Wednesday, February 4, 2009

2 Sketches 4 You Sketch 19

Just a quickie today folks.....and after a whole day painting door frames...skirting boards and doors with 15 glass panels.....I  am losing the plot big time so I just had to sneak away last night to the cubby hole for a little bit of crafting therapy and what better medicine than my favourite challenge.
The sketch this week on 2 Sketches 4 You is from Kazan and this week we are welcoming the new Spring Design Team.....wow I think we are in for more treats and lots of inspiration....looking  forward to seeing all their fabulous work.


Papers: MME....Just Dreamy 2 Collection
Sentiment: Basic Grey White Choc Chip Alphabet
And a little bit of hand stitching to finish off....I have tried stitching with my small craft sewing machine and my proper Singer.....which is years old and has helped me make curtains...cushions and clothes at one point but it is trying to get the tension right so I took a tip from one of my favourite crafters.....the lovely and very talented Peet ....click HERE for instructions from the expert and honestly....it didn't take too long...in fact probably less time than it takes me to thread the sewing machine and get the thread through the eye of the needle.....I tell you I am usually cross eyed doing that little chore....so it's hand stitching from now on for me.
Big apologies for yesterday's duff info.....me thinks that TH....is on QVC with Dawn Bibby next week....sorry folks got me dates a little bit mixed up......which is hardly surprising...sometimes I don't even know which day of the week it is.....Well must dash.....a paint brush with my name on it awaits.....back tomorrow with sneaky peeks......Hugs Kath xxxx

38 comments:

  1. Aww Kath put it down to the paint fumes lol. this card is fabulous the colours are goregous. another beauty of a card. Don't work too hard now painting :)

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  2. Well Kath you have done it again, great card. Love those papers, and great colour combo. Sure to be a winner.

    Carol x

    Don't work too hard !!

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  3. Hi Kath, beautiful card for 2s4y.
    Eveline.

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  4. Hi Kath, A gorgeous card yet again love the papers and colours you've used :)
    Val xxx

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  5. love the card Kath, stitching adds that something extra....see when your finnished all your decorating, pop over the hill and make a start on mine.lol....got a painter and decorator for a partner and he aint picked up a paintbrush here in a long time...he's always too busy doing everyone elses.....dont be working too had though....hugs Jackie xx

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  6. Great card Kath, just love those colours and the stitching too, great idea
    Jose xx

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  7. Gorgeous card Kath! I love the colours and sweet sentiment! xx

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  8. Gorgeous card Cath, love the colours you chosen on this one

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  9. Your card is Sweet & Adorable ♥♥ And a superb color combo as well!!

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  10. Beautiful card Kath and I love this stitching! Makes sense for Timmy to be on qvc next week as the big UK trade show starts the following weekend and he usually takes classes at it, so he would be in the country.

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  11. What a beautiful card Kath. I really love this color combo together & your stitching job is great!!

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  12. Love the colors, Kath. Such a gorgeous card is this!!!!
    Hugs,
    Peet

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  13. Beautiful card Kath!!! The stitching looks great :) I do the stiching by hand also, because my machine doesn't do, what I want it to do...

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  14. the colours are so vibrant - love it
    Allisonx

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  15. So glad you were able to take a wee break and make this beauty!!! Love the flower and your hand stitching...just adds such a special little touch! I must put my pens away and pull out my needle & thread!
    Blessings, Maria

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  16. This card is so gorgeous - I love the detail and the paper you used. Really Kath your talent never fails to amaze me!
    Hugs
    Kazan

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  17. Absolutely beautiful Kath! I love the colors!

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  18. fabulous! love the stitching and the colors!

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  19. Gorgeous Kath, those papers are lush and i love what you've done with them, great stitching too!

    Hugs
    carol x

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  20. Your card is `gorgeous` Kath..love your sewing...I v just done a bit of hand stitch on one of my cards I`m sick of snappin the flamin needle on my big machine..lol...
    Not gonna tell ya long it takes to sew one line on a card for me..lol...
    Not to worry about Tim tho...a whole week of dreaming about him till you see him in the flesh next
    week You know what I mean....lol..
    Have a lovely Thursday:)~X~

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  21. I love that card. It's adorable! Ha! :)

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  22. It's just as the card says Kath, sweet & sdorable! Love it (as always!)
    Hugs Mrs Jx

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  23. So fun and pretty! I love the colors! Great job with Kazan's sketch!

    ~Lea

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  24. Oooh wow...gorgeous card !! I love the colors!!

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  25. Such a pretty card.
    Greetings,
    Amarins

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  26. The colours of this are just lush. Great card Kath xxx

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  27. This is SPECTACULAR! Great details!!! Thanks for playing along with the sketch challenge!!!

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  28. Such a pretty card! It really catches your eye!

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