Once again a fabulous response to last week's colour combo challenge and lots and lots of gorgeous cards for me to drool over....you are such a talented bunch of Penny Black lovers......so let's see what you can come up with for this week's challenge which is........
STITCHING
machine stitching...hand stitching or a bit of faux stitching
whatever takes your fancy
machine stitching...hand stitching or a bit of faux stitching
whatever takes your fancy
Papers: MME....Merry Days of Christmas
Image: Penny Black "Whispers"
Papermania Pink Pearls
Anchor Sewing Thread
Flowers: Prima
I decided in my wisdom to try and do a satin type stitch on my flowers and boy did it take an absolute age.....but coffee at hand....I sat myself down in my comfy chair in the cubbyhole...."The Budster" fast asleep at my feet after his lunchtime walk and got to work and found it very relaxing albeit a bit time consuming....and little bit of faux stitching to finish off.....really must have a go at the old machine stitching...but by the time I have looked out the machine....and tried in vain to get the needle threaded....I have given up the will to live.
And for all you Penny Black addicts....take a look at the new members of the Penny Black family at Chez Kath....arrived in the post yesterday morning all the way from the lovely Dick at PB Stamps in the US....and aren't they just the cutest little dudes......
I'm sure they will be making an appearance on some cards real soon and what's with the clear nail polish.....a little tip to stop the wood on the stamping side of your rubber stamps getting marked with ink......apply 2 coats to the wood around the rubber...please don't get it on the rubber and to remove the coating used to protect the rubber when the stamps are made...press sellotape several times over the image....means you get a much clearer impression first time.
And we have another great prize for one lucky winner this week from our lovely teamie....Tracie
Penny Black Stickeroos......Unfolding
So Cute
So all you have to do is get your Penny Blacks looked out...ink pads at the ready and get stamping and stitching.....look forward to seeing what you all come up with this week....as per usual....I'm sure I will be in for a real treat.....happy crafting everyone......Hugs Kath xxxxxxx
Fabulous card Kath. I adore the stitched flowers - well worth all your time and effort.
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Clare x
Beautiful card Kath, fab faux stitching and such lovely fresh colours you have used :) Donna x
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ReplyDeleteyour card is so stunning. Live this colors so much! And the image is perfect.
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Domi
Pretty card, love your embroidered flowers and I'm with you on the machine stitching Kath! Thanks for sharing the stamping tips, enjoy your weekend.
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fab flowers Kath, well worth the effort they look lovely :o) love the new stamps too, can't wait to see them make an appearance
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Amanda xxx
Gorgeous classy card kath - your stitching on the flowers is superb! Love the new rubbah by the way lol! Have a great weekend dear :-)
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What a fabulous creation Kath, that stitching is awesome those flowers look so tactile if I had this one I would be stroking those petals always. This is stunning.
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Lorraine x
I really like stiched cards (they have a lovely look)but I little time consuming, when at my table I like to stamp stamp and stamp some more lol
ReplyDeleteLove Dawn xx
Gorgeous card kath as always, lovely new stamps to play with. Im taking control of my mum's sewing machine this afternoon so a perfect callenge for me to try out...x
ReplyDeleteJust had a quick flick through this months SC&P with my morning tea and love your xmas cards.
Hugs Kirsten..x
What a beautiful card...wonderful image and I love how you used the pearls on the flowers.
ReplyDeleteNow you already know how much I love this card with the image you used but boy... what a smart idea to put the stitching on it... works fab honey...
ReplyDeleteWhy can I hear your words already... hmmm... when I tell you there is something on my blog for you... LOL....
Catch up with you real soon
Hugs
Lorraine xxx
Hiyaaa
ReplyDeleteWow well done on the flower stitching - looks great KAth - I wouldn't even have attempted it!!!
Beautiful card ...
Bloomin' raining here now but so close!
Hugs
Dawn
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gorgeous card Kath, I love the stitching on the stamped image.
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Gorgeous, Gorgeous, gorgeous the stitching is fab on the petals. Love it all!
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just beautiful! Love the pearl detail!
ReplyDeleteHi Kath, gorgeous card and stitching you clever girly! Really pretty shade of blue and love your pearls too. Thanks for the tips, always handy to know :o)
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Love your card with all the pearls on the flowers!!
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Oh Kath your stitching is fabulous. Great card. I too, have my order from Dick @ PB Stamps and only duplicated one of yours (Candy Cane Perch). Have a super weekend...Kris
ReplyDeleteStunning card, hun, love the image and all the detail that you have added too! The stitching is divine, looks so good!
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beautiful card Kath - love the satin stitching
ReplyDeleteam with you completely about the sewing machine, mine has actually made it through to the craft space - but the thought of threading it up, and then it will probably tangle up all its threads anyway - argh
Debz
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What a beautiful card,i love the image and colours.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous papers.
Hugs Riet.x
love those pretty satin stitched flowers Kath! a beautiful card.
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i DO LIKE THAT IMAGE AND GREAT IDEA WITH THE STITCHING
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Gorgeous card - love the stitching on the flowers!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Hi, what a great blog!
ReplyDeleteVery cute stamps, and a lovely card!
Thanks for visite my blog,
Hugs Anneke
Love it, Kath! Your sewing is magnificent! Hugs Nilla
ReplyDeleteKath, you never cease to come up with fabulous new ways to take my breath away! LOVE the colour scheme and the treatment you've given those flowers! Gorgeous!
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Chris xx
wow - this is a fantastic and wonderful card
ReplyDeleteJust divine. I love your work! I visit quite often, but have never commented (naughty me!).
ReplyDeletebut as an appreciation of your lovely work, there's a little something over at my blog for you...
Beautiful card Kath - lovely, subtle colour pallette and lovely image. Well-composed and executed. Love it!
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Eiglas
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Your stitching is stunning on those flowers. I loved the effect you achieved with them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, but I love all your cards.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love the stitched flowers!
ReplyDeleteOh, your card is absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors you used and the stitching on the flowers is awesome!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
Hi there Kath -- I had to come back and tell you how delightful this card is. Your tedious time on the satin stitch makes this so very beautiful -- along with the little pearls and all the other details! And, of course, the colors are perfection. I couldn't thread my machine either -- so gave up on that for now -- but I loved the stitching challenge.
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