So, the challenge this month is to make a card using sewing (real or faux) and buttons. The image used is a Bildmalarna image I got from Paper Jewels, called Pie and Jam.
You can't see it so well in the photo, but I also used paper piecing on the fabric covering the jars of jam, so I could put a canvas texture into it.
I made this card for a friend as a thank you card when she had us over for dinner, and decided to go all out and do real sewing. I figured if she could go to all the effort of cooking I could also put a little extra effort in. Since I don't know how to use that machine thing taking up space in my closet, I did hand sewing. This image is perfect for a hostess gift/thank you card, and is also nice and easy to colour, which my blog followers must know by now is important to me LOL!
When you make a card, some times you are happy, sometimes you are ambivalent, and sometimes you are really proud. This simple card is just the type of card I like to come out of my craft room :-)
This is so classy. Love what you did with the image. The ribbon and cardstock really give it that vintage look.
ReplyDeletewow hand sewing! Fabulous and a super card all the way around. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, fantastic sewing!
ReplyDeleteShanna
Wonderful card and incredible stitching in a CIRCLE!!!!!!! Wow.
ReplyDeleteHi.. this card is so beautiful... Love you`re creations... you ar so tallented.. i am now a follower of your blog..
ReplyDeleteloved it if you wisit mine.
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Oh Kristina, this is positively lovely. Such a lovely color combo and magnificent coloring! I became a follower of your blog so I won't miss your creations now that I'm on SCH blog team with you - can't wait to see your future work, too! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute image. The gingham ribbon and stitching really add to the country feel of your card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card!!! You did an amazing job with the stitching!
ReplyDeleteI love the way that background cardstock makes that blue in the ribbon just pop!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! Love the image and your great layout. Awesome sewing too!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute card!
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Kristina,
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute card! I love the color combinations and the stitching is just a beautiful finishing touch not to mention the fact that you did it BY HAND and IN A CIRCLE! Wow! And thanks for the love for my St. Patty's Day card on my blog! Very sweet of you!
Tana
KreativeKaleidoscope
I can see why you are happy with this, it's very pretty! I think it is a perfect thank you for a home cooked meal. Your sewing looks great!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - love the stitching!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Marsha