Monday, February 15, 2010

Tattoos for Commitmentphobics and a Giveaway

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1. made by miffy 2. post 3. sherri wood 4. jetta’s nest 5. sarah jane helm 6. custom shower curtains 7. inkwear 99 8. sybella boutique 9. maid with clay 10. history print shop 11. bitchcraft 12. jord clarke

Here's a little tattooesque project I did this afternoon for a blog giveaway - a doiley with a twist. A vintage embroidered doiley was embellished with a photo transfer of a tattoo heart which was then highlighted in embroidery. Just leave a comment and it could be yours. Use it as a doiley or hang it on the wall. I'll do a random no generation on Saturday to find out who the new owner will be.

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Alexander McQueen passed away last week, aged 40 years. Living wasn't easy for McQueen as it often isn't for creative geniuses. Lady Ga Ga (with tattoos) wears his creations with the attitude they deserve.



Yay!! Congratulations to number 16 Jane P! I'll be in touch Jane. Big big thank you to you all for taking the time to visit and to enter. Please come back for a visit; you're always welcome here.

36 comments:

Jetta's Nest said...

Ooh Chrisy, I love this doiley and I'm so happy that you included Sew or Die on your amazing blog!
thankyou heaps (and fingers crossed that I win!)

tractorgirl said...

hearts and flowers - it's always a winning combination!
x Julie

Claudia said...

Really lovely doily. Thank you.

Couture Carrie said...

Fab post, darling!
Love the boy shorts!

xoxox,
CC

cabin + cub said...

Yes, it was sad to hear McQueen died.... his fashions and shows were so spectacular!
And love your post today... I am a non-commital tattoo admirer! (have always wanted one, but can never settle on one thing). ;)

Digital Misfit said...

Great collection of crafty tattoo art. I love your doily.
I was saddened by the death of McQueen. He was a genius.

hugs,
Heidi
heidig@gmail.com

Sam said...

I love, love that Lady Ga Ga song and clip - it's so fierce!! It's a bit anthemic , isn't it? I love your post here too of course!! Tattoos have been around for yonks - it's not just a fad for today...fascinating and beautiful - thank you Chrisy!

Kitty Stampede said...

Very pretty doiley you have made..and i was so very sad to hear of mcqueen's death as well...a genius mind must be tortured somehow.

~ Cee ~ said...

This is one step closer to my tattoo sleeve ambitions -- I love your design!
ceevegnashville [at] gmail [dot] com

littlechrissy said...

Gorgeously cool doily! Great tatt finds too.

Queen of the Tea Cosies said...

Video Clip.

Rawn - Chee!

Fabb - oh!

Unknown said...

Chrisy, your blog is looking WONDERFUL, so full of eye candy! What fun!

Anonymous said...

LOVE it! It would match my decor--I love this vintage/rock look.

june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

icitea said...

Ooo, more cool stores to check out~

Not to mention a decadent doiley~

RIP McQueen.

chibi_nu{a}yahoo{.}ca

jane p said...

i'm a fan of tattooish things! And I followed you! I know it's not part of the req.
projectsbyjane(at)gmail(dot)com

Joanna Jenkins said...

What a great giveaway! I am a tattoo wimp but a doiley is a painfree way to have one. Thanks.

It was so sad when I hear about Alexander McQueen :-(

Hope you are having a good week and all's well with you.

jj

Unknown said...

i have a mild obsession with the sacred heart. and im not even catholic. i want to hang this on my wall w/ my milagro collection!!! love it!! swapper13 at hotmail

Melanie Gray Augustin said...

Great tattoo designs - and that's what I need - one for the commitment and needle phobe...

Love the doiley design!

BleuRoo said...

Lovely doily, great embroidery :)

permanentcloud said...

great giveaway! count me in! :)

cindyascott{at}yahoo.com

Damla said...

Beautiful, I love tattoos. Thanks.

annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I'm so saddened by the loss of McQueen - someone who lived "fashion as art" - great post Chrisy!

Jeana Marie said...

the tattooed baby doll!! oh my!! What a fun post!

love the contrast of tattoo plus doily embroidery, Chrisy. It would be an honour to win one of your treasures!

Hey Harriet said...

I love your 'tattooesque project' Chrisy. Please count me in the running to win your delightful doiley!

Anonymous said...

Awesome project! I'd love to be in the draw! I've found your blog Via the DUST team on Etsy.
Tatooesque is also good for people like me who just can't have tatoos for health reasons.

Lyudmila said...

I see great collection of crafty tattoo art

Unknown said...

I love it ! Please enter me !


seksi_missy at hotmail dot com

Cabootique said...

Awesome giveaway, would love to enter.

carethediva[at]hotmail[dot]com

Lisa Lectura Creations said...

Hi Chrisy! Love the tattoo art photos! What a great grouping! Your giveaway is super! I would love a chance to win your special doiley. Please add my name to your drawing.

Hugs,
Lisa :)

susan said so said...

What a great combination! And the video? I had to watch it (again), as I do every time I run across it. She's so amazing!

xox,
Susan

Unknown said...

Great article as always Chrisy. I love the art of tattoos just not on me.. too much permanence for someone who loves to rearrange furniture. :)

janil said...

I've just found your blog thanks to Lisa Lectura and I love it! I'd love you pick me up into this tattoesque giveaway!!!!!!!

Thanks so much... I promise come back soon!
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

Susan said...

I just love the doily !

D Q said...

That is a really great doily!

SoCalWendie said...

Hi, found your blog through Lisa Lectura. Love the tattoo idea as I have several myself :) Great pics and I had a great time checking out your blog, I will be back :)

arlette said...

Oh, me, me, me, I'd like to be the new owner!!!, it's so, so, soooo cute!!!