Well, I had the great idea to combine some challenges- easy, right? Except it took me most of the day to complete this design. This card encompasses several techniques/ styles: Handmade paper flowers, distressing, real cross-stitch with actual thread and following a sketch. Phew, time for a drink.
This was my first rolled flower. I followed the tutorial here and hand-cut the paper. I used crystal effects on the bottom to glue it together. The hand-stitching takes me back. I spent many years enjoying counted cross-stitch, so my supplies are laying in the hallway now so I could find a needle and the right color of thread.
I had never inked this little girl with the May flower- lily of the valley. This is my favorite flower and my birth month, so it has a special meaning to me. Her dress is paper pieced using retired but precious DSP Bella Rose. I used Tea stain around the base dsp and the image panel. I hope you like this and appreciate a comment if you do.
Thanks to all the Dirty Girls who inspire me with your talents and challenges.
Date: Sunday, July 31, 2011 GMT Views: 876
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Paper: Pink Pirouette, Bella Rose SU ret DSP, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Black, Tea Stain
Accessories: Pink Gem (center of flower), Pearls, SU 3 flower punch, Nesties, Crystal Effects (to glue the flower), Mat pack, Needle & thread for stitching, Copics, DD for barette/ shoes
Techniques: Distressing, Handmade flower, Cross-stitch, Paper Piecing
Registered: September 12, 2006 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 8616
Wed, Aug 03, 2011 @ 7:01 AM
Well, it may have taken you all day (I know what you mean - it takes me FOREVER to make anything, it seems!), but the results are worth it! This is absolutely adorable, and definitely earns you a drink, in my book! Cheers, and thanks for getting stitchy with me in this year's DTGD!
Registered: April 29, 2003 Location: Uniontown, Ohio Posts: 8354
Wed, Aug 03, 2011 @ 7:15 PM
Super cute! I ended up doing this type of flower too! I had tried the hydrangea type flower but couldn't get it to work w/ the flower punch that I had! Very frustrating but I might give it a try again! LOVE your card!