My lovely friends, thank you xx

Wednesday 17 August 2011

In Stitches at Fab n Funky......

Good Morning

Now normally I make some mention that its half way to the weekend but not today, I'm on holiday so I don't want the weekend to come yet!! I am so enjoying just pottering around, doing odd jobs and getting lots of crafty time.

So a new challenge today over at Fab n Funky and this week its STITCHING, real or faux.

We are sponsored by the totally fab PINK PETTICOAT, be sure to check out the challenge blog for all the details and fantastic creations from the DT.

I love how stitching looks on cards but I do not have a sewing machine so for this one I have done it by hand, OMG my eyes!!! Just as well I am on holiday the time it took!!
So here is my card...













Ingredients

Stamp - Blue Butterfly Stamps 'Teddy cuddles'

Colouring medium - Copics

Papers - Echo Park 'Country Drive'

Brazil Basics cardstock

Flowers - Cherry blossoms

Punches - NS 'Branch'

Lace, gems and ribbon from stash

Sentiment - Stampin Up

Glamour dust


I would like to enter into
Papertake Weekly -BINGO - Lace, blooms and ribbon

Pink Elephant - Stitching


Divas by Design - Birthdays
Bearly Mine - Bling



Thanks for poppin in


Karenxx

15 comments:

Crafty Loops said...

This is a beautiful card, I love the trim and flowers. So pretty. Lee x

Monica said...

Awesome stitching there. And what a cute image and those flowers look perfectly matched.

xxx Monica

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

What a lovely card. I like the stitching around the outside never thought of using my sewing machine for this will have to try it and see how it goes. Love Alison xxx

heidy said...

I love everything at your card Karen it's gorgeous!
Enjoy your holiday!
XXX Heidy

Wendy said...

So beautiful Karen,your stitching is fab.Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Wendy xx

Vicky said...

Gorgeous Karen...and your stitching is fabulous too hun...

thanks for joining us at Divas...and good luck..!

hugs Vicky xx

Pami said...

Gorgeous card Karen, I just love your colour selection and well done for doing it all by hand! It looks stunning! Pami x

coops said...

stunning card karen.the blue colours and embeliies are gorgeous and i love the image ;D

xx coops xx

Nikbee said...

A gorgeous card. I love the stitching. You must have a lot of patience to do it by hand.
Nikki x

Emma said...

So beautiful and pretty Karen, love the colour.
Hugs Emma x

debby4000 said...

Wonderful card, sweet image and pretty colours.
luv
Debby

Unknown said...

wow it's gorgeous.
Hugs

Lesley said...

Beautfiul card, lovely image! Thanks for taking part in the CYDA challenge xx

Unknown said...

Hi Karen, what a perfect card. The image is wonderful and coloured perfectly - love the colour combo and the touch of lace. Thanks for joining in with us this time at Divas by Design. Sarah

Sheri Gilson said...

Adorable!! Love the fabulous stitching and shades of blue. Thank you for playing along with The Pink Elephant!!