Friday, 9 July 2010

July dress

Miss July
is keeping cool by the river
where the Kingfishers fly.



I bought the lovely paper
at my local craft shop



added lichen,
Clematis seed heads



Florists' cellophane wrap
paper napkin
my favourite stamp
and a touch of stamping ink
to give a mossy colour
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29 comments:

  1. Halle9 July 2010 at 04:37

    Beautiful dress. Makes me thin of crisp linen and some fairytale like day by your description.

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  2. fabriquefantastique9 July 2010 at 05:21

    very pretty...looks satisfying to make...fun too

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  3. penny4thoughts9 July 2010 at 05:37

    Just beautiful, Penny! I love the flourish paper added at the bottom - is it a transparency and is it sewn onto the bottom?

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  4. BadPenny9 July 2010 at 05:40

    it's wrapper from a bunch of flowers - glued on !!!

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  5. Bleubeard and Elizabeth9 July 2010 at 06:26

    There are so many lovely details in this dress. The lichen and clematis seed head are so unique and the perfect additions to this beauty.

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  6. Dianne9 July 2010 at 15:14

    This one is lovely! It's very romantic... like a wedding dress... but with natural or rustic detailing...

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  7. Joanna9 July 2010 at 15:26

    This is such a beautiful dress, very calming. The paper is gorgeous, and the glued flower wrapper? Inspired! x

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  8. Unknown9 July 2010 at 15:43

    This is stunning - and so realistic - I would love to get a template of the dress

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  9. ~*~Patty S9 July 2010 at 22:33

    ooo your dress is brilliant Penny ... perfect details ... it's possible I say that each and every Dress Up month ... I enjoy your creativity so much!
    oxo
    word verification: colammul ... sounds like something a kingfisher might eat! ;)

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  10. Joanie Hoffman12 July 2010 at 12:05

    This is lovely! So cool & comfy & love that you added the lichen & seed.

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  11. Margaret13 July 2010 at 08:50

    Gorgeous Penny, very classy and such a wonderful combination of textures, I love the printed plastic wrap. This dress is totally your style! fab! Mx

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  12. My Creative House 13 July 2010 at 12:46

    Penny your dress is so lovely with all the differents thinks you have used.
    Anni

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  13. druga szesnaście14 July 2010 at 14:22

    pure poetry...
    it may seem simple but it leaves so much space for interpretation.
    gorgeous work!

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  14. Gini15 July 2010 at 04:28

    Oh, another gorgeous dress, very dreamy and sophisticated!
    Love your post and the way you've photographed the dress :-)
    Gini
    xx

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  15. Sherry17 July 2010 at 10:55

    I love the clean lines and simplicity of your dress - and at the same time, all the wonderful detail you've included.

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  16. Serenata19 July 2010 at 09:32

    I do like Miss July - something very refreshing about her.

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  17. The Curious Cat22 July 2010 at 03:33

    ooo not what I was expecting but very sophisticated and beautiful! xxx

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  18. Cindy Adkins25 July 2010 at 12:27

    Oh, this is such a chic dress...amazing flair!! Wow, I love it!!!
    HUGS,
    Cindy
    xxoxo

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  19. Cindy Adkins27 July 2010 at 00:51

    Penny, Thank you so much!!! I'll see if I can find those challenges!!
    HUGS,
    Cindy

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  20. Unknown27 July 2010 at 07:27

    your dress is stunning...I love it....this is so much fun!!! I just found this cute challenge and I love it!!! I have my July dress complete...but will have to catch up with everyone on the previous months!!!

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  21. Tammie Lee27 July 2010 at 08:33

    your dress is quite wonderful, thank you for sharing all the details, so creative.

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  22. The Curious Cat30 July 2010 at 01:44

    Tips on Barcelona - take the cable car from the beach to the mountain as the views are worth it, visit Casa Batllo, wander through the Gothic quarter, visit the market on Las Ramblas and Sagrada Familia and Park Guell...the beaches further down are nicer than the ones in Barceloneta that you first hit and if you want a lovely day trip go to Sitges - really sweet beach town with lots of cafes and shops and the sand is softer and water less fierce. Watch out for pick-pockets - esp Plaza Real - according to Lonely Planet guide... Hope that helps! Oh and it is expensive so maybe try and buy some food from the shops - though there are lunch time deals to be had. xxx

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  23. Nancy 30 July 2010 at 05:11

    Your dress is really beautiful!!

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  24. Marva Plummer-Bruno31 July 2010 at 16:53

    Oh how pretty!!! Beautiful, cool looking dress! Perfect for July! Marva

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  25. Shane Pollard2 August 2010 at 18:28

    It's such a great little dress - such as I would love to have in my wardrobe!

    Very resourceful of you Penny using the pretty florist cellophane!
    Take care
    Shane

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  26. Nan6 August 2010 at 20:42

    Just lovely! I wish I had made this :) So sweet and special!

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  27. Jen xo9 August 2010 at 02:59

    this is just a very special dress, love all your little details...

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  28. Guriana12 August 2010 at 12:34

    absolutely stunning!!!!:)))

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  29. Marfi-topia2 September 2010 at 08:00

    I love the details on this one...

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