I have been working on about 30 hand-stitched backgrounds to make into cards as a special gift for my Mom, who is a master cross-stitcher. Some chronic health issues have delayed progressing on these, and I "borrowed" one of the backgrounds to make this very special card for a dear friend on the very important occasion of her 80th birthday. I promise to replace this background with at least 2 more for my Mom, and I hope to finish the set of cards and be able to mail them to her ASAP. I will upload them when I finish them, I cannot wait! I do think that I have become hooked on hand-stitching on cards. The hand-stitching is so relaxing, I totally agree with Jennifer McGuire! It is because I watched a fantastic YouTube (all of her YouTubes are fantastic) on hand-stitching on cards using a Paper Smooches cross-stitch die that I learned that such a technique with paper was available, I was THRILLED!!! I uploaded a card made for my Mom some months ago--this background I have used in this card had already been stitched...
This card uses a pattern that I created as well as a color combination that is also my own.
The card is standing on the front of the envelope--and you can see a little of the "happy birthday" in pink. I love these dies--created by Elizabeth Crafts and Quietfire, such elegance!!!
There is a separate photo of the inside of the card along with a view of the flap side of the envelope, and another photo showing a close-up view of the stitching on the front of the card.
Thank you so much for taking a look at my card!!! Please know that when you leave a comment, you absolutely make my day!!! I feel so blessed to be a part of this wonderful, supportive community at SCS, you have all been such a great blessing to me, and I appreciate you all!!!
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 GMT Views: 1878
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Paper: Neenah solar white envelope, shimmery silver cs from stash for cross-stitch die-cut, Anna Griffin mirror silver foil cs, Gina K Designs passionate pink cs
Paper Size: A2
Accessories: Gemini, fun foam, Paper Smooches cross-stitch die, Sizzix HB die, Elizabeth Crafts hb dies, button dies, cross-stitch heart dies, fun foam, thread
Techniques: hand-stitching on paper, die-cutting with foil cs and fun foam
Registered: March 30, 2008 Location: Somewhere between the Shire & Mordor! Posts: 4642
Mon, Jun 03, 2019 @ 3:26 PM
BEAUTIFUL WORK, Joanne! This took TIME! Something we ALL VALUE, & I'm SURE your mother will LOVE a SET of these! I'M SURE they're GORGEOUS as this one is!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on being chosen FAVORITES!!! ;) INKY HUGS for your visit! If you go over to The Greetery, Betsy DID SAY, that she has restocked all of her products! ALSO, if you visit my blog, you can find a small devotional of this verse! ;) INKY HUGS DEAR LADY! ;)<3