Happy Monday!
Here’s my card for this week’s Paper Player’s Challenge. It’s a Theme Challenge, “In Stitches”; a sewing or stitches theme using faux or real “stitches”.
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So, when I created this card, I added stitches. My little butterflies are stitched on, and there’s a stitched border around my card mat. I’m calling this a Clean and Simple card, and it was very easy to create, but the stitching did take a little time. It’s been a while since I took out my sewing machine, so I paper pierced around the border and hand stitched the frame. I did the same with the butterflies. My Paper Piercing Tool and Mat came to the rescue for this one!
I chose white thread for the stitches to stay with the Clean and Simple look. All of the circles are punched and embossed for some dimension. I punched the butterflies using Tea For Two Designer Series Paper and scattered them around the circles. The sentiment is stamped with “Miracles Happen” from the Bloomin’ Marvelous stamp set.
I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone on this one, and it was fun!
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Stampin’ Up! Supplies Used: Cardstock: Whisper White and Tea For Two Designer Series Paper; Ink: Soft Suede; Tools: 1″ and 1 3/4″ circle punches, 1 3/4″ scallop circle punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder; Embellishments: Pearl Basic Jewels.
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Debbie – Your decision to use white stitches on the white paper is perfection. So sweet and beautiful. Thank you for playing along with The Paper Players this week!
Thank you, Brian. Coming from a card designer like you, this means a lot. I am always happy to play with you guys. Such a warm and welcome group.
What a bright, fresh feel you’ve created with this butterfly card! Love all your stitching too! Thanks for playing with my stitchy challenge this week at the Paper Players!
Beautiful, Deb! I love the white on white with the splashes of butterfly color! I love that you hand-stitched. Of course, the textured circles are right up my alley. Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!
LeAnne, you definitely took me out of my comfort zone!
Ann, coming from you with your creative talent, I more than appreciate your kind words. Yep…those circles sure are pretty. I love playing with The Paper Players. Such a warm, kind group.