Thursday, April 12, 2018

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!




8 comments

  1. This is wonderful! Love the bright colors and your pretty stitched branch!

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  2. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Betty!! Your colors are so vibrant and eye catching...this card is truly a gem!! :0)

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  3. Awe, Betty, your stitched branch is the perfect perch for that chubby bird! Love your bright colors and great design.

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  4. Your card is so pretty! Love the idea of the stitched branch!

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  5. WOW..... amazing color, detail and THE perfect bit of stitching! Just beautiful!

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  6. This is just darling! I love that bird and your take on the stitching :)

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  7. What a wonderful idea, Betty! Love the stitched branch for your sweet birdies!

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  8. Beautiful card, Betty. All your cards have just been stunning the past few weeks.
    So inspiring.

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