Friday, October 21, 2011

And all the trimmings...



I was hunting for something in my craft room the other day and ran into a couple of Stitching Cards I had stitched up many moons ago. So I pulled them out and put them in the 12 x 12 tray I keep on my desk to keep my projects together while I'm working on them or something else. Looking through my drawer of Christmas papers I found the plaid paper from My Mind's Eye, but didn't really have anything else that went with it. So I made a trip to my local LLS (with the twins in tow) and found this delightful double sided paper from Authentique called Anticipation. One side is a diamond pattern and the other side was a collage of different Christmas scenarios. Perfect! I used two Magnolia Mini's on this card, #3063 Vintage Tilda and #3074 Tilda Hanging Ornaments which are both available from Diana at Magnolia-licious.

Here is my card...












A list of my ingredients...

Copics:
E00,000,0000,11,25,31,53; G20,24,82; R11,22,46; C1,3,7; chalk,

Flowers and Corner adorners - Wild Orchid Crafts
Gold Pearls - stash
Lace - stash
Leaf Dies - Marianne Creatables
Spellbinders - Labels 1 die
Sewing Machine and thread
Sentiment - CC Designs AmyR Handy Christmas Greetings


Thanks for dropping by and having a quick visit.

Blessings and hugs
Barb


27 comments:

  1. Wow Barb, this is wonderful! I haven't done any stitching cards in a while but after seeing this I just might. Very pretty!
    Hugs Julie P

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  2. Very pretty card. The stitching is awesome.

    Karen

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  3. Gorgeous, Barb! Never tried stitching on a card....maybe over the winter. ;)

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  4. Wow.....look at the stitching!!!!! This is phenomenal...don't even want to guess how long it took you to make this beauty! I am truly impressed.

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  5. Another great card to feast on:)
    Caryl

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  6. What a beautiful card, Barb! I love your stitched tree!

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  7. Oh Barb I love this christmas tree, so cute with the minis. I would never be able to stitch like that, I can barely get a rectangle around the sewing machine one time on my card. Your card is so cool, love it.

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  8. WOW Barb! This is AMAZING! That tree...WOW! You are so amazingly talented!
    Rene :D

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  9. Gorgeous Barb!! I soooo love the stitching, fabulous choice of papers and mini stamps
    Louise

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  10. Oh!!! So nice to see the stitching again!! That tree is gorgeous with a capital G!!!! And the Tildas are perfect with it!!! How very, very pretty!!! Love that paper, too!!! And so brave of you to hit the LSS with the twins... when I take Kaitlyn, I'm always having to remind her of the no touch rule!!! Doesn't always work though!! LOL!!!
    Thank you so much, too, for the sweetest comments that you leave for me on my blog... they always give me a huge smile!!!!
    Hugs!!
    Teri

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  11. Oh I LOVE your stitched cards!!! Soooo beautiful!! That tree is stunning and I LOVE how you positioned the Magnolia images!!! So very creative! And that paper couldn't have been any more perfect! An absolute stunner, Barb!
    hugs, Sharon

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  12. Totally beautiful Barb, I love the delicate look of this stitched Christmas tree. So beautiful, and perfect with your minis. Love the vintage look toyour card, and this beautiful lace. Your choice of paper is delightful, and just perfect, with the stitched panner.
    Awesome. Hugs.

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  13. Where do I start...the paper is yummy. The stitching is fabulous and the entire scene is just precious! Love it!

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  14. Cute card. The tree is gorgeous.
    Francy

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  15. Beautiful card Barb! Love all the stitching...looks like alot of work.
    Hugs,
    Pam:)

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  16. I'd really love to learn to do this kind of stitching!!! Can you tell me where to get the materials I need and the directions for doing it? I love to do embroidery/cross-stitching, so I think I'd really like stitching on paper for cardmaking. Thanks!

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  17. Your stitching is BEAUTIFUL! Tilda(s) add the perfect touch to your Christmas card.

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  18. Now Barb you just totally blew me away with this beauty!! WOW!!!!! Look at that stitching! AMAZING!!! Your minis and the DP's are all so perfect!!! Phenomenal for sure!!!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  19. Barb,

    As always you are such a true gifted card maker and it oozes out of every project you make! God has blessed you with a special talent and eye for color, coloring, matching CS and such. I think you are one special lady in crafting and in your sweet spirit.

    Blessings, Martha

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  20. Your stitching is incredible. How on earth do you keep your paper white? I am sure I would need to wear gloves...lol. Really adorable card Barb.
    hugs, Diana

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  21. Beautiful work Barb - I remember when you first started sewing on your cards. This on is fantastic. Where ever do you get the time!
    Sandy

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  22. Beautiful Barb! So fun getting Christmas cards created! Lovely coloring and designing by you! TFS!

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  23. Absolutely stunning, m'dear! I have always loved your stitched cards! This one is soooooooo adorable! I love the these two Mini Tildas...gorgeously colored!! My thoughts are with you and your family as you get ready to do the hospital & surgery thing again!! Hugs. Pat

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  24. Barb this is absolutely gorgeous as always!!!!! Wether your making cards or other projects your creations are always so gorgeous!!!!!! Excellent work again!!!!

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  25. Wow, this tree looks like it was formed by all the little pretty stitching stars. Looks so pretty and it is a lovely art piece :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  26. OMG, that embroidery must have taken you forever to do, even if it was many moons ago. Beautiful card, Barb. Love those 2 minis. Terrific job in putting this together.
    Hugs,
    Norma

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