A Little Summer Fashion

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Encouraged by a sketch challenge with friends/members over on docrafts where the theme was ladies fashion I set about making a summer dress and hat using circle dies finding lots of ideas on Pinterest.  I'll never be a seamstress but at least I can create with paper ...


It was fairly straightforward to cut into the large scalloped circle once die cut to shape the dress folding the sides behind ... the hat was embossed with a cross stitch EF for a natural straw look (small circle on top of a larger circle) with a little half moon band to match the dress.  Also decided to lightly sand the measuring tapes.



I've seen lots of different punch/die art looks on Pinterest for dresses and hats, the possibilities seem endless but I kept mine simple this time.  Hmmm could have made the waist slimmer!


Here's the sketch we were following.
I've used -
6x6" scalloped edge white card blank
Creative Dies stitched/pierced nesting oval
M&C Boutique scallop edge & stitched circle dies
Xcut Measuring Tape EF
Sense of Spring patterned paper (dress) from The Works
Mag freebie cross stitch EF (hat)
Xcut mini Buttons die
Anita's Glitterations sentiment peel off

Linking up with Die Cut Divas August "HOT" Challenge




Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. EmmaTMonday, 05 August, 2019

    Very stylish summer outfit, love the hat. Gorgeous card that really made me smile. Emmax

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  2. ArleneTuesday, 06 August, 2019

    You need a summer dress for the "hot" time of year, for sure. Love the way you made the dress, very creative. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas for our "hot" challenge.

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