This week I'm joining over 150 girlies for the very first "Sisters in the Bloggerette Sorority" PARTEE hosted by none of than Karen at "Some Days Are Diamonds". Miss Karen asked all who were interested to take the picture you see below and create SOMETHING fun with it. The only requirement was that we needed to take a picture of ourselves WITH our creation...
You MUST hop on over to Karen's place where you'll find a list of all the participants! It's sure to be FUN FUN FUN and betcha it will be inspirational, too!
You MUST hop on over to Karen's place where you'll find a list of all the participants! It's sure to be FUN FUN FUN and betcha it will be inspirational, too!
~THE SWEETEST VINTAGE PHOTO~
Now...I'm a creating fool. You probably know that by now. But, truthfully...I almost backed out because I've had two crazy-busy back to back weeks. Still...this little gathering seemed like too much fun not to attend and so I set my cap on creating something different and OUT OF SEASON.
(If you left click you can enlarge the pictures!)
(If you left click you can enlarge the pictures!)
~VINTAGE LACE STOCKING~
(and Matching Hang Tag)
Here is my contribution! I opted to copy the little photo and after a bit of Paint Shop Pro Manipulation I layered it on top of an old love poem. I colorized some of the florals in the picture and then printed out the image on photo quality cotton.
I then built a vintage lace Christmas Stocking around it! :) Oh...and just for an added bonus I made a matching Hang Tag... I know it sounds NUTSO since we are in a Heat-Wave here in Oklahoma, but I LOVE to make Christmas Stockings...and so I did! :)
Here's an up-close view of the top...
~LOVE'S FAIR EXCHANGE~
Now......
I KNOW I'm cheating doing this...but, snapping a picture of my little creation with ME IN IT stumped me. So, I included one instead that was taken of me and my Mr. AGPMan in September 2008 on our 30th wedding anniversary next to the Stocking and Tag. Does this count?
Say "Yes!" :)
~TAH-DAH~
One Christmas Stocking down and 100 to go!
(Did I just say that?)
Now I'm off to visit my brand new Girly Sistas!
Thanks for stopping by today! I'm sure you'll be seeing this little Stocking again one day very soon!
Love to you~
Rebecca in Oklahoma USA
Hi Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteNow that is just too darn cute! Christmas in June is a good thing and it's never too early to start making stockings. So, are you going to make one for all of us Bloggerette Sisters???
hugs
Sissie
Rebecca I am sitting on the floor, babysitting my little 2 1/2 month old great niece. And my mouth is hanging open! My goodness how did you think of that? They are TO DIE FOR! And the picture of you and yourhubbie is FAB!
ReplyDeleteLove it all! Love getting to know you - Girl you are a hoot! We are going to have such fun!
Have a great time at the party!
;) Karen
I too love Christmas Stockings...Actually they aren't really just for Christmas. I would keep one out all year!!
ReplyDeleteYou did great! It is lovely!!
Love,
Marilyn
xxoo
Oh, Rebecca, your super duper talent shows once more! Girl, you can create anything and make it a real work of art! Love how you layered all the different effects. And OK, we'll take that gorgeous photo of the two of you,
ReplyDeletelove ya,
Debra
Rebecca it is perfect. I had a time coming up with a way to fit myself in too. Way to go sista. Blessings
ReplyDeleteQMM
Say what?!!! You're not putting that gorgeous stocking up for a give-away at this party?!! Wahhhhh.......All kidding aside it sure is beautiful and so is the couple beside it. Come on over for a drinkie poo if you have time. The party's just startin'. ....xo Lynn@thevintagenest
ReplyDeleteOooooooh!! Your stocking is Gorgeous! I LOVE it! I'd hang that up all year round.
ReplyDeleteThe stockings are absolutely beautiful, Rebecca! As is the snapshot of you and your husband on your anniversary! You look wonderful.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Jane
Rebecca-
ReplyDeleteI don't know what to say.
It's just amazing!
Laura
White Spray Paint
That is absolutely adorable!!
ReplyDeleteHello sista....what a great idea to make a Christmas stocking...see, I would have NEVER thought of that. It is gorgeous...but then, all your things are!! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's gorgeous. You sure are talented. That is the prettiest stocking. The picture of you and hubby is beautiful. You two are very handsome.
ReplyDeleteHi Most Beautiful Rebecca! Oh, yes, that gorgeous picture of you and your Mister counts! Now I knew you would create something elegant and you didn't let me down! The stocking is gorgeous and the tag! You're going to have to give a tutorial on how you get the writing on the fabric. I used that transferpaper that's for computer and fabric. It didn't work too good for me. I may have just not done it right.
ReplyDeleteHave always love you and now we're Sistahs!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
You just blow me away, Rebecca! You just "whipped" this up, huh? Do you know how long it would take me??!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful my dear...simply beautiful! And so are you and Mr AGP!! Barbie and Ken!
Love ya!
Becky
Wow! This sounds like such a fun party! If only I knew how to do ANY of what you just did I'd be in! I'm clueless when it comes to photoshop. Maybe I can get hubs to help me with this one. Your creation was just lovely Rebecca. And that picture! Wow you are just stunning!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Kim
It's going to be so good that is is done in Dec. Very nice. I will be back.
ReplyDeleteLaura Q
Lovely stocking, Rebecca. So beautifully made. Your pic is also darling.
ReplyDeleteHugs sister!
xoBarb ♥
Hello Rebecca... just as I knew it would be, your creation is exquisite! You are such a talented lady and the Christmas stocking is just beautiful... and yes, I believe that photo counts, you are stunning! xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteNow how did I know your would be SPECTACULAR?????? DUH!!! It is gorgeous, I just loooooVe it. And the picture of you and DH is so precious. You are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHope to see a lot of stockings. Can't have enough of those. (Im setting here with no air-conditioning, waiting for an air man to come :(
Hugs
Ginger
Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteYou are da bomb! Your talent simply amazes me! You're going to have to put these beautiful stockings in your shop so we can all buy one! I'd love to buy one.
What a pretty stocking I think I'd display it year round
ReplyDeleteHello, fellow Sorority Sister! Your Christmas Stocking is absolutely stunning! I'm in awe. Wow! And, yes, having a picture of you (and hubby) by the stocking counts as far as I'm concerned. Loved your post--you're too funny! I also adore your blog and will become a follower.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely!!! Glad to be your sister!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Rebecca
Oh my Rebecca, you have out done yourself my dear. This is truly lovely and I want it. I wasn't sure what you would make, I thought about it, I did. I thought maybe a beautiful box that you would paint your lovely roses on with the picture. I never dreamed of something like this! Great job and I'm proud to call you sister.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
You never disappoint me, I knew you would have something so beautiful and divine for our sisterhood art project!!!! Oh my, you are so talented....I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Margaret B
So beautiful and so CREATIVE!! Love the vintage and the lace. I can barely see past this sweltering heat to think there might be a cooler time coming. Thanks so much for the reminder that there is hope!
ReplyDeleteHow incredibly beautiful....and just a "lil something" you whipped up,I'm sure....your talent is showing, girl!!! The chick is still lookin' at ME though!
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jana
Hello there Sista. You did an over-the-top-fabulous job on your R*U*S*H project!! That is just gorgeous, and so are you!! I am so excited about our sorority and all the F*U*N we will have!
ReplyDeleteBlessings from your Back Porch Sista,
Rebecca
from...
{Our Back Porch in Tennessee}
wow, rebecca, that is so lovely and layered!
ReplyDeletexo
elyse
Hi Rebecca, Your stocking is beautiful! So very pretty! Love your art.
ReplyDeleteIt is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love it Rebecca, the stocking and the tag... gorgeous! I am amazed at all of the different ideas and yours are perfect!
ReplyDeleteBIG HUGS!
Sweet ~r~,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful my friend, JUST Beautiful !! why am I not surprised ?! What a darling idea, and I bet we see these in your sweet shoppe, before to long .. The tag is EvEr soo sweet .. And, you and Mr. AGP ... aaahhh .. Sweetness, all around !! You are blessed sweet one ~
HuGs ~TeA~ xo
Now THAT is beautiful !
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Rebecca I have tried to email you but my 'puter won't open Microsoft Office and the link at your webshop doesn't work for me either.
ReplyDeleteIf you were wondering how I put my photo in between the gals in the Sorority Sisters photo it is really easy. I have an older version of Photoshop and what I did was cut the photo and saved each half separately.
then I did a photo merge, since Photoshop couldnt merge them it places them at the top and I was able to place the parts where I wanted to, then saved it. If this isn't what you meant in your comment ...oooops! and if it is and want to know more just email me. TheScentedCottage@yahoo.com.
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What a fabulous idea. You did a splendid job. Can't wait for all the sorority parties. glad to have you as a sister.
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless, everyone else should just go home...
ReplyDeletelove,
glenda
I'm totally blown away by the creativeness of the sisters..and you're no exception. Absolutly gorgeous! I'm Margaret from Missouri
ReplyDeleteThe Amazing Rebecca! You are, you know!
ReplyDeleteLovely and unique, and that's just for starters!
Love and hugs,
Mona
Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteOh, your stocking is just LOVELY. I can't believe you put that together in such a crazy, busy time!! Well, maybe I can 'cause I know what I have done in the last two weeks. I think it keeps us sane!!
Could you point me back to your blog on printing on fabric? I sure would appreciate it!!
xoxo
lynn
Oh my goodness your creation just blows me away it's absolutely stunning....
ReplyDeleteJust dropping by from Australia to say hello sister....
Miss Rebecca..... your creations just get more stunning & beautiful... you are truely blessed my Sweet.....
ReplyDeleteLyn xxx
How wonderful, like a poem.
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a great work.
Hope to hear from you soon,sister
Love
Doris , Germany
Love it all....and I must say, including your hubby is perfect...he, obviously, 'completes you' Which in this day and age, is profound!
ReplyDeleteMy 'framed work for initiation/rush' is now posted---scroll down below the flower photos! Do come by if you have time today, I'd love to have you visit with me.
Hootin' Anni's SHADES OF SUMMER
Rebecca, I am speechless! Oh my heavens, that is a simply gorgeous stocking! You are so imaginative and creative, I am in awe of your great talent!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy day!
Nancy
I love your creations! Your making 100 Christmas stockings? holly cow!
ReplyDeleteLove your both of your projects!
Good Job Sister!
~Liz
I didn't go out for rush, Rebecca, but I wanted to see what you did! And you didn't disappoint. WOW! That is absolutely adorable! You did a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila :-)
You heart and you hads are from the Gold,beautiful very talented Lady Rebecca!!!-)*
ReplyDeleteYou are beyound brightness of the life...
You amazed me always with you magical creations:-)))*
Love,
***Violetta***
Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteI think your stocking is absolutely beautiful. Great Sorority project.
Sister to Sister Hugs,
Penny
Hi Sista!
ReplyDeleteOf course I knew you'd be origial and I could NOT wait to see what goodies you'd come up with. Im never disappointed Oh, my sweet creative one! And YES, your picture of you and dh worked out well!
Hugs Sista!
Lorena
Oh My Goodness..Rebecca..this piece is glorious! I love it! And your photo is wonderful too! I can't tell you the inspiration I get with each visit to your place. I get so busy and don't keep up like I should, but once I get here, I'm just blown away by all this talent! I need to head over to your website and see what's shakin' over there too.
ReplyDeleteHave a Wonderful Weekend!
Hugs of Frienship & Georgia Sunshine,Terri
Oh this is absolutely exquisite!!! So dreamy...and you are SO talented!!!! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteHUGS,
Cindy Adkins
I hope you'll enter my drawing to win a Bloggerette tin...
I'm at:
http://cindyadkinswhimsicalmusings.blogspot.com
I'm listed under "Whimsical Musings" in the sorority blog roll.
Wow, that is one amazing stocking, I am speechless. It is the most exquisite thing I have seen.
ReplyDeleteOh Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to hear from you!! Your blog is so beautiful...I'm still in complete awe!
God has blessed you with talent and a beautiful heart...
Hugs,
Cindy
You always making wonderful treasures!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Charo
Oh. Rebecca when I saw this LOVELY Christmas stocking, the Pink Sugar Faeries just started danceing in my head.
ReplyDeleteYou always have the most beautiful fabrics, vintage ribbons and buttons on your creations.
This is a great example of taking your craft To The Next Level :)
Carol from
Good 'OL Texas
Hi Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteWOW this is gorgeous. I love your stocking and certainly not surprised at your creativity using the graphic. You are blessed with unlimited talents.
I love the dear photo of beautiful you and your beloved. Gorgeous post.
Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. Young? yes, old now?, yes again!! LOL!!
Love to you, Celestina Marie
Oh My Rebecca....
ReplyDeleteWe'll all be putting our orders in for Christmas!!!!!!
You do such great work ...
lovin that fabric...use that a lot!
Tag is darling too...
You my friend have just Rushed yourself into a Sorority!!!!
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings..
Gorgeous Rebecca! I can't believe we have the same song on our blogs! Swear I didn't copy!
ReplyDeleteYou are a talented lady thats for sure...
xoxo
Diane
Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteOMG!! This stocking is just fantastic!! You have truly outdid yourself!!
Stunning!!
Debbie
Dear Rebecca, this is a stunning stocking, -so beautifull,
ReplyDeleteand a gorrgeus photo of you,two....
Hugs Dorthe
Hi Rebecca
ReplyDeleteLove the stocking perfect for the Sorority and for Rudolph Day today! Also love the music from White Christmas!!
Leann
LOVE this stocking! It's so pretty and "vintage-y" (is that a real word?) Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCharlene @ A Virtuous Woman
Just gorgeous! And how many more to go?? You have a lot of Sorority Sisters now!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by my blog and saying hi!
From one Rebecca to another-glad we're sisters :)
Oh Rebecca - that is just the most beautiful girly wonderful Christmas stocking I've ever seen. What a talent you have - wow! I so enjoy reading your blog. And thanks so much for visiting mine earlier.
ReplyDeleteYour stocking is spectacular!! We don't live toooooo far from you (KC,MO area) and we're sweltering, too, HOWEVER your clever and beautiful Sister Creations...made me think of Christmas and cooler days to come!!
ReplyDeleteIt was so great to meet you via The Rush!! dana
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!! You've outdone yourself Rebecca.
ReplyDeletexoJoAnne
Hi Rebecca...you are on the top of my favorites list so far,,.....hehehe! haven't been by to visit for some time now...but I do love that your are my serority sister now...hugs
ReplyDeleteDeeDee
http://deedeescraftspot.blogspot.com
Oh, I LOVE this, no one else (so far) has made a vintage stocking!!!!
ReplyDeleteKeetha from The Eclectic Company
GOOD EVENING REBECCA, MY SISTER,
ReplyDeleteTHERE IS JUST NO ONE THAT HAS THAT TOUCH THAT AS SOON AS YOU SEE THE CRAFTMANSHIP AND ANGELIC BEAUTY THAT YOU JUST KNOW, IT IS YOUR WORK. YOU RECEIVED A TEN FOLD BLESSING OF CREATIVITY.
THE PICTURE OF YOU AND MR. AGP MAN IS STUNNING. YOU SHARE SO MUCH ABOUT YOUR BEST FRIEND, IT IS ONLY NATURAL THAT HE IS IN THE PICTURE.
BEAUTIFUL JOB MY SWEET ANGEL
HUGS, LOVE AND BLESSINGS
SIMPLY DEBBIE
The stocking is lovely. I would be thrilled with it even if it had a piece of coal in it. Love the tag as well. Connie
ReplyDeleteHi, from New Jersey. We are two party animals, sister! Two parties in one week. Love, love, love your take on the photo. What a fabulous vintage stocking. Can't wait to see the rest of the other events. Enjoy the rest of the party.
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Zandra
Hi Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say I emailed so many people today to tell them about your blog...even told my mom in California about it because it's so spectacular!
Hugs,
Cindy
whimsical musings
What a darling stocking... you create the prettiest treasures I have ever seen. I looooovvvveee it. Too cute and of course the photo counts...well at least in my book.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Olivia
What a darling stocking... you create the prettiest treasures I have ever seen. I looooovvvveee it. Too cute and of course the photo counts...well at least in my book.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Olivia
Well sweetie for once in my life I am speehless...love love this stocking and tag. How did you ever come up with this idea in the middle of a heat wave..lol
ReplyDeleteYou and your hubby are just adorable. Love this post!
Sorry I had you going for a minute on my Wedding post. I just never joing those parties but I did and then I thought what can I do I don't want the ole ex on there so I put my first love instead. lol
Love ya
Maggie
HELLO SWEETIE PIE...
ReplyDeleteOMG YOUR X~MAS STOCKING TURNED OUT SO BEAUTIFUL!! I JUST ADORE HER :) YOUR SUCH A CREATIVE LITTLE CHICA DEE...LOL HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND :)
HUGS TO YOU SWEET BLOGGY FRIEND~XO~MARI
All I can say is "How did you do that?" The stocking and the tag are just beautiful. I hope that some of the amazing creativity I have seen while visiting here and other blogs today will rub off on me. This is so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteYou are lovely, talented and a creative genius!! Everything you want in a Sorority Sister!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Rebecca! So nice to meet another new Seezsta! And I absolutely adore the stocking. Wow. I mean WOW.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable. Love them!
ReplyDeleteHey Rebecca your stocking is simply gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteHope your having a great weekend..
Lyn xxx
That is so gorgeous and so romantic. I love it. xx
ReplyDeleteso shabby and yummy! Lovely blog!
ReplyDeleteOh, Rebecca! How gorgeous is your stocking???? VERY! Love what you did! I need to learn how to do the Photoshop layering--that's so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to getting to know you better...your new sister from California...
Julie
Hello Rebecca! I looove your stocking sister, it's just gorgeous. What a wonderful idea you came up with.
ReplyDeleteHugs XX
Barbara
Moore Whimsies
Oh..that's just adorable, Rebecca! I love all things lacy and feminine, though they don't play a big enough part in my life with my houseful of men...
ReplyDeleteIt is delightful to have you as a sister!
Lynette
Oh what a lovely stocking! I do love your stockings!! This has been fun to do and to see!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lisa
OMG, that stocking is GORGEOUS!!!! Actually, gorgeous isn't even a big enough word to describe how beautiful it is!! WOW, I just LOVE it!!!!! Will it be for sale in your shop?
ReplyDeleteGREAT JOB, Rebecca!!!!!!!
Hugs!!
Michele R.(CA)
Luvkittysmeowmail at Gmail dot com
Butterfly Whispers
Your project is simply beautiful! I'm so glad to meet you, sister!
ReplyDelete~Terrie
Rebecca, Your stocking is precious and absolutely gorgeous! What a great idea you had. Glad to be your sister and glad the Bloggerette Sorority pulled me over to your blog. This is my first visit, but it won't be the last!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Beth
I do believe this is the most clever use of the rush project yet! Its gorgeous! even in July, Great to see you here sister!
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
Hello from one of your sisters from PA. Your creation is truly gorgeous!! What amazing work you do. Have a wonderful 4th. Hope you can stop by my blog; I finally posted mine today.
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