Message on a bottle

Hi Joy here.

 Just posting another idea for teacher presents. I am really in to felt at the moment. It is so easy to stamp on and to embroider on.  This piece was created using Imaginisce Snag 'em Stamps - Teacher's Pet collection. I purchased them from Paperarts.

  

Stamp the image onto white felt using a Stazon inkpad.

 

Stitch around the image in backstitch, using stranded embroidery thread. I used 3 strands to give quite a bold stitch.

 

 Stitch around each crayon in a different colour.

 

Stamp on a message.

 

Stitch over the message and add a border.

 

Attach the finished piece to a glass bottle with double-sided tape.  I used an empty Prima flower bottle but the idea could be adapted and sized to fit any bottle or jar.  Add a ribbon around the neck and fill with sweeties.

Happy making! It is only 2 weeks until the summer holidays in our county, so not many creative days left. I think I am going to have a few late nights.

Comments

[Eleanor]

Fabulous; I like the selectivity, having some stamping still visible. I also like that your acrylic block is stained, hehe, sign of a true artist.
E
xx

[Caz]

Love this Joy. Thanks, I'll need to lift and adapt for little Christmas treats ;)

[Scrapdolly]

Gorgeous gift and innovative idea

[Bernadette]

*sharp intake of breath* - you can bear to give away a Prima bottle?!!!!!!! No, seriously, it's a great idea! Wish my embroidery skills matched your though!
Bernie x

[joy aitman]

The stitching is easy. It is only backstitch! Thanks for all the lovely comments.