Recycled Paper Fabric

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There are such beautiful colourful fabrics found in the Boden catalogue. Well my purse won't stretch to buying something from here so I've done the (next?) best thing and cut it up!


Mwa haha! Now they shall be mine!!All mine!

Comments

Unknown said…
I love Boden prints too Jessie, but agree they are pricey. But Ive got to say they are excellent quality! They seem to have hit just the right shapes with just the right fabrics. If only the premium bonds would come up..... I love the collage. Are you turning it into fabric???
25 March 2010 at 09:45
Jess said…
I'm waiting for the sale so I can afford something! No, I wouldn't know how to turn it into fabric, is there a way?
25 March 2010 at 09:53
Anonymous said…
This post just made my day... you're awesome :)
25 March 2010 at 09:55
Silke Powers said…
I love it!! First of all, I'd never heard of them and just requested their catalog. I like pretty catalogs... And I love how you used all the pretty colors and patterns in your art. Gorgeous!! :) Silke
25 March 2010 at 10:23
Diana Napier said…
Very clever especially under economic strain! Creativity rules.
25 March 2010 at 10:56
Rosie said…
That made me laugh. I thought you were going to turn it into papier mache. Have you see the "Spooflower" site? You can design your own fabric there.
25 March 2010 at 10:56
Anonymous said…
Some kind of gel medium transfer.
Youtube as some video's on transferring ink patterns onto material.
Love the fish, so cute!

Hugs!

Julie
25 March 2010 at 11:11
Jess said…
Thanks so much Invisible child, you've just made my day with this comment too! :o)

Thanks Silke, ooo maybe I should ask them for commission! ;o)

Hi Rosie, no I haven't, I'll go and have a look :)

Thanks Diana :)

Thanks Julie, that sounds interesting. I'll pop over and take a look!
25 March 2010 at 12:07
sue said…
hunnie this is fantastic, the post and the collage! i was feeling a little sad today and came in here to such complete cheeriness that i'm chuckling and smiling all over.. you've brightened my day.. thankyou :) xx
25 March 2010 at 14:22
Jess said…
Thanks Sue :o) I'm so pleased I've cheered your day and now mine is cheered too!
25 March 2010 at 15:45
Anonymous said…
This piece can be turned into fabric by uploading it to Spoonflower.Com and printing your own yardage.
25 March 2010 at 19:51
Lisa said…
hahaha you're a genius. I love it!
26 March 2010 at 02:19
Jess said…
Thanks Linda :)

Thanks Lisa!

I need to check out the Spoonflower site, sounds exciting!
26 March 2010 at 09:46
Anonymous said…
i love this. you are so clever! i think boden would be impressed to see their catalogue used in such a beautiful way.
27 March 2010 at 19:30
Jess said…
Thankyou Sumea :o)
28 March 2010 at 16:15
ArtSparker said…
Lovely mosaic effect.
29 March 2010 at 01:42
Karen said…
What a great idea :)
I love the fishes. x
30 March 2010 at 00:24
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