Hi friends! Happy Saturday! I have a really quick post of a card I made for my sister and designed especially with Simon Says Stamp's Stitch It challenge in mind.
My card features one of the new Tim Holtz Pressed Foliage stamps and my never before used Tim Holtz Stitched Layering Stencil, as well as his Stitched Rectangles Thinlits die.
I love these leaves, and this one is so impressive, it doesn't need much else when used on a card. I inked the leaf stamp with Ground Espresso Distress Archival and colored the image with Scattered Straw and Bundled Sage Distress Oxide inks. To make the stitching stand out on the rectangle, I applied Walnut Stain Distress marker to the stitches on the die before die cutting.
The stitches on the kraft background panel are made with the stencil and Ranger Opaque Texture Paste mixed with a drop of Distress Antique Linen re-inker.
The sentiment is an old Chit Chat sticker applied to a scrap of waste packaging and 'sewed' around it with a simple stitches stamp (BoBunny) and Ground Espresso Archival.
How do you like that? 'Sew' easy! And I didn't even need to get out my sewing machine! Now I need to make one for my other sister. My sisters met up for a visit with our Mom in Florida last week, and each of them left (more than) a little surprise in our hotel room when my husband and I joined them. These cards are a token of appreciation for their thoughtfulness. And THANK YOU for your visit today; it means so much to me! Hugs! Sara Emily
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Fabulous card Sara Emily~ love how it looks machined stitched yet is not. Very elegant, classy card! xo
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Sara! I love the leaf stamp and the faux stitching! Love the interest and texture created by the bit of the twine wrapped around the card .. looks fabulous!! So pleased you joined our Challenge at Crafty Cardmakers. x
ReplyDeleteAwesome creation, I love the added texture paste stitches!
ReplyDeleteYour card looks anything but quick Sara, it is absolutely stunning, you have brought that beautiful leaf to life with your beautiful colouring and I love your faux stitching! A truly beautiful way to say thank you! Hugs, Anne xxx
ReplyDeleteThis card is so warm and welcoming, Sara Emily! It just makes me feel cozy to look at it. Your stamping is so gorgeous, and your clever use of dies is really inspiring. I just love the color palette and the bow! Perfection!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and love the earthy, autumny colours! Love the stencilled stitches too...really pretty! ;-)
ReplyDeleteA lovely card. Thank you for joining in the Crafty Cardmakers challenge this time.
ReplyDeleteMary
Wonderful card, Sara Emily! The leaf looks fantastic. Thanks for your so sweet comment on my blog. I really appreciate it. Life hasn't been too great lately so your kind words lift my spirit.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful card! I love the way that you incorporated the “stitching” it really is a wonderful touch! ~Ann xx
ReplyDeletegorgeous card...love all the details you added.
ReplyDelete:) Karen
I love this card - the stitching details are great and provide a great frame to draw the eye in to that gorgeous leaf stamp. Love the colourful splatters too.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
This is such a nice card, it has a very serene feel to it--a little bit of country comfort so-to-speak!
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful card! How great that you all got together! Hoping to find some more time to visit soon! Hugs, Chrisx
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