Adapted the sketch to a narrow card, changed the colours and theme, moved the clip to the bottom and added machine stitching. Incorporated today's challenge to use paper pleats by folding the blue dp into pleats, stamping the Big Birthday Candle and then machine stitching over the stamp line and trimming. Repeated process for the flame.
Machine stitched all individual panels - do you know how hard it is for me to stitch crooked when I'm so used to sewing straight, precise lines LOL !!
Thanks for taking a peek!
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009 GMT Views: 2111
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Registered: September 17, 2005 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 8625
Mon, Jan 26, 2009 @ 9:04 PM
This is great! I love your pleated candle, fun dp, and terrific stitched pieces! (Sadly, this is what it looks like when I try to sew straight, which is why I limit myself to sewing Halloween costumes anymore. . .)
Registered: December 8, 2006 Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma Posts: 11275
Mon, Jan 26, 2009 @ 9:04 PM
This is very cute. I know what you mean about the sewing. You did great.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131560
Mon, Jan 26, 2009 @ 11:46 PM
That is such a clever and inventive way of using pleats today - totally inspired and perfecc for that stamp. I love it!! And so party-ish with that wonderful spotted paper and ribbon.
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74751
Tue, Jan 27, 2009 @ 5:18 AM
Great pleats and stitching! Love this big candle and polka dots. Great card.
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Tue, Jan 27, 2009 @ 5:33 AM
Your card is *fun*! Love the layout and wild colors!
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