Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Not your traditional Valentine Card...



I hope you're not bored to tears with my stitching cards because I have one more for you. While my husband was back in the hospital for his third surgery, I had prepared some stitching patterns to work on. This is the first of the four I worked on during that time.

I love to use the variegated embroidery thread as the colors are so rich and the changing from color to color is so pretty. For this card I decided to use #3079 Tilda With Christmas Ribbon but of course I changed the theme. You can purchase this image from Diana at Magnolia-licious and she is in stock.

So here is my card. I have a lot of pictures for you so I'll just post them and then give you the recipe at the end of the post...









For the inside of my card I used a different Tilda. I thought as the front sentiment said "love you" that #340 Fairydust Tilda blowing kisses would be so cute!





The notation panel...





Okay, for those who are interested here are the items I used on my card...

Cardstock - Bazzill, SU
Designer Paper - stash
Stitching Patter and embroidery thread
Sewing Machine and thread
Nestabilites die - Beaded Oval and Petite Oval
Copics - Skin: E0000, E000, E00 Chalk for cheeks
Hair - E27, 31, 53
Ribbon and socks - RV34, RV32, RV0000,C00, C1
Suit - BG10, 18, 72
Lace - C00
Sentiment - SU
Flourish - Innovative Stamp Creations
MS Flourish punch
Stardust Stickles

Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my latest creation!

Maggie Hugs (Muggies)
Barb
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35 comments:

  1. ReneJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Oh wowza!!!! GORGEOUS...just fantastic!
    Rene :D

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  2. Kathy McMahonJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I really like this card. The stitchery makes it really unique in my opinion. Definately gives food for thought.

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  3. BethJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Barb, what a lovely card! (No pun intended....lol) Love the colors, your gorgeous stitching, and of course little Tilda! Wonderful job!

    Hugs,
    Beth
    http://bethsbitsofart.blogspot.com

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  4. KarenJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Your card are gorgeous!! I never tire of see stitching...I love it!! : )

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  5. CarolineJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    totally & utterly gorgeous xx

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  6. CamiJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Your card is beautiful, Barb! I love your stitching and could never get tired of it! Beautiful coloring and the inside is just as pretty! Hugs, Cami

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  7. KylieJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Oh wow Barb! This is just adorable.
    Hugs
    Kylie

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  8. JuliepJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Awe, these are just too cute. I love the "Love you" Tilda. I think I need to get that stamp. Beautiful cards!

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  9. Danielle ChampagneJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Hello Barb, OHHHHHHH! How lovely,so delicate. And I just love how you showcased fairy dust Tilda, cutting the image I mean. So pretty. Love the shape of the brown panel, OH! this is special. Totally gorgeous.
    Hugs. D

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  10. Card CrazyJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    How beautiful, the inside corner flourishes are gorgeous and your stitched flourishes on the cover are perfect. Did you use variegated thread for the flower parts? Beautiful effect.
    Sue S.

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  11. scrappinpegJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Wow the stitching you do is beautiful. It makes a maggie card so special and unique. Thanks for sharing.....
    Peggy

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  12. Leslie Anne AvilaJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I love to see the embroidery. Looks really clean but I know this card was made with a lot of love. I like how you've use white on white. So beautiful! Terrific job as always Barb.
    The skies were so clear and blue today but cold. Lol it was 29 degrees this morning. Brrr! Someone posted pictures from Texas that had snow. I wonder what part they were from. Anyways, I'm rambling. Stay warm.
    Blessings,
    Leslie

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  13. Barbara (Jamie) GudermuthJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Barb, this card is a work of art. Your embroidery makes it so unique to you. Wonderful coloring, wonderful job on this lovely card.

    Hugs,
    Jamie

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  14. ReginaJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    WOW Barb!!! I love how you match the embroidery with the inside corner. Absolutely stunning card and so wonderful embroidery!! Love everything!!
    Love and hugs
    Regina

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  15. Christina C.January 11, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    WOW....totally stunning!!!!

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  16. MyrnaJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Love your embroidery cards! They make them so special Barb. Beautiful coloring on all your Tilda's.

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  17. Sharon CaudleJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Sooooo beautiful, sweet pea!! I could NEVER get tired of your cards! Your coloring is always gorgeous and love how you finished the inside with fairydust Tilda too! You're amazing!
    hugs, Sharon

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  18. PatJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Gorgeous! Just gorgeous! Pat Frank

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  19. TeriJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Oh, I just love this card!!! Love the images you used and that stitching makes the card even more special!!! Your inside is just as beautiful as the front!!! Love, love, love your work!!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  20. ChrisJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N! Every thing about your work screams perfection. The coloration, the details - all of it. Your work is such a pleasure to see **wiping drool off keyboard**!

    XO,
    Chris Christensen

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  21. JulieJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Your colouring and stitching are awesome!! Juliexx

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  22. IuliaJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Congrats on your prize!
    Now, your card here is sooo adorable! The colors may not be traditional but they really make it so special! Lovely Tldas and great coloring!
    Hugs, iulia

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  23. Patti JoJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Would never get bored with your creations Barb! Your stitching is fabulous and you've colored these pretty Tilda's exquisitely!!! Fantastic work!!!

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  24. CandyJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    What can one say, Barbara, except BEAUTIFUL!!!
    Hugs, Candy

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  25. Only By His GraceJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Oh my goodness! This is amazing. Your embroidery is so lovely and how neat to have it match the stamped part inside the card. I love that you used brown for the frame. It goes so well with the green on Tilda. I love the inside and the outside.
    Hugs Maz

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  26. Kelly January 12, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Love all the details on your card, she is so pretty.

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  27. SandyJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Your stitching cards are the best Barb! How could we ever be bored with them!
    Sandy Dehon

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Your card is beautiful Barb. You've really spent alot of time finishing off every part. The embroidery on the outside and inside looks wonderful and really shows all the hard work you put into this lovely card! hugs, Angela

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  29. LenaJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Barb, what a fantastic card! Love colors and your gorgeous stitching!! Little Tilda is so sweet! Wonderful job!
    Hugs and much love
    Lena

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  30. cathylynnJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Hi Barb! WOW is all I can say!!I don't know how you have time to create so many beautiful things. And these embroidered cards are phenomenal! You just overflow with amazing talent!! Hope your hubby's surgery goes well. Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  31. CordineJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Barb, it's gorgeous! Love your embroidered cards!
    Hugs
    Cordine

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  32. ZoeJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Barb!! You do NOT pale in comparison!! My gosh! Just look at the gorgeous highlights and the depth you achived in this gorgeous Tilda! The pleats are perfect and the shading just under her top to show it balloons is spot on. You're there hun. Hugs xxoo

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  33. ♥♥RubyM:)♥♥January 14, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    ***GASPING***!!!!!!!!!! Barb but what have you done!!!?? wowsers!!!!!! I LOVE THE COLORING AND THE STITCHING WOW!!!!!! You certainly kicked it up a notch with this beautiful stitching.

    Your the reason why i want to start to do the inside of my cards lol! You do them so pretty and just right.I JUST GO BLANK with the inside.What's the secret hun lol!
    ADORABLE IN EVERY LEVEL Barb,RubyM:)

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  34. EveJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    what a GORGEOUS card you created here!! Also luv the colors you chose, as well as your coloring! absolutely Gorgeous!! Hope your hubby is recovering well from the surgery.

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  35. cabio's craft cornerJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Barb, Wow what a talented lady you are this is absolutely amazing. Every bit of it is beautifully done. You'd dedicated a lot of work on this creation and these gorgeous work shows :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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Hugs....Barb

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