Hang In There!

Happy Thursday!  I am playing along with this week's Papertrey Ink Make It Monday Challenge.  This week Michelle challenged us to simple stitched stems.  I decided to to stitch the stem of a branch. 

I started with some rustic cream card stock.  I used the branch layout from Spring Woods die set to trace the outline of my branch stem.  Next, I punched holes and stitched up each side with some brown floss from my stash.  I debated stitching inside the branch, but this is supposed to simple stitching so I colored inside with copics instead.  I added some wink of stella for added sparkle as well.  I die cut using the stitched oval die from  Noted: Scalloped A2 Vertical die collection.

Next, I die cut and stamped the smaller flower and leaves cluster from Stitched Garden stamp set and Stitched Garden die collection using stampers select white card stock.  I like the contrast between the white and the rustic cream.   I arranged and popped up with foam tape my flowers and leaves on the stitched branch stem.  I used Tim Holtz stamping platform for stamping. I die cut and stamped one of the larger birds from Brushed Birds stamp set and Brushed Birds die collection and nestled him right on the branch.

For the sentiment I die cut the sentiment strip from Wine Bottle Tag 2 die using true black card stock and heat setting with white embossing powder the sentiment from Keep It Simple:  Encouragement stamp set.  I popped this panel onto a piece of the pattern paper from Make It Market Kit:  Herb Garden.  I love the vibrancy and contrasting greens.  I added all of this to a stampers select white card base.  I finished my card with a few clear sequins.  

As always thanks so much for stopping by!