I'm so very lucky to have artist, designer and illustrator Brenda Pinnick located here in Georgia. When Brenda invited me to come to her studio and play for the day, of course I said yes. Yesterday I made the trek to Brenda's house (45 minutes from mine, but nothing in Atlanta is close) - a delightfully pretty home surrounded by a lot of trees. Brenda has an amazing studio in her basement, filled with all kinds of fabric and tools and paint and Sizzix dies . . . and you know how I love Sizzix.
To give you some background on Brenda, she's been an artist her whole life, and attended school at the Creative Circus here in Atlanta. Brenda has worked for all kinds of creative companies as a designer - her most recent pursuits include scrapbooking goodies on QVC, dies for Sizzix and the most gorgeous fabric in the world for Henry Glass. I can't forget to mention that she also started Color U, a dynamic workshop about color. Speaking of Color U, Brenda started me on a painting exercise . . .
which I worked on while Brenda make a necklace out of a gourd! I couldn't believe she cut a gourd and was going to use it for jewelry. But really, should I be surprised?
Brenda is super-amazing, and she loves Mod Podge.
Here she is, sealing her necklace with the ever-lovin' Podge.
She attached her gourd piece to a chain and wove ribbon and beads through.
Look at the finished piece - can you believe this only took a few hours? I'm so slow; I was still painting flowers while she was making fun jewelry. She used the Melody Ross Chip Art Tool Kit that I brought over. I was floored.
I had such a great day with Brenda! It was so awesome to see an artist and designer work in her own studio. I feel very lucky that I had access to her goodies for the day. By the way, what a delicious lunch Brenda! I wanna piece of the quiche right now. Thank you so much for having me.
Oh, I almost forgot. Brenda wants you to have a piece of her studio, too. She has a new fabric line from Henry Glass called Couleur Vie. It's GORGEOUS. Brenda was kind enough to give me some swatches, and we decided to give you some swatches too. I have two sets that I'm giving away, one pink colorway and one blue colorway:
and how could I give you fabric without Fabric Mod Podge?
1. Comment on THIS blog entry. What would you do with Brenda's fabric?
2. Only one entry per person - I'm selecting two winners this week. One for the pink colorway and one for the blue, both including Fabric Mod Podge.
3. Contest will close this Wednesday, September 29th at midnight (EST).
4. PLEASE leave your e-mail address if it's not attached in Blogger - I need some way to reach you.
Last week's winner of the Melody Ross Chip Art Tool Kit was Julie Campbell. Thanks for entering everybody.
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168 comments:
Oooh, that fabric is great! I think I would make some fabulous pendants with it...
Sounded like a FABULOUS time!
Always nice to play in a friend's studio.
I'd put that beautiful fabric in a new quilt....and maybe try out the fabric mod podge.
What a great experience! If I were to win, I'd love the blue set because all those swatches match my bedroom. My bedroom is not decorated at all and this would get me working!
sunnysummersmile@gmail.com
I love the colors in Brenda's new fabric line - such beautiful colors!
jbradsher2@cox.net
Thanks!
Beautiful fabrics! I really love stitching and painting on canvas right now!
Wow, so amazing! Love the fabric and I can think of so many things to make with it and the Mod Podge! Thanks so much for a chance!
Celeste B.
ccscards.blogspot.com
I love the fabric..esp blues!!
I need a new "lunch" pail purse. (take old metal lunch pail, decopauge to your hearts content=one funky awesome purse!!)
Thanks for sharing, how creative in using different materials to make jewelry! awesome!
i_b_erin@sbcglobal.net
I would use it to make a patchwork camera strap for my sister for christmas!Or maybe cover some lightswitches!
I love the fabric. Not sure what I would do. But lately I have be making fabric covered letters for friends and family. I didn't use Mod Podge fabric glue. Tell me if regular Mod Podge is OK for that.
Thanks
kszwahl@live.com
I would use the fabric for my recycled plastic necklaces and probably for some doll clothing. ;-) Looks lovely!
Stephanie
boutiquekismet@gmail.com
I would make some fabric art
Wow Brenda never ceases to amaze me and how fun you were able to have fun with her too!! I love the pink fabric as I am always doing things for my 2 older granddaughters :)
Hugs,
Laura
Wow--I love Brenda's scrapbooking utems. I would chose the pink set and make some fabric covered notebooks for the girls in my Bible Study.
dhidey at aol dot com
The blue set of swatches match my camera bag. I'd love to make some camera accessories with them!
danifred98@gmail.com
I love both of the sets, but especially pink! I would make something fun for my daughter like a skirt or top, then use the mod podge to make a matching headband or flower hair clip. Cute stuff!
This looks like a fun day. The necklace is gorgeous as is Brenda's fabrics. I am making a quilt with her fabrics.
Well, If I won the pink fabric it would be used to make something fabulous for my two granddaughters (maybe a little bag with matching hair ties). No specific idea for the blue material, but I'm sure I could come up with something wonderful.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I'd start with some Christmas gifts... maybe something for the home. Love the fabrics!
i am in love with that blue set! so very pretty!
and call me crazy but i would use them to Modge Podge my computer and printer! i have been wanting to do it for a while just haven't found a fabric i thought i could live with for a while! but that blue would be great!
monkiesmom at gmail . com
These are gorgeous!!! I would use them in my fabric collage projects? But I would probably stare and drool over them for quite some time before cutting into them. Hee.
I would do some kind of subway art using fabric or a cool pumpkin.
Teresa
labgirl10@yahoo.com
Love Brendas work! Her fabric is eautiful ...I want some FABRIC Mod Podge!!! :) xo
that fabric is delicious... I want to make a mixed media wll hanging...
Than k you...
I would use them for a quilt! Gorgeous:)
I would use it to decorate myself a crafting room in the basement...
I would line my dresser drawers with it, that I am painting a soft grey right now.
So pretty!
The size of the swatches would determine the project I'd use them for. I would love to make a puff quilt, a purse, some embellishments for my babies' clothes and may be even some jewelerr out of tiny pieces. How's that for a plan? Would love to win!!!
Honestly, I'd love to use the fabric for quilting--hope I can admit that on a modPodge blog!
I would cover some wooden frames I have that have a mirror in the middle Make them for Christmas gifts, and if any left, a small quilt with a block of each of the fabrics.
Probably blue, because I ALWAYS pick pink :) blue would challenge me more and make my husband happier. Time for more of that!
Oh, that's gorgeous fabric! Love the blues. :)
I would... well, I don't know for sure what I'd do with it. I have so many things I want to do swirling through my head! I'd have to sit and play with it a bit before knowing for sure, I think.
I'd make some fabric covered mirror frames I've got hanging around. Mod Podge the fabric to the wood and the mirror is already inset.
If leftover, I'd make a small quilt with a block of each fabric set with white sashings, just to showcase the fabrics! Probably blue, since I ALWAYS pick PINK :)
Kate
Love the colors. I'd make a card or add to some scrapbooking LO. TFS.
I would love to make an art piece for our big blank wall in the living room!
I need some art work for my newly remodeled basement and the fabric would work nicely.
Ooh, I love that fabric. I would like to try resurfacing an old trash can, using mod podge and pretty fabric. Even the garbage should be pretty, right? :)
Thanks for the giveaway.
this is beautiful! great job ;) thanks for sharing!
Ohh...I want to try making some pendants...love the colors!
Samantha
Oh, pretty! I would whip together some new pillows for my couch. It seems all my pretty pillows quickly disappear up to my daughter's bedroom!
Love love love the fabric! I would definitely use it in a quilt I'm making for my sister's baby shower or depending on the color, make some really adorable table scarfs. Such a great giveaway! Thanks for sharing.
browning.cheilsea@yahoo.com
I'm thinking my babies bedrooms! We're moving soon and I know I could come up with very creative ways to incorporate this fabric into either my daughter's or my son's new room!
Thanks for the post!
I would make table runner with those lovely swatches. it is great to see the different things that can be done with modge podge.
I would use the fabric and Modge Podge to create a memory plaque for the memory of my beloved son Sean Alexander. He was 2 weeks shy of 9 when I lost him, and would like to do this in dedication of his memory. God Bless!
kimberlypyles@roadrunner.com
Ooh! I've always wanted to try the fabric mod podge. Cute cute fabric, too.
What pretty stuff! I think I would use it for a Christmas gift. I love the pink set! xoxoxo
Her fabrics are gorgeous! I think I would use them in a quilt.
Oh how fun! I can think of so many things to make.One idea would be a quilt or some cool cards.
trollsandraatyahoodotcom
thanks for the giveaway :D i want to make aprons with the fabrics.
songyueyu at gmail
Cover a keepsake box for my daughter.
Since they are specific colorways, I would like to make a fabric flower necklace if I was so lucky as to win.
I would use either of them and the mode podge to create fabric pendants with mermaids and dragons . lisabrawner59@gmail.com
Why, I'd make a quilt of course! It just may be a bit stiffer than the average quilt, but I so want to try to make a Mod Podge quilt!
I would love the blues! And the fabric Mod Podge! Thanks for a chance to win!
Oh those lovely fabrics are calling out to be made into book covers and folder covers.
Ohhh that fabric is beautiful! I think I just might keep them in my stash to look at!
It's beautiful fabric! I would use it as contrast bands for dresses I'm making my daughters for the fall weather.
Gorgeous fabric! I can't decide which color I like better! I'm not normally a pink person, so that's saying something! :D
I would probably make a "Chew Block" for my niece for her birthday.
I would make some baby burp cloths!
Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com
Love the fabric! I would use it to make some cute baby gifts.
kmjbell@yahoo.com
the swatches are perfect for some scrapbook pages! i would use them on my layouts and maybe even the cover of a mini book :)
I've been making some really cute little wallets for my friends, and this fabric would be so great for making more :)
I can always find a good use for fabric. I most likely would make something for my granddaughter. I love the pinks.
clarkclay@bellsouth.net
Oh wow where to begin? I have a couple of projects in mind but one would be to make a cute bulletin board in my kitchen with little rosary magnets....I have never tried the fabric mod podge so I would pretty much go crazy and do whatever I could get my hands on! I could even use the fabric to sew up a darling tote or fun pillows!
bdickert3@gmail.com
Those are beautiful! I'd definitely incorporate them into a quilt!
ooo holiday gifts!!!! i'm starting mine this week and i'm so for the handmade holidays that i'll need tons of fabric!!
oooo i'm thinking holiday gifts! i'm all for the handmade holiday's so i'll need lots of fabric to make it happen!!
Lovely! This fabric would be great for some lampshade upgrades- cute!
I think either color scheme would be great and I would probably make some very colorful cardboard initals for Christmas presents!
I'd love to use them to make myself a tote bag. They're gorgeous! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I'd use it for appliques... :)
Hmmm...I have a couple of fabric related project ideas that I could use them on. (1) I want to make an advent type calendar for my kids to count down 'til their birthdays (2) I am working on jazzing up some old jeans by adding appliques and ribbon (3) I have also be captivated by the fabric covered journals I've been seeing on other blogs. Blue would be my first choice but both are gorgeous!
Tracey
http://garciamania.blogspot.com
I love the fabric I would use it and canvas to make some decor for my home!
Bluefluffmonkey@hotmail.com
While I use a lot of Mod Podge, I have never used fabric mod podge so it would be so much fun to Podge something with Benda's fabrics!
I've got blues and greens all over the house so I think I'd choose pink to add some oomph before it gets to be too much!
Depending on how much there is, maybe some patchy pillows, fabric flower accents, or covered frames.
I would cover the sides of a tray in the fabric and Mod Podge and put chalkboard paint on the bottom...very cool post!
jacquelynkyle@gmail.com
Ooohhh maybe some appliques!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Gorgeous! I have been hoping to make a fabric/burlap wreath!
Forgot to add my email address!
It's shutterbug_eliza@yahoo.com
I am the one who wants to make the burlap wreath!
(You can delete my other comment).
I think the collection of fabrics would look great on a lunch box for my 6th grader. She would have an awesomely unique box the other kids would envy! Mod Podge all the way baby!
I would use a little bit on my scrapbook pages, and I would get my mom to make me some heat neck/pillows for my hands and neck for when I get migraines and/or cold hands!!!! thanks; they are both beautiful!
OK I already know what I would do with this fabric! I would make mini fabric albums! And I want to make a dress form with ruffles so the Mod Podge and fabric go hand in hand!
I love that fabric, especially the blue set. I'd make a quilt or a purse with it. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I would LOVE to get the PINK (My favorite color) fabrics. I have been wanting to try the Fabric Mod Podge and would use it to decorate my plain glass vases and a small lamp for my PINK Bedroom! If I had scraps left over I would use them to make a bangle bracelet and pendant.
XOX Sue
suzietrader77 at gmail dot com
i would use it to make some christmas gifts for my family this year
mychancetowin at gmail dot com
That fabric would make a great addition to a collage I want to create. What a nice giveaway!
What gorgeous fabric! That would make some wonderful migraine pillows and dream pillows, as I'm planning on making several of those for Yule/Giftmas gifts this year.
Amazing stuff, that fabric!!! I am working on a 20th anniversary album as a gift for my husband, and this fabric would absolutely ROCK the cover!!!!! I'd also use bits of it throughout the entire album.Gish, I just love it!!!!
Oh, wow.. I have so many projects this fabric would work perfectly for. Pillows, maybe. A lunch bag or zipper pouch, perhaps? Or maybe I'd use it to try my hand at some fabric mod podge projects. :)
I love your inspiring blog! It looks like there is some directional fabric in that pile which I would use for a fussy cut english paper piecing project (say that fast 3 times!)
Or it might go on the cover of some journals I am making. You never know...I just LoveLoveLove fabric! I can't help myself!
omgee! that fabric is FABULOUS! perfect for an extremely trendy mod podge trash can like you featured last week! or about a zillion other cool projects! lol! hugs! (crystalbeshear@yahoo.ca)
I'm seeing covers for handmade notebooks in those fabrics' futures...
personatalie1 at gmail dot com
Oh, O would totally cover great handmade journals! Thans for the chance to win!
I would use the fabric and the Mod Podge to make that stool that you had on your web site! It was amazing!
A fun room divider for my all purpose, spare room.
I'd cover and Mod Podge some boxes and use them as gift wrapping!
Totes, I would make totes with it! I'm in a totey mode right now. And leftovers would go on little notebooks for Christmas gifts. Thanks for the giveaway!
Oh my goodness, I want that fabric! I've been on a fabric kick lately, making baby blocks, toddler knapsacks, covered boxes, but with this beautiful fabric, I think I'd make some kind of quilted wall hanging or the like. So pretty!
Fingers crossed!
jeff.bethany.davis@gmail.com
I loved reading about your day with Brenda. What a talented artist she is! Thank you for the great post----it was a close second / runner-up to being there in person :) And btw, love the fabric and thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
Those gorgeous fabrics would make simply fabulous table mats to chase away the winter blahs ! I love the designs
Both sets of fabric are amazing. My craft room in pinks & I would use some of it to Mod Podge the front panels of an old cabinet where I keep my fabric. If I were to get blue, definitely some bulletin boards for my boys' room!
oh wow loving me that pink collection. I can see revamping a pocketbook with that and having the fabric mod podge is iceing on the cake
crochetbooger@yahoo.com
good morning,
I love mod podge. It's a wonderful product. I'd love to have either set. I'd use the fabric for journaling, mixed media collage & for jewelry making. thank for offerning such a nice giveaway.
bdorsa@bdorsa.com
Beautiful fabric! I think I would use some of those fantastic tutorials of yours and whip up some gifts for Christmas!
I would use Brenda's fabric to cover this cute 1950's/1960's white carry-on bag that looks like a suitcase for makeup. I saved it from going in the dumpster when emptying a friend's parents house. Of course, I would take before & after pics!
Alicia Miller
newbie modpodger
I would use Brenda's fabric to cover this cute 1950's/1960's white carry-on bag that looks like a suitcase for makeup. I saved it from going in the dumpster when emptying a friend's parents house. Of course, I would take before & after pics!
Alicia Miller
newbie modpodger
Ooooo la love!!! I love her basement work space. So jealous! The fabric is lovely. I would use it to cover a DIY dresser remodel I'm working on... Cover the drawer fronts in combo with a pretty paint color for the body.
So many possibilities, but I'd probably start with covering my old lamp shades with some of that lovely fabric.
The pink set would go great for a few accents in my guest bedroom! Sooo pretty :)
jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com
The pink set would go great for a few accents in my guest bedroom! Sooo pretty :)
jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com
The pink set would go great for a few accents in my guest bedroom! Sooo pretty :)
jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com
I love the blue fabrics! They would be perfect in my sons (18mos) room that I am currently re-doing and trying to use as much Mod Podge as possible to give it a really unique look. I'm new at mod podge so any tips and cute fabrics are much appreciated!
Leigh Buehler-Rappold
LeighB82@hotmail.com
Love the necklace, and yes, I totally understand cutting a gourd for this. LOL! Her fabrics are awesome and I'd love to win the swatches! I noticed that nobody asked about the dog in the picture. What's her (his) name?
Oh man that fabric is really cute! I would love to win it and the fabric mod podge! I might make some necklaces or a purse. SO CUTE!
chuntie78 at gmail dot com
I want to try the fabric ModPodge. This fabric would be perfect.
Laurie
trailbenders@hotmail.com
Love these fabric....I would make a art piece for my wall....thank you for the chance....
i would love to decoupage this fabric to my square paper storage box and it would look awesome on my make-up table.
I love the pink (what girl doesn't?) I'd probably make myself a camera strap cover and start in on the quilted letters for my kids ... I've never mod podged with fabric so I'd need to try that but it seems scary, I'm sure it'll be okay though :)
Oh my gosh- what wonderful, creative ideas from everyone! I wish I could send everyone some fabric!!!
Amy, I had so much fun with you- you are so inspiring and enthusiastic about crafting and of course, ModPodge! I'm glad you had fun - I hope you'll come back again soon!
xxxooo
:: jumping up and down raising hand::: pick me:::pick me:::
Looks like a grand time was had by all and the necklace is gorgeous! Wish I had that type of imagination.
I would use the fabric to add accents to my white furniture of my newly redesigned scrap space!!!
this is sooooooo pretty! I love pretty fabric!
I would love to try a fabric-covered scrapbook! I've been wanting to try it for a long time now!
april_vereb@yahoo.com
Well, I love that fabric! And I have been wanting to try the Fabric Mod Podge, but cannot find it in my area.
Hope I win!
I'd use it to cover the recipes books I'm giving out as cookbooks!
What beautiful fabric! I would use it to decorate my little girls room, or to with the fabric mod podge on some nursery canvas art! Thanks!
Those are beautiful fabrics, and I love love LOVE that necklace! I would probably make cards with the fabric. And they, too, would rock! Like the Mod Podge! LOL!
ohhh I'd love to win some modge podge fabric!!! So much I could do with it!
I love the blue set, so I hope I win it ;0>. I would like to use it in a fabric collage with a couple of other fabrics I already have. It would look great! I am beginning to try a new technique for me, and would love to have the fabric to play with! Have a great week! Angela Fitch
Love the fabric. If there was enough I would make the free quilt pattern on the site or it would be great to cover a tin or box with. Modern and cool. Thanks, Nancy P.
I love this necklace, especially the way she painted it. And out of a gourd, no less! Love the fabric collections, too.
I would use Brenda's fabric to cover up some blank canvases for decoration in my craft room. I'd also use it as a background for a picture in a picture frame. Very cute!
I would make fabric canvas art or try and make a dress for my girls. Thanks for the great giveaway! I love mod podge I use it all the time in my crafts!
I would make some pouches and also put on some wood frames
I just love the pinks for my daughter -- dress, purse, rosettes. But I am loving the blues too...expanding my horizons I guess!! Thanks for the great giveaway!! FYI--I look forward to my email everyday, love having you in my inbox!! Thanks!!
Vicki
tomatoqeen@aol.com
Such beautiful fabric! I need to make some more Christmas presents so these would be used for that! :)
Beautiful! I've never used Fabric Mod Podge but I love the idea and want to give it a shot! I might try recovering my plain ugly scrapbooks.
How beautiful! You are one lucky woman to get to go play. I think her fabric and Mod Podge would make anything beautiful!!
ooh, those fabrics look beautiful! not sure what i'd make...journal covers, collage, or patchwork pillows...lots of options!
Those are great! My daughters and I are in the process of revamping some of their worn out shoes. These patterns would look great on their cute little flats!
Beautiful! I'd love to use the swatches for fabric button pendants & rings.
I would make a new quilt and wall hanging for one of my friends who is having a baby.
clou2who2@gmail.com
I would love to win this fabric and I would use it to make some fabric jewelry.
Super cute! I would probably use the fabric to make little pencil or makeup bags OR use it to cover notebooks.
Actually, let's be honest, I would probably hoarde the fabric and never do anything with it so I can just THINK of all the cool projects I could do with it. ;)
With Brenda's fabrics I would defenetly make pins, for my purse, for my blouse, for everything, pins, pins, pins :)
The fabric is darling. I think it would be fun to mod podge the fabric to a canvas to hang on the wall or set on my entertainment center.
silver.rayne@yahoo.com
I'm on a rolled fabric flowers kick so I would use the fabric for that.
leylafolsom at gmail
Beautiful fabric! I think I would use it for the memory game I'm making for my nephews and nieces for Christmas.
LauraL444 at yahoo dot com
I would use the fabric on the front of a 60s side table I saved from the trash!
I would make a bag out of the fabric. I'm a fabric junkie!
flowerpower0097 at live dot com
I think I would have to make a no-sew podged quilt with that fabric... really pretty!
I would use the fabric for this cool little shelf I just bought to glam it up from it's bare wooden boringness. Any scraps would be podged to make little fabric embellishments for my projects. If I have anything left I might make a tote out of that.
Thanks for the chance!
Love, Alexandra
What an AMAZING day!!! i would be in craft heaven!!! Love your blog too btw :-)
Lets see.. i could think of so many different things to make with this fab fabric especially the PINK set.. But i would probably start off with matching burpcloths and onesies for my friends who are having girls and if i had any extra i woudl DEFINITELY make some more camera straps for my friends birthday!! i LOVE fabric and modge podge! cant get any better than that!!!
thanks
christa.isom@gmail.com
What would I do with the fabric? Hmmmm, can't say!! I never know what I'll do with my stuff until I see and inspiration somewhere. I love to sew anything!
And mod podge...would like another bottle. I am planning on a project with school kids!
What yummy fabrics! I can see podging onto a canvas and creating a mixed media piece with it.
nshafter@comcast.net
I have three daughters so the pink fabric would definitely be put to use. I want to make them a few Christmas presents, including some play purses, skirts, and pillow cases.
I'll use the fabric to make some dress form art. I LOVE the Fabric and I can't live without modpodge.
best regards,
Wanda
OOh, just beautiful, Brenda's fabrics. I would use them to cover a mini album or two and use the remaining scraps on my cards.
I'm not sure what I would use them for yet. I'm brand new to this crafting thing but I'm sure I would come up with some great ideas with the help of all these craft blogs I'm coming across ;)
I would make some sort of loveys for my nieces and nephew because their parents are separating. Probably pillows with reverse appliqued handprints from my family. Then I would make fabric covered sketch books and journals for them to write/draw how they are feeling.
Thank you so much for sharing!!
I would make something for / with my niece!!
I'd use the fabric in strips across 2-3 canvases with a picture and vinyl wording for some new art on my walls!
Just found your blog and I LOVE it. Not sure what I would do with the fabric but I'm sure it would be something for my three little girls...probably some fabric covered drawing books for my oldest.
Such gorgeous colors! I'd use them in a wall hanging. ellis at onlinenw.com
Lovely! I'd use some on a notebook cover for the mini notebooks I use when I'm shopping.
shala at donteatthepaste.com
maybe fabric flowers? I'd love some fabric podge.
sweetiesuzy@aol.com
the fabric is beautiful. Love the fun bright colors!! I would use it to make some fun new pillows for my bedroom
Those fabric patterns are delicious!
I'd use it for scrapbooking, and for making fabric flowers and buttons.
Thanks for the giveaway! I wish I win! I shall make placemats, coasters and pot holders with the fabric. It matches the color of our table cloth too! :)
-Arathi (arathi.prakash@gmail.com)
I would make fabric flowers, owl pincushions (from the DIY Dish), diaper covers for my baby girl and anything else that strikes my fancy. I have lots of ideas and would love a fresh infusion of gorgeous fabric!
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