I have a late week post for you. I was given a challenge, and the loan of the Cross Stitch Tilda image by my online friend, Sandy. Though we've never met face to face, we've developed at wonderful friendship through cyber space and now over the phone. When she saw all the stitching I was doing she wanted me to try it with Cross Stitch Tilda, and I can't believe I didn't already own her. So she sent me hers, and I got busy pulling my card together.
I first had to find a stitching pattern that I felt would "go" with Tilda and I ran across this pattern with hearts for a border! Perfect. My stitching is done with red embroidery and a verigated blue embroidery threads. That's why the little 'bursts' between the hearts changes color.
So here's the card I made...
I stamped and colored Tilda three times. I mounted one image on my stitched panel, then using pop dots I mounted the second Tilda. I cut out the hair bow, the shoes and the apron on the third colored image and popped those up on my other image.
I tried my best to take a side view of the card so that you could see the dimension...
The inside of the card is quite simple, all panel are stitched as on the front...
Card recipe:
CS - Whisper White, Real Red (SU) Bassill White for stitching panel, Cryogen White
DP - Gooseberry Patch
Ribbon - stash
Copics:
Skin - E00, E000, E0000 Cheeks - chalk
Hair - Y21, E30, Y11
Bow/shoes - R22, R29, R39
Dress - B14, B93, Blender
Glossy Accents
Star Dust Stickles
Thanks for droppin by to see my newest creation...
Wow Barb, adorable! Gemma
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, how gorgeous, Barb!!!! Your coloring is fabulous!!! And I can sure tell you used the cryogen paper! Gorgeous!!! Love that stitching! What an awesome touch to the card! And the dimension...fantastic!!! Beautiful card, hun!
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Sharon
what a darling card Barb!
ReplyDeletethe sitch is perfect with the image!
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Vivi
Hi Barb!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAm I the first to see your embroidery??? It´s absolutely amazing!!! I loooooove it. I don´t need to tell you about your coloring... it´s always stunning!!!!
If you need any embroidery pattern, just let me know. I´ll love to sen them to you.
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Regina
Wow Barb!! This is totally gorgeous!! So pretty and so much work but o so worth it!! Love your embroidery and Miss Tilda looks fantasic all paper toled! Love your double bow too. the perfect embellishment!
ReplyDeleteHugs Leonie
ABSOLUTELY FAB!!! what stamp is this i havent seen her. I love that stitching on your card and your coloring is perfect.
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Paola
Wow! This is absolutely precious! I haven't inked this one in ages and now after seeing this, it makes me want to use it! Love the beautiful work you put into it!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Dena
How sweet is that. Love the stitching.
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful. I just ordered x stitch Tilda but will never be able to accomplish what you did on this lovely card.
ReplyDeleteTFS, Sue S.
Barb, I love this card! I was an avid counted cross stitch person before bifocals!! lol I bet IRL it's beautiful! We just can't get the full affect on-line.
ReplyDeleteWOW....Barb your card is gorgeous! I love the effect you gave your card with the stitching and the laying of your colored image. I am going to have to try laying an image sometime.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors.
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Corinne
Oh my goodness, what a darling card!!
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job ..... love, love it!!!!
Wow, she is absolutely precious, love it and I love teh dimension!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Christine
Barb, Tilda is beautiful as always!!
ReplyDeleteYour entire card is so gorgeous. Beautiful stitching and you couldn't have used a better pattern for this Tilda. Love your raised image.
Hugs, Candy
Very beautiful,
ReplyDeleteHugs, Line
This is so pretty Barb. Love the heart stitches. Very cute to frame it around Tilda. Nice artwork!
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Cabio
Beautiful Barb! Gorgeous coloring...love those red shoes and her sparkly headband!
ReplyDeletePam Going Postal
Love her and your card Barb! The coloring is fantastic, love the 3D and great job on your stitching! Terrific card all around!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, your card is gorgeous, love all the stitching and love the dimension you created with your Tilda!
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Silvie from France
Wow, absolutely awesome card, Barb. What gorgeous stitching and layering -- I'd have a hard time parting with this creation, were it mine!
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So different and so so cute Barb. I really like the use of the embroidery with the image...it looks great
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Jennifer
Awwww this is so nice, love your stitching, it's beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning! The stitching and coloring are beautiful and it is just a perfect card. I love it. Where do you get that darking dp?
ReplyDeleteYou go girl - I feel like you have found your ultimate song -- and you thought it was flowers. I bet you are talented enough to design your very own stitching patterns.
ReplyDeleteSandy D.
that card is just precious!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! So adorable!
ReplyDeleteBarb, OMG, your card is gorgeous, and so fabulously coloured. Love the stitching you added, nd the dimension brings her to life. My fave colour combo. Beautiful card,
ReplyDeletehugs Jodie from Oz
Another beautiful card Barb. I just ordered this stamp. I really love how you layered her, her dress, and her shoes. Love the added touch of the hearts, how did you do that?? Great coloring!
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Jessica Hammond
Oh WOW, Barb, simply gorgeous. Love all the embroidery--does it take you ages to do? Awesome colouring as always. LOVE THE SHOES.
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Norma