Stashbusting: Busting one’s stash; getting rid of the clutter that is one’s fabric stack. I learned the term over at Dollar Store Crafts, and thought, “I’ve got some stash to bust.”
I have a bunch of fat quarters from a project that never happened, so my pickins were none too slim. I decided to make a flowering fabric collage.
It’s really quite simple.
- Wrap a canvas with a solid fabric (lest your collage look downright psychedelic) for the background, and attach with staples on the back.
- Cut out leaf shapes in increasingly larger sizes (I started with 1/2″ long, and increased each by another 1/2″).
- Dip the back of each leaf in mod podge.
- Press on.
That’s it! (Tip: I did find it helpful to do a test run of the layout with paper before I started.)
I like how happy the piece turned out to be. And for fall and winter, it wouldn’t take any time at all to create another piece, perhaps with cooler colors. Plus, my new art gave me the perfect place to hang the jar cozy my friend and guest contributor, Sara, made for me! Aren’t they a nice pair?
Speaking of stash-busting, you may also like these: my bird and leaf silhouettes and vine collage, both with free pattern downloads.
Note: If you liked the video soundtrack, you can download the song free right here.
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Ha ha, you’re such a goof. I love you! Nice work!
This is awesome, Amy! I’ll definitely be linking up to this great project soon!
Thanks Heather! I’ll look forward to your making my day.:)
This is gorgeous and brilliant. I have a canvas, fabric and scraps on hand… might have to give it a try.
I’ll let you know if I do.
Wasn’t stash-busting a hoot? I want to do it again soon.
Really beautiful art and clear directions. Thanks so much.
Thanks, Nicole! I know… I loved the stahsbusting challenge. (And for someone who “doesn’t know much about sewing,” your ric rac napkins are adorable!) Do let me peek if you stash-bust your canvas!
Just as your super fun use of French music turned me on to the cuteness of aprons, now I want a stash-busted piece of fabric art! =) love it!
I love, love, love this! Your video makes this look even more fun than just the pic at dollarstorecrafts did. I can’t wait to explore the rest of your blog!
Thx, Sarah! I enjoy romping around in my little corner of the interweb. Hope you find some other gems.:)
That video is super cute! More HadleyBot videos says I!
Thx Sara! I do believe yous will see more.:)
Couple questions for you, Miss On-Camera Expert. (1) What kind of camera did you use to shoot this? (2) And what software did you use to edit it all together? (3) Where did you find this charming French music?
1.) Canon Vixia, HV30. It’s HD. Affordable. Easy to trick out. We love it! 2.) Adobe Premiere Pro CS4. We bought the suite. I’m the only person I know who uses this, tho I’m happy w/ it. Most people I know use Final Cut. 3.) Jamendo! Here’s all their “attribution only” music. (You just have to give cred to the artist.) And here’s the great article where I learned about different licensing and what music you can use where.
now, see, I’d want to WEAR that. LOL
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