It was fun to get my sewing maching out and do some sewing again. It's been a while since I've done that. Initially I had a problem working the foot pedal of the machine as I have an Air boot on my right foot which is the foot I normally use to operate the sewing machine. First I was sewing too slowly, then all of a sudden it sped up too fast - so finally I switched feet and walla - sewing!! I can certainly understand now why the doctor told me I couldn't drive a car until I was no longer wearing a boot.
Cut a piece of Nursery Nest designer paper about 3 3/4 by 12", and score every 1/4".
Fold
Stitch along the edge of each fold - I used a straight stitch
Round bottom corners
Making Card:
Round corner of So Saffron card
Adhere pleated accent
Make a scallop border using Marina Mist card stock
Adhere to left side of card overlapping the pleated accent
Wrap white satin ribbon around scallop border. Tie bow and adhere
Punch green owl from the other side of the patterned paper using a 1 1/4" punch.
Do faux stitching around edge of this circle using a basic black journalling marker.
Use a 1/16" circle punch to make a hole in the top. Tie white baker's twin to it and attach the owl to the bow.
Stamp sentiment in basic black ink on Whisper White card stoc and punch with 3/4 by 15/16" oval punch. Do faux stitching around this oval.
Layer sentiment on Word Label punchie in Pear Pizzazz, followed by 1 3/4 by 7/8" Marina Mist Oval.
Rhinestone accents were used at the top and bottom of the ribbon, and in the upper right corner, as well as on either side of the sentiment. Tiny pearls were put in the owl's eyes.
Stamps: Petite Pairs
Inks: Basic Black
Papers: So Saffron, Nursery Nest designer Paper, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Scallop border punch, 5/8" whisper white satin ribbon, White baker's twine, 3/4 by 15/16 oval punch, 1 3/4 by 7/8" oval punch, rhinestones, pearls, corner rounder punch, Basic Black Journaler. 1/16" circle punch
5 comments:
Cute card! Love the stitching and how you layered it. Gives it lots of dimension. Thanks for playing with us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments.
Robbie
Oh my gosh Maria-this is adorable! I am so casing the pleat idea. I LOVE it. What a cute card. I love your colors and everything about it. Great job! Thank you for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.
I LOVE your card, aside from the fact that I am infatuated with that fat little owl, oh he is SO fluffy!!! I love your colors and the accents!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at HandStampedSentiments.
What a cool technique, Maria! Thanks for joining us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments! :)
Very clever idea! What a great way to add dimension with using the stitching!! Thank you for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.
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