Thursday, September 16, 2021

Seize the Birthday Challenge #223 - Faux or Real Stitching

Our "Topping" option this time is...
If you are not into using the toppings, just make sure it is a birthday card. 

We all take turns deciding what the topping will be for a challenge. It is my turn for this one and I chose Stitching.  Make it real or faux. Not a problem. 

Here is my card

Since I knew in advance of this challenge, I ordered the die from Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Club for May 2021. 

I die cut it from some heavy cardstock and then did the stitching.  I was not intending to stitch all of it, but that is how it worked out. You see, I took it with me on a little trip and I could sit and stitch while I visited with family. That is the reality of how easy it was. 
Seriously! 

Then, I simply adhered it to a card base from Gina K Designs Coral Reef. Added a few pearls from my stash. I die cut the sentiment three times and glued them together as this card has lots of definition. Honey Bee Buzzwords is the die I used. 
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We have a new Surprise Party Guest for the next couple of months.
She is Jenny Martin and you can find her creations HERE

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http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/




Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 
                                                              






14 comments:

  1. Swooning over how beautiful this card is! BEautiful colours and stitching. Makes me want to get my embroidery supplies out!

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  2. Wow! This turned out amazing. I love the topping this challenge

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  3. Oh Wow! This is stunning! So much work, but what a fabulous outcome! The coral reef card stock makes every color POP! Beautiful!

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  4. Barbara... such a fun, fun, fun card!

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  5. Awesome card Barbara, the stitching looks fabulous and you make it sound so easy! Cathy x

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  6. This really has that WOW feature. Love the stitching and you are right you can do that while you visit. Just fabulous, my friend.

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  7. This could not be any prettier! Love your colors especially the background and that greeting looks perfect too! Awesome card and topping.

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  8. Barbara, this is stunning and so beautiful The recipient of this card is going to be in awe of all the "hard" work that went into it! thank you for this clever topping and your awesome inspiration!

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  9. Wow!! Your colorful stitching looks absolutely stunning, and I love the coral color of the cardbase. Really exceptional card!!

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  10. Wow that is so impressive! Your stitching looks amazing and makes for a stunning card! Fun Topping:)

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  11. This is stunning!!! I'm totally impressed. I did my first card stitching for this challenge so thank you for pushing me to try something new!

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  12. I have seen that die used and you did a great job with it Barb. Love the colors. It looks great over that rich color background.

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  13. This is absolutely stunning Barbara! I haven't ever seen this die and I love the way you stitched the flowers and leaves in coloured silks. It would have been a pretty card as it was, but then you decided to give it that wonderful deep coral background and it became a total showstopper!! Vicky x

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  14. Wow, wow, wow! I love this so much. Your stitching is stunning and the colour combo is fabulous.

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