Final Application
COMBINING ELEMENTS INTO FINISHED PIECES
The greatest feature of the dimensional additions included in this series is their
ability to take an existing piece and elevate it to a gallery-worthy look in minutes.
The toile designs, embroidered photography images, and tapestries each get a
touch of sophistication when incorporating these dimensional add-ons, while
some elements, such as the lace flowers, add even more intrigue to the printed
backgrounds. Using the silhouette shapes in conjunction with folded fabric creates
luxe appliqué designs, which look stunning when mounted over the printed or
entirely embroidered background options. Take your embroidered backgrounds
from stitches to stunning with the addition of some embroidered butterflies, or let
them flutter away across tapestries and photography for a whimsical finish.
Regardless of the techniques you combine, the beauty of all the dimensional
elements included is that deciding what to add and where does not have to happen
at the start of your project. Create your backgrounds and bases, then lay them out
on a work surface to decide what pieces should get additional elements added over
top. With a quick application of hot glue, you'll be on your way to custom and
exquisite finished pieces.
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