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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Papertrey Ink November 2014 Blog Hop

It's time for another Papertrey Ink Blog Hop. 
This month's theme is SNOW.
It's currently snowing outside, so this is a very timely challenge!! 
I made a Holiday card using PTI stamps, dies and card stock.

* Two Stitched Circles were cut: Pure Poppy and Stamper's Select White. 
* A snowflake (Peace Be Still) was stamped onto the red circle with Versamark and then embossed with white embossing powder.  
* A small clear adhesive gem accents the center of the snowflake.

* Contrasting embroidery floss, using a blanket stitch, highlights the edges of the circles. This was the most time consuming part of the process.
* A card base of  Stamper's Select White was impressed with the Linen/Canvas Impression Plate and then two corners were rounded with a  corner rounder punch. The sentiment (Love Lives Here : Holiday) was stamped with Pure Poppy Ink.

Card Interior
Snowflake: Peace Be Still 
Sentiment: Love Lives Here : Holiday

Supplies (PTI, unless noted)
Stamps - Peace Be Still, Love Lives Here: Holiday
Inks - Pure Poppy; Versamark
Papers - Pure Poppy, Stamper's Select White
Dies - Stitched Circles
Other - Linen/Canvas Impression Plate; Recollections White Embossing Powder; 
clear adhesive gem; red and white embroidery floss.

Thanks for visiting.
Karen C.

13 comments:

Birgit said...

This definitely has a homespun feel to it. You really brought this card together perfectly! Love it!

tonyamaries said...

So pretty Karen! I love the stitching!

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is gorgeous, Karen! I love the stitching!

Marcia Hill said...

CAS perfection Karen! Absolutely beautiful...I love it! :0)

Mary said...

This is beautiful! Must save and use this idea in the future.....

Darnell said...

This is a breathtaking stitched snowflake, Karen! So unique and one that will be treasured always! Hugs, Darnell

Karen said...

This is just gorgeous; your stitching is wonderful, and so is the card design.

Jacquie Southas said...

Clean & simple perfection!

Diana K said...

Love the clean red and white design. And that stitching just adds some extra oomph. Love this.

Patti said...

I can't tell you how much I LOVE this card! Simply lovely!

Patti

Betty Wright said...

This is gorgeous! Love the red and white combo! The stitching is fabulous!

uncbballfan said...

Karen, that is GORGEOUS! Love your stitching, and that sentiment is perfect for your image!

~amy~ said...

darling...love the stitching!