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Bloggers’ Challenge – A Stitch in Time

July 17, 2009 By Connie | 19 Comments

 

This was a fun Bloggers’ Challenge!  Our topic was "A Stitch in Time".  Now…I have a Janone Sewing, brand new, still in box, that has been sitting in my craft area for at least a year!  A week or so ago when I saw this upcoming theme…I thought…I’ll get it out and use it finally!  Well…sadly to say, I didn’t want to spend the time filling the bobbin and getting it ready, so I didn’t use it.  I have too many swaps and things I’m doing to get ready for Convention.  So…I went back to my old standard…Faux Stitching!

This set, Peace Within, is still sitting out on my desk!  I just have been loving to color lately.  In fact, I’ve been looking around at my other sets to see what else I could color…not many that have a lot of detail!  Guess I need to go shopping thru my catalog and find some more!

I started with a small square of Shimmer White cardstock and stamped the basket and bird image with Basic Black ink.  I used various Stampin’ Up! Markers to color in the image.  Instead of layering the Old Olive and new In Color, Rich Razzleberry, right behind the image, I decided to offset the layers for a little interest.  The pattern paper is from Cottage Wall Designer Paper package and from where I drew my color inspiration.  I layered it on Rich Razzleberry.  All those elements were added to Kraft cardstock where I pierced a zig zag row of holes down the left hand side.  I connected the holes with "thread" by drawing a line between the holes with my Rich Razzleberry marker.  (I’m SO happy Stampin’ Up! came out with matching In Color markers!!!)  I added a band of Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon next to the faux stitching.  Then I stamped a message from Teeny Tiny Wishes and punched it with the Modern Tag Punch and added one of the flowers from the Trio Flower Punch with two Old Olive mini brads.  Finally, all of it was added to the base of the card in Rich Razzleberry!  I LOVE it! 

Click on the Bloggers’ Challenge badge on the right and check out the rest of the bloggers inspirations this week!

Don’t forget…the Deal of the Week, Fire Rhinestone Brads for $6.99, ends Sunday!  Call or email me your order today! 

 

Filed Under: Cards, Challenges Tagged With: Peace Within, Teeny Tiny Wishes

I love stamping cards, altering 3D items and making little favors. I've been stamping for over 19 years and had my 18th year Stampin' Up! anniversary in early May. I love being part of something that sparks my creativity and hear people comment, "you MADE this?" I also enjoy sharing that passion with others in my classes! If you live anywhere in the Delaware, Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Hilliard or surrounding Columbus, Ohio areas, join us! I love to meet new stamping friends. Email me for a current class schedule... I'm adding new classes all the time!

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  1. Lisa says

    July 17, 2009 at 9:36 am

    Very pretty card, Connie! I really like it! Your watercoloring is wonderful!

  2. Shona Watson says

    July 17, 2009 at 9:38 am

    Very nice! I love the way you did the layering. The colors are very nice also and LOVE the faux stitching!

  3. Lisa Somerville says

    July 17, 2009 at 9:42 am

    Great Faux Stitching – looks real!

  4. Robin Merriman says

    July 17, 2009 at 10:02 am

    It’s lovely, Connie. Your coloring looks great!

  5. Barb Hardeman says

    July 17, 2009 at 10:11 am

    This card is delightful, Connie. Your Faux stitching adds a touch of elegance to the beautifully watercolored image and the interesting layout. A wonderful card indeed…

  6. Ceal says

    July 17, 2009 at 10:25 am

    pretty, great coloring TFS

  7. Margaret Raburn says

    July 17, 2009 at 11:22 am

    Connie, this is SO pretty!! Love the large zig zag on it; great stitching!

  8. Tory B says

    July 17, 2009 at 11:56 am

    Great card, Connie! I love all of it but especially the way you did the layering.

  9. Rachel Hope says

    July 17, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    Very pretty! Love the zig zag stitch!

  10. kim howard says

    July 17, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    Beautiful set, and love the faux stitching, it looks fantastic!

  11. Ida says

    July 17, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    What a pretty card. Your faux stitching looks great. I love how you layered your papers with your focal image. You’ve colored it beautifully.

  12. Sheryl Dickinson says

    July 17, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    Very pretty! Your faux stitching looks great. Love the colors too!

  13. Kerry D-C says

    July 17, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    oooooh! aaaaaaaaaaah!! this is pulchritudinous!!!

  14. Lisa B. says

    July 17, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    The colors that you chose are warm, rich and elegant. Lovely faux stitching and fantastic layout!

  15. Pat Huntoon says

    July 17, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    Shoot, that faux stitching was so good, I thought it was real! I am seriously impressed!

  16. Kimberly Gajewski says

    July 17, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    What a beautiful card Connie! That is such a pretty image! Your zig-zag stitch looks fabulous here! Well done! 😀

  17. Andrea Walford says

    July 18, 2009 at 10:47 am

    Very nice card! The stitching is a great element!

  18. Lorie Souther says

    July 18, 2009 at 11:30 am

    Connie this is so cute! My pastor would LOVE this!! She has 3 cats, and her initials are MEW. Very nice card!!!!

  19. Tiffany says

    July 22, 2009 at 10:54 am

    What a cute card!! I love the sewing and the different pieces of cardstock behind the main image!! Too fun!!

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