I have been wanting to take a stab at needlepoint for the longest time and what better day than today?
During Ella's afternoon nap I sat down with some bright, happy about life, bring on the sunshine, raspberry fabric, a natural wood embroidery hoop, yellow cheer and baby's breath white embroidery floss and just did it {it always helps when you just happen to have everything you need lying around - lucky me!}.
It took me less than an hour to create this melt my heart piece of art for my tiniest Ella Irene.
Each detail is hand embroidered with my own freehand design. No stencils. No tracing. Just creating as my crafty fingers saw fit.
I love the contrast between the two writing styles. I feel like the combination places the perfect emphasis on each part of my girl's precious tiny little name.
This would make an amazing gift for pretty much any occasion. So thrilled to add this to my bag of tricks for the next baby shower or birthday!
My Maia Rachelle has already put in a request for one of her own.
I think I like this needlepoint business!
This simple elegant piece of awesome made the top 10 in the CSI Project challenge this week!
Look at all the places she's been featured! Be still my heart!
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Sunday: Homemaker on a Dime, DIY Show Off
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40 comments:
I am so impressed! I love handmade gifts :) Your embroidery is beautiful, thanks for sharing on "Cowgirl Up!"
:) Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girls
The spacing is perfect!
This is amazing! I would love to be able to do this! Very inspirational!
Katie @ Little Becky Homecky
http://littlebeckyhomecky.blogspot.com
Just popped over from Not Just a Housewife link party. This is such a simple and sweet project, totally love it! Following along via GFC and Linky.
Happy Tuesday!
Kelly @ herringbone lane
Super, super cute! The stitching reminds me of how they personalize Mickey Mouse ears at Disneyland. So nostalgic! I can't wait to try something similar for my little Katie! Thanks for posting! (Pinned!)
Kim
That's so adorable! And it looks perfect! I've been wanting to try needlepoint too. You've totally inspired me! I'm a new follower. :)
This is beautiful!!! So simple yet so elegant! I've included this in my 'Things I love' post today!!
www.imprintalish.blogspot.com
Awesome job!
Mrs. Delightful
www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
LOVE this idea for an extra baby shower gift add on! totally gonna do this - thank you!
so so pretty! You did a great job. and you have some skills with your little finger...you do! Thanks for linking up to the Stinky Linky Party!
Beautiful! I love it. I also love how the two names are in different font styles. I would love it if you would share at my Monday link party (still going on now).
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2012/03/cure-for-common-monday-31.html
Awwww...It's so super sweet. Love that hand stitching <3 <3 Thanks so much for linking up to the "Spring Fling" party over at I Gotta Create!
Okay this is SO cool and clever I have LOVE it!!!! I would SOOO love for you to come over to my place and link up!!! :o)
Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy
http://jaimelyn11.blogspot.com/2012/03/crafty-scrappy-happy-me-thursday-26-and.html
I love how sweet this looks. Thanks so much for sharing at my linky party :).
Hugs!
Kleey
...and apparently I can't spell my own name :)
This is so cute! I think I may need to pick up needlepoint as well! I featured you today in my Friday I'm In Love favorites!
http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2012/03/friday-im-in-love-with-pop-of-color.html
- Jenn @ Social Salutations
That is really adorable!
-Hope : )
http://hopefuloneblog.blogspot.com/
love this - so pretty. Great job ! You changed your blog and picture - very nice ! Have a great weekend :)
So cute! This is my first time stopping by. Definitely a great site!
This is beyond cute! What a beautiful gift it will make!! Thanks for sharing. I found you via 30 days.
This is so adorable...I wish I had your freehand skills...seriously amazing!!
So adorable! I'm here from the link party at A Little Inspiration. I'm your newest follower. Megan
I love these colors!
This is absolutely beautiful! And I love that you freehanded it! Truly handmade! :)
I hope you'll share this with my "Unveil Your Genius" Link Party!
http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/03/unveil-your-genius-link-party_15.html
Happy Weekend!
it looks so cute! I usually don't freehand my embroidery, I just end up with creator's block when I try to do that.
Hi Jennifer, thanks for visiting. Love your project. It's so adorable. I'm following you too!
Very cute! I love the colors! Thanks for following me over at Embracing Messy! So happy to have you :)
Kelsey
embracingmessy.blogspot.com
THis is simply adorable! I can't believe you did that free hand! So stinkin' cute!
Thanks for linking up - please come back this Thursday as well! I would love to see you again!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Ohmygosh this is TOO cute! Thanks for stopping by from Its Overflowing. Your blog is darling...this project is adorable!! Pinning (:
Featured your adorable project today - hop over to se and grab a button while you are there! Would love to have you back this week to link up again!
Stacey of Embracing Change
I am amazed at how well you free hand embroidered this! I have always wanted to give it a stab because I love the new modern looks you can create with it (nothing like your grandma's embroidered hoops haha!) Fab job! Great colors you went with too!
LOVE it! I just might give it a go for my sister in law who's baby shower is coming up. If only they can decide on a name before the shower...
I'd love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/search/label/Link%20Party
This is so cute!! Lovin this idea! Thanks for coming to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We hope you'll be back next week! -The Sisters
I love how cute and simple this is! I would love for you to share at my Blog Stalking Thursday Link Party!
http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-stalking-thursday-33.html
I adore this so much!! It's perfect! Thanks for linking up last week. I'm featuring this today!! :)
This is beautifully done and would make any little girls room special. Love the colors you decided on. xoxo
Wow, I can't believe you did it all without even tracing it on first. That makes me shudder, I just can't do things like that. lol It turned out beautifully!
Wow, that looks so sweet and just right for a little girl's room! I can't believe you freehanded that...mine would look like a hot mess! Lol. Thanks for entering One Crafty Contest; good luck!
You did an unbelievably amazing job. The details are pure perfection. I can't believe you did that all without tracing anything out. I just voted for this on one crafty contest. I did something similar, that I posted about today, using an old baby blanket and embroidery.
So dang cute! I am visiting from the One Artsy Mama Craft Contest and wanted to drop by and say hi. I am a new follower! Hope you will stop by http://www.garagesalesrus.blogspot.com/ and do the same.
Robin
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