thin coat of tacky glue, I divided it into distinct visual quarters by adhering four coordinating graphic fabrics by Michael Miller Fabrics.  Layered over the fabric are embellishments of ribbon, rick rack, tiny treasures of all varieties, (even a photo album on one corner!) to complete the look. I filled the photo album with sample bag photo’s, and was able to lift it on & off the piece when needed for show. Eye bolts screw into the canvas’s wooden frame for easy hanging. This was a bit difficult to photograph, and I am hoping some of the details are not lost! Hope this sparks an idea or two for your own Scrappy Wall Hanging!

-ellen

Wanted to share a bit of fun I’ve had recently experimenting with the creation of bangle bracelets sporting favorite fabrics! My image above shows a few of the results! These were fashioned from a bracelet form and some wonderful scraps of Michael Miller fabric. I have to say, they are addictingly simple. I am in the process of writing instructions for the form sets the studio will soon offer for sale. Check the “Specialty” page of ellenmedlock.com or call for pricing, 918-852-5697. What a fun project for that fabric you just can’t do enough with!! If I can tear myself away from these, I will begin new bag designs awaiting…now where’s that glue….

-ellen