Yea! I can finally post pictures of my most favorite CQ project. About 3 months ago I entered my very first contest - a CQ purse contest held by the CQI Group. With all the things I have created over the years, I have never entered anything into a contest so thought it was about time to at least try. I'm thrilled that I did - my Mermaid purse took 3rd place.... not bad for my first contest.
The idea to make a mermaid purses was easy - I love blue, love the ocean and anything that has to do with the sand and mermaids. I already had everything I needed to put the purse together - even the gorgeous blue/green velvet velor that I used to frame out the purse and the black bamboo handle. This purse was a labor of love - all 120+ hours! With every stitch and every bead sewn in place, I was excited to take the next one... even though my finger tips were bleeding at times - Ouch! Do you know how many times I poked myself with the needle?
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Every single detail in this purse is gorgeous. It's design is pretty useful too with the pockets inside.
ReplyDeleteWondeful piece of art.
AWESOME !!!!
ReplyDeleteyou are such a wonderful artist !
Oooooh, I love it .......... everything about it! Wonderful!
ReplyDeletestunning, stunning, stunning
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful job and congrats on your third place win! You have a great talent!
ReplyDeleteI am gobsmacked! This is so beautiful. Congratulations! from Susan C.
ReplyDeleteA friend sent me here to see your purse as she knows I adore anything mermaid. OMG, while I know you love it and most likely wont sell it....if you ever thing of doing that, put me first on that list! That bag is absolutely stunning. Great work. :)
ReplyDeleteYea, Nikki! You SO deserve this recognition! I got so excited, I posted a link to this announcement on my blog. You can see it here: http://needlework.craftgossip.com/nicki-dreams-up-a-mermaid/2010/05/18/
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Thank you ladies for your nice comments. This purse was a labor of love - Hubby says I should frame it LOL!
ReplyDeleteThis is so incredible! Lots and lots of work and beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteWow, you have an amazing talent and the love shows in every creation of yours. The purse is simply amazing. Congrats on your win.
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