Welcome - it is a blessing to have you visit.
I did not intend this card to be monochromatic, but it refused to be anything else.
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I was inspired by a card on a challenge, but my stitching was nothing like the example I saw - maybe because I have done so much dressmaking over the years it is hard to think that 'crooked' may be 'right'.
The thread I used was a variegated metallic one, and then I painted between some of the lines with iridescent paint.
I randomly stamped this small scripture stamp over the background layer, and sponged the edges of the panels with the same ink.
The sentiment was gold embossed and cut, and sponged while the oval was still in the die.
Some of the corners of the card were rounded with a punch, and the card was assembled using some pink ribbon and liquid pearls for accents.
I am linking this to:
Art Impressions Challenge #75 - Happy Birthday
Word Art Wednesday - Challenge #40
Crafty Mess Challenge #15 - Words, no image
Word Art Wednesday - Challenge #40
Crafty Mess Challenge #15 - Words, no image
Thanks so much for calling by, and blessing and encouraging me with your comments.
May your day be blessed.
Card Recipe:
Card Stock - Pink and White
Stamp: Scripture from ODBD's Daffodil Tag set Sentiment unknown.
Ink: Spun Sugar distress ink.
Paints: Twinkling H2O's iridescent red, gold and blue
Accessories: Ribbon, liquid pearls, corner punch, spellbinders oval die metallic thread
Wow, this is stunning! So cool.
ReplyDeleteHello Maxine - this worked out beautifully! Love those crooked lines - they work perfectly! {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeletewhat a beauty Maxine. I really like your crazy stitching.
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this is sensational!!! Love the "non-straight" stitching on here and know that it just shines with the metallic thread and paint. So unique and lovely! Glad you joined us for Shopping Our Stash too!!!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Hey Maxine: Well, monochromatic or otherwise, this is really pretty. I love the verse so much. And at the risk of sounding like a broken record....since you used scripture, I would really love to have you link up at Word Art Wednesday. I would just love to have you play along with us and share your gorgeous art.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having an awesome weekend.
Karen
www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Hi Maxine, this is beautiful!!! The "crooked" stitching and irridescent the paint sets this card off so well. Ditto to what Karen said, please link this up to Word Art Wednesday so others can see your beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linkin with us, Maxine. I just knew this gorgeous card would be a blessing to my Design Team and other followers. I appreciate your participation, and look forward to having you play with us again in the future. We're incredibly grateful for your participation.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Karen
Thank you so much for joining in our brand new challenge 'words only' over on the CraftyMess challenge blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a really lovely card, very unusual which makes it stand out for the right reasons. All te different details you have put in are gorgeous. I love te metalic thread and painting inbetween the 'crooked' stitching. The scripture stamping and the greeting tie it all together.
I hope to see you entering more of our future challenges over on our blog.
Huggles Lisa xxx
Love the stitching and what a fab card, thanks for sharing it with us at CraftyCatz this week.xx
ReplyDeleteWow! How creative and so lovely. I think you did a fabulous job with your stitching and the sentiment is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteone gorgeous card...so lovely many thanks for joining us over at Crafty Catz...hugs sassyxxxx
ReplyDeletewow, this is beautiful! So very created.
ReplyDeleteSometimes great designs "just happen", you start out with one idea and end up with a totally different result. That's what's fab with the card making process. Your card turned out so different and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHello..Wonderful creation, so glad you shared your creation with us at CRAFTY CATZ this week, x carol
ReplyDeleteI enjoy experimenting with monochromatic...lovely pinks, and what a great verse!
ReplyDelete(Shoregirl - Word Art Wednesday guest designer for the month of August)
This is very pretty Maxine. I love the stitching.
ReplyDeleteAlicia xx
What a clever and creative card! Since I can only sew crooked, this idea is a perfect one for me!
ReplyDeleteWow what a lovely card well done great colour scheme. Thanks for joining our challenge over at craftymess. DT Member xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, thanks for joining us at Craftymess.
ReplyDeletePositively gorgoues! I'm glad your card decided not to be anything else but monochromatic, lol .... it came out beautiful!! Beautiful scripture as well - blessings, friend! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHello Maxine! I hope you and your family are doing well. "It refused to be anything else" teehee. Your crackin' me up. LOVE your creative stitching and how you colored in between the stitch lines. Very creative. Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Love the combination of stitching and painting..very artsy!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!
Hugs, Alica ;)
Very pretty! I think that stitching is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card, Maxine! I can appreciate having to take new perspective on the sewing, and I'd say it came out very nicely.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great take on this challenge. Love this card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at SFTW.
Gunn
What a clever way to include stitching. Great monochromatic card.
ReplyDeleteI love the effect of the metallic paint between the stitching in the close up shot...gorgeous.
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