For this card I decided to use some aida cloth. I die cut two leafy stems with a sizzix die I have had for awhile. I mounted the very fragile cut piece to some lightweight kraft card stock. I then stitched the leaves a bit for added effect as well as to make sure it stayed attached to the card stock. I ink distressed everything, stitched the edges, and added some colorful flower assortment, seam binding bow, and a few memory thread curly ques tucked in to further emphasize the floral arrangement in the inspiration piece. Love how it turned out. What do you think? Ever use real aida cloth like this?
Quick Tip:
The focal image quote was cut with a pinking shears die cut four times for each edge. To give a more distressed quality as well as to make it look more like a fabric swatch I used a really OLD cutting plate with the paper side to show face down on the cut up plate so the little cut marks would show. I inked up to make them stand out even more. So....for added distressing do not throw out those cut marked plates. Thought I would share!
As always thanks so much for stopping by!
Betty
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Supplies
Stamps ODBD Dreams
Paper PTI vintage cream and scarlet jewel, The Paper Co kraft, Prima Romantique dp
Ink PTI scarlet jewel, Ranger brushed corduroy
Accessories MS border punch, PTI pinking shears border, sewing machine, flowers, memory thread metallic gold and natural, PTI ripe avocado button, olive seam binding, foam tape, foam squares, glue pen, glue dots, gold pearl
absolutely gorgeous card ...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card this is Thank you for sharing at One Stitch at a Time and good luck with the Challenge. Judy DT
ReplyDeleteWow Awesome Card. I love your picture taking as well. this is truly amazing.
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hun, i love this card with all its details! you are such a gifted crafing-lady!
ReplyDeletethanx for all the inspirations on your fabulous blog!
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silvi xoxo
Oh how beautiful Betty!! I just love the aida cloth leaves and the added stitching. Very clever!! I may have to case that idea at some point. Very vintage and beautiful!! Thanks for supporting the ODBD Shining the Light challenge my friend. It is greatly appreciated!!
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Chris
Betty...your card is amazingly beautiful! I love the background paper. It's so vintagey feeling ... and just beautiful. I really love your canvas flourish/leaves and the spots of bright color in your sweet little flowers. The green ribbon and the little button center looks amazing. I really love your sentiment as well! Well done! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteLove the Aida cloth leaves! What great texture and fabulous idea to use the cutting plate - mine would qualify LOL! Gorgeous card as always :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the colours and idea with aida cloth.
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stunning card love how you used the aida thanks so much for joining us at truly scrumptious this week
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This is a stunning card. The papers and the flower are goreous. The sentiment isa perfect touch. Thanks for joining us at Tammy's Scrapin Corner, and hope to see you back.
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Christine Dt
beautiful vintage card Betty-love the aida cloth leaves-what a creative idea
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card Betty! Great mix of texture and love the pretty patterned papers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! Love it! Thanks for joining the challenge at Great Impressions Stamps!
ReplyDeleteWow!!!! What a really awesome card! Love all the details that went into making this card! Thanks for joining us at Cardabilities!
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Stunning card and fab colours. Thank you for joining us this week at osaat. Good luck. Hugs. Nikki DT
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - so much scrumptious goodness to see here! Love how you used the fabric for the leaves adn love the binding bow! This is truly stunning! Think I'm in love with it! LOL Gorgeous!
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Karen C (OSAAT DT)
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So pretty! I really like the soft colors that you used!
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GASP..this is glorious! I can't say enough wonderful things about your card and tip. What a beauty!
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Lisa xx
Ooh, I love the color scheme! The burlap leaves are awesome too!
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