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A card made for a 'no frills' young woman.
I started with part of an incomplete kit of patterns for stitching on card - all the prickings and instructions are there, but I had to provide everything else. I cannot recall when or where I got them! All I know is that this is my first time using it. (It surfaced in the various moves)
I used rayon variegated threads for the bud, stem and leaves. and a metallic for the blue
The card is one I was given some years ago, and has a subtle sparkle through it.
Once I finished the stitching, I added some pale blue watercolour paint for the water, and grey for a wee shadow to ground the vase. Three clear gems completed the image panel
The panel was then mounted over silver mirror card, and then a deep blue embossed panel. The geometric pattern went well with the design of the bud. This was then mounted on a white base, stamped with the sentiment - another long ago purchase.
Something so different and beautiful! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this stitched flower looks fabulous - and to make it a card. WOW! What a wonderful way to share your talent with another.
ReplyDeleteYou've achieved a very delicate look here Maxine and some thing rather different as well.
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So pretty! Thank you for sharing your cards with us at Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Renata
Wow, that is something different for a card. Looks great :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and excellent colors love this and a great design with the gorgeous stitching xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this is simply fabulous. I love the texture on that dark background, it really makes your stitched image pop. Very pretty, and it looks like so much fun to create.
ReplyDeleteI have done several of this kind of stitched card. They are fun to do but they can be tricky. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteThat is so clever! How wonderful to have stitched all those details. She's sure to have loved it! Gorgeous card hun xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love this - socreative and unnnnsual. Thanks so very much for joining us this month at the Dragonfly Dreams Challenge
ReplyDeleteA beautifully created stitched card!
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i really love the stitching on this sweet card, Maxine. SO pretty and original. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday. Please know that it is always appreciated and I am SO grateful for you
ReplyDeleteWell, this is certainly different. Very delicate and ever so pretty looking. I like how you added the watercolour at the base of the vase and the mirror card adds to the beautynof it all.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Neet xx
Beautiful stitching of the flower and the card is so delicate. Thank you for joining the Polkadoodles challenge this week. Good luck with your entry.
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Such a pretty stitched card and so classy
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Beautiful, stunning card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely stitched creation Maxine, haven't seen anything like that from you before. CarolG
ReplyDeleteStunning card Thanks for joining us at Dragonfly dreams
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Maxine, this is quite beautiful, such lovely clean lines. I'm sure the intended recipient will be quite pleased! Hope your days are going better, sometimes getting dressed just has to be enough!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, I would not know where or how to begin such a card. It is lovely and I can think of a few people who would love to receive one like that from me.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you have included water in the bottle.
Blessings, Neet xx