I'm so pleased to be one of over 120 bloggers participating in this amazing blog hop for Operation Julie’s Smile. If you came here from the The Craft's Meow Blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, you may want to start from the beginning at the Sweet Stamp Shop’s blog and take your time. You have ALL WEEKEND to hop with us and win prizes!
Nicole Rixon, of the Sweet Stamp Shop, came up with the plan for this blog hop when she heard of Julie's plight (you can read Julie's story here, or over at the Sweet Stamp Shop), and has gathered numerous prizes from both a wide range of companies, and from individuals, which are available to win by leaving comments, contributing to the fund, and/or hosting within the hop. Julie has spent many hours putting this hop together as her contribution to the event. And today is the day it all kicks off!!
If you've not visited me here before, welcome! I love to make all sorts of things, sometimes from paper, sometimes from fabric. Today I'm sharing a fabric creation that I made whilst on holiday in Cornwall this summer. I loved making these hand felted necklaces; the little tiny shells are ones I found on the beach near to where we were staying. This is my small contribution to the huge collection of over £1,500 worth of prizes available during this blog hop.
After needle felting merino wool and snippets of wool, ribbon and lace to a piece of acrylic felt I added tiny beads, a little stitching and the local shells. I'm definitely a 'snippets' girl, even in my work with paper I'm always using little tiny bits n pieces :)
Julie and I go waaaaaaaaaaaay back, meeting on the internet over ten years ago now, and I'm honoured to be able to help out my fabulous friend in getting her smile back. The above envelope is the result of one of the little packets of goodies Julie sent me last year (we exchange things when we have a pile of lovely stuff to share!). Julie sent me a punched shoe shape which I cut round to create a corrugated version, then layered it onto some collaged paper. This is featured in this month's ' the stamper's sampler', again due to Julie :) :) :) I still can't believe they gave me such a good spread, I even dreamt about it last night lol.
My British reserve means I hate asking for money, but I also know that if we all lived nearby we'd be helping out our friend in numerous ways, including financial, so if you'd like to make a contribution, click on the link in the sidebar.
To be eligible to win a prize, don't forget to leave a comment before hopping over to
Good luck!
What great projects, TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteNew to your blog and art. You have got anew follower as of today! I ADORE the shoe envelop and covet the necklace. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI've missed your creations, thanks for being a part of this hop.
ReplyDeleteFabulous creations. Love the shoe.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being so generous and loving of your friend. Enjoyed having a look around your art!
ReplyDeleteJean Cross
Love your beautiful art! I appreciate this since I had my first go at it not to long ago! It was so fun!
ReplyDeleteLoved reading about your wonderful friendship! What a blessing!
Really pretty, you make me want to try collage art!
ReplyDeletegreat project.. :) I "heart" Julie.. and donated! off to the next blog on the hop :) HUGS
ReplyDeleteyour projects are amazing, but the shoe just has me drooling! glorious! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique and lovely creation!
ReplyDeleteHolly
hollyshobbie at gmail dot com
Awesome work!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Laura
Lovely necklace Sarah! And I love the high heel too!
ReplyDeletesuch unique projects, very nice!
ReplyDeleteAwesome creations. great new form of art for me to investigate further. Linda Harris
ReplyDeleteSo much personal detail in all of your projects! Love that felt necklace!
ReplyDeleteI love it... such beautiful altered art... thank you so much for participating and being so great all around! We're so thankful! Hugs, N. Rixon
ReplyDeleteLOVELY altered art!! Sooo wonderful to see such a vast array of goodies in the creative world like your beautiful art!
ReplyDeleteThis is the most fabulous creation! Some lucky person is going to be thrilled :o)
ReplyDeleteNeat projects!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love your style!
ReplyDelete~Vanessa W
Ooh! I love the shoe!
ReplyDeletelove the necklace - both projects so creative and different!
ReplyDeleteWow Great projects :)
ReplyDeleteLove the projects I am a new follower. TFS
ReplyDeletemjblahnik56@hotmail.com
Very creative....
ReplyDeleteWow, that necklace is so cool.
ReplyDeletegreat project inspiration
ReplyDeleteGreat gift idea!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice project!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that necklace is beautiful, thanks for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous piece of art! Gorgeous use of "snippets" as you call them. :)
ReplyDelete(Total aside from your sidebar: David Tennant -- best Dr. Who EVER! :D)
As always, amazing projects Sarah! And huge congrats to that awesome pub!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm checking out your blog, your projects are so cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat marvelous projects...pretty work!
ReplyDeleteWhat great projects, thanks for creating and sharing them.
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects! The necklace is really cool!
ReplyDeleteTracy
owlbecraftin at gmail dot com
owlbecraftin.blogspot.com
Fabulous projects, so creative! Take care!!:-))
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being published! I always love seeing what fun and creative things you are crafting on your blog. The necklace is so neat.
ReplyDeleteLovely artwork!
ReplyDeleteyour necklace is gorgeous, sarah! and i love the corrugated shoe--just fabulous! congrats to you on your pub, too:)
ReplyDeleteAmazingly creative! :D Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteHey Sarah - love your creativeness shining through in your felted piece! So glad to be participating alongside you for Julie :) Fiona
ReplyDeletevery cute!
ReplyDeleteSO much creativity!
ReplyDeleteLove the corrugated shoe.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful projects!
ReplyDeleteHow fun and creative!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good life!
Terri E.
gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects! ;o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a talent you have! Your creations today are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour felted necklace is beautiful. I love the added shells. Love the card too.
ReplyDeleteThese are quite the projects. I especially like the high heel shoe.
ReplyDeleteFabulous creations!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your necklace with all the textures and goodies.
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the spread in the magazine~ Your work is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love your necklace and envelope! You are SO talented. Thanks for sharing. :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!
ReplyDeletehousesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com
I wish I had time to learn the felting technique! Amazing card!
ReplyDeletedawnweck@hotmail.com
Ah this is just lovely Julie, I know what you mean about the British reserve thing lol. LOVE this. Btw can I get one of those owls from you for my friend for Christmas, we never quite get there, do we?!!! xx
ReplyDeleteSo so cool and congrats Miss Lady!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool and unique projects!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow - what an amazing necklace! I love the tiny shells and beads! So creative! Wonderful envelope too -congratulations on the publication! Thank you for sharing your talent, Sarah! :)
ReplyDeletethe shoe made of the torn cardboard is really a unique and crafty idea. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!! Wow!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun opportunity to visit blogs that are new to me. Wonderful creations!
ReplyDeleteStunning necklace!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful talent with the rest of us!
ReplyDeletewow! amazing projects!
ReplyDeleteTerrific projects, very unique!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful creations!
ReplyDeleteWow, what lovely creations! Love the mix of materials you used.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery cool art and fun!
ReplyDeleteI just love this necklace - I want to touch it! The envelope is beautiful and it's wonderful that it will be featured in the magazine. Congrats!
ReplyDelete~ky
scrapacat at yahoo dot com
http://bunnynest.blogspot.com
Julie has touched so many people! Great projects!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being apart of such a great hop and cause! Love your creations!
ReplyDeletesweetheartcopper at msn dot com
Amazing projects.
ReplyDeleteindyowens at yahoo dot com
Very sweet of you to join this great operation....hope it is successful. I am doing my part by participating in the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteDenise
LOVE IT!!!!!! HUGS AND PRAYERS HER WAY!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletewyme98@yaho..com
very artsy and nice.
ReplyDeleteEva :0)
evascrapslife(at)gmail(dot)com
http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com
I have a giveaway on my blog
Wow - what a unique project! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are so pretty Sarah. Fabulous textures! :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome projects. I will be pack to see your future creations.
ReplyDeletewhat amazing projects you are very gifted! congrats on the great magazine spread! It is truely inspiring to see so many people giving of themselves to help a friend! God bless!
ReplyDeleteHave a scrap-happy day
Lisa G
http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/
lkgra@hotmail.com
Love your creations! I am new to your blog and am bookmarking it so I can come back!
ReplyDeleteFeeling the love for Julie on this hop!
DeniseB
Really cute necklace and nice card!
ReplyDeleteyou are so creative!!!! thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your creativity. It's so cute. Here's to Julie's new smile.
ReplyDeleteWendy K
Chicago
These are gorgeous, Sarah! I soooo miss your artsy takes on the color challenges! And a HUGE congratulations to you! Go, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteWhat a work of art... love. it.
ReplyDeleteGREAT projects! for a Great cause!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS projects and CONGRATULATIONS on your feature in Stampers' Sampler!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch creative projects! I too enjoy fabric so I"m happy to see your blog along this amazing hop!
ReplyDeleteOHHH! Your projects are super amazing--LOOOOOVE that shoe!!! So glad you were a part of this hop! You are a blessing and a great friend:)
ReplyDeleteThose are stunning!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME projects
ReplyDeletethat is one gorgeous necklace!! I too love fabric, wool, paper, etc, so I think this is just fabby"-)
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards! TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteMy dear bestie...thank you for your love and support with this blog hop. It was so wonderful to have your name on the list...I miss you so much and can't wait to share a NEW SMILE with you when I finally come to see you. xx
ReplyDeleteOh so classy and fab!!
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