Well, I made it back with my second card for the Jingle Belles Pink Christmas challenge. I have some die cut stitched flowers that I thought resembled poinsettias. They have tiny seed beads stitched in for their centers. There is some pale pink ivy trailing up the side of the screen. While I was looking for a sentiment to add, I also came across this dove die from The Greetery that I hadn't used yet.
A closer look at the stitching and centers.
It was a little precarious adding the stitching to these flowers and leaves. Where the petals attach to the center it is not very sturdy and I had to be really careful not to tear the petal from the center. The floss appears white in the photo but it is the same shade of pink as the die cut ivy. There are three shades of pink cardstock used for the main elements which is why I opted for a white background. I had so much pink paper out I decided to use it for a birthday card I'll be posting after I get the card to the birthday girl. I enjoy all of the lovely fall colors but it is nice to have that pink in October too.
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Thanks for the close up so I could see the beautiful stitches. Wow!
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ReplyDeleteOh WOW that stitching is amazing but yeah I can see where there isn't a huge amount to hold on to or stabilize while stitching it... well done you!!! Love the combination of elements and all the fab shades of PINK of course! So pleased you could join our PINK CHRISTMAS challenge (for the cure!) at Jingle Belles! ♥
ReplyDeleteThe beads make wonderful centres for the flowers. I like the sentiment, to be it goes well so well with the dove - the "tails" at the start and finish are like outstretched wings.
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