Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Art Philosophy Shabby Chic Christmas Stocking

I decided to break out my Art Philosophy cartridge and put it to good use to create a shabby chic Christmas stocking:


Materials Used:
  • Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge:  Stocking p.67 @ 11.11" W x 17.63" H, Stocking Layer @ 9.19" W x 17.63" H, pg. 69 Rose Font @ 8.30"  W x 7.99" H, pg.59 Petal2 @2.05" W x 3.77" H
  • Mailing Paper
  • Fabric 1/2 yard
  • Misc. Felt
  • Thread
  • Stampin' Up Kraft corderoy buttons
  • Stampin' Up rose Red stampin' writer
  • Ranger Petal Pink liquid pearls
  • Hot glue



I used the mailing paper for my patterns.
I then cut two stockings out of the paper, pinned it to the cloth, and cut out the image leaving a 1/2" border.  I did this to the stocking layers as well.
I sewed on the heel and toe portion of the sock in a coordinating fabric (in this case, it was the opposite side).
Next, I added the top portion of the stocking that I already lined.
This is the completed stocking from the inside.  I also added a hook.
Last, I turned it inside out and added my flower embellishment.

I added two corderoy buttons and Ranger liquid pearls in Petal Pink for  added embellishment.


This is the first time I used liquid pearls.  I must say, I am in love!
I cut the flower and petal out of felt and highlighted it with a stampin' writer in Rose Red.

Now , for all you sewing divas out there, please forgive me of my method. I am a COMPLETE novice and just decided to give it a go and use my sewing machine for something other then my cards and scrapbook pages. I am in NO WAY an expert seamstress! =) The project was actually quite simple. It only took a few hours and that was with me not having any plan, just an idea in my head. Give it a try!
Sorry about the strikethrough on the directions.  I tried everything and couldn't get rid of it.  =(

Linked up at:
Paper Playtime
My Sheri Crafts - Decorate for Christmas

9 comments:

  1. You did an awesome job on the stocking Renee!! You'd never know you weren't a seamstress. Love that flower in the center, too!!

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  2. Wow! Wonderful project! Thanks so much for the detailed instructions!
    Carolyn
    http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

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  3. That turned out beautiful, Renee. Great job! Love the fabric pattern.

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  4. WOW!!! This is just a fabulous way to use the cricut cartridges. Your stocking is wonderful!!!
    Thanks for joining My Sheri Crafts.
    Charlotte

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  5. What a beautiful stocking! You sure can't tell by the finished product that you are a sewing novice, it's great! Thanks for joining us at My Sheri Crafts!

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  6. Lovely stocking! Great use of the Cricut cartridge! Love the fabrics and the flower! Thanks for sharing with us at My Sheri Crafts!
    Glenda
    http://glendascards.blogspot/

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  7. This is amazing! Thank you for all the detailed instructions and pictures! Thanks for playing with us at Paper Playtime. :) Janis pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com

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  8. Is so pretty I'll love to do one for my son!!!

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  9. Great sewing project. Its a great idea, I might have to get the dust of my sewing machine and give it a go. I love Art Philosophy cart too, its one of my favourites. Thanks for sharing.

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