Monday, 25 August 2008

Papertake Weekly *A Stitch In Time* & Sarah Kay Sketch Challenges


I've made this card for two challenges - the Sarah Kay sketch challenge (great sketch BTW), and also the Papertake Weekly challenge which was A Stitch in Time.

I have been really nervous in the past about getting my sewing machine out for my cards, but when papertake weekly set this challenge, I thought it was time I braved it, and this is what I came up with! I watercoloured a sarah kay image, dug out some papers, K&Co and some others, and then followed the sketch, layering and stitching as I went. I really enjoyed trying a new stitch, and am really pleased with the results. I don't think the photo does it justice, and the greeting is a bit dodgy, but I wasn't sure what greeting to use. I didn't want to do just an ordinary happy birthday or whatever (like I ALWAYS do), so thought I'd try something different with my SU words stamp set.

Hope you like!!
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21 comments:

  1. Cuchy25 August 2008 at 22:51

    You've done a good use to your sewing machine! You should use it more. Beautiful card and colours. M.Carmen

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  3. mueppi25 August 2008 at 23:26

    Your card is lovely!
    I like your colouring!
    Hugs Gisela

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  4. Unknown26 August 2008 at 01:12

    a beautiful card.. great colours

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  5. Stempelfrosch26 August 2008 at 09:26

    A wonderful work! Really beautiful!
    Lg Stempelfrosch Anke

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  6. Mrs Mayne26 August 2008 at 13:26

    Gorgeous card! I wanted to use my machine too but it's in the loft and hubby didn't get it out in time!lol The image looks great! Thanks for joining us for the challenge! x

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  7. Jilli26 August 2008 at 16:33

    Wow! what a stunning card! Jillix

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  8. Tonniece26 August 2008 at 21:50

    Awesome card, I love it.
    You did a fab job on the stitching too.

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  9. Deborah March27 August 2008 at 02:44

    Great card, great layout!

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  10. Ann27 August 2008 at 05:49

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. Your card is absolutely stunning, such detail, wow. Brilliant.

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  11. Sue27 August 2008 at 08:56

    lovely card with fab colour combo:)

    sue
    xx

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  12. cats whiskers27 August 2008 at 09:56

    Oh this is so beautiful lovely colours ad you did great with your sewing machine
    Hugs jacqui x

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  13. Jane (Carroll's Creations)27 August 2008 at 19:21

    great card - love the subtle colours

    hugs jane x

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  14. Bev27 August 2008 at 21:03

    It's gorgeous!! Love the soft muted colours and the beautiful papers!
    hugs Bev x

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  15. Rach28 August 2008 at 15:05

    fabulous card love the stitching detail...wonderful. hugs rachxx

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  16. Kim Dellow28 August 2008 at 15:16

    Lovely Work Kimx

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  17. Nikki Fairbairn29 August 2008 at 00:36

    This is fabulous Jenny and you've done an amazing job with all the stitching, Hugs, Nikki x

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  18. LOUISE29 August 2008 at 20:02

    Awesome card, love the stitching! Louise x

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  19. Unknown30 August 2008 at 17:29

    This is such a sweet card. I love the colors and the image, so pretty.

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  20. Heather30 August 2008 at 18:18

    hi Jenny, this is gorgeous! Love the papers and the image is fab
    hugs

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  21. Kathy31 August 2008 at 04:23

    Beautiful interpretation of the sketch!! Your colors are fabulous and your stitching looks perfect!!
    :)Kathy

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