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Monday, 22 February 2010

Oh baby!

Have you seen Karen's latest Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge #57 yet? When I first saw it I thought, "uh oh, another difficult challenge", but then I imagined graduated colours and considered doing a sunset card (yellow to deep orange). I got very excited! And then I thought it would be a good way to showcase some stitching. So I umm'ed and ahhh'ed and landed on this...








The stitching didn't come out brilliantly, but I don't suppose you can expect much from a £20 mini sewing machine! I really wanted to do the graduated colours, but I didn't have the right cardstock. Perhaps I should have inked up some white cardstock. Hey ho, nevermind, perhaps I'll do it later in the week.

Oh, and in case you read my blog yesterday, I ended having a good day at work, albeit it being mega busy - my mojo came back just in time!


Papers/cardstock: Bazzill cardstock, Cosmo Cricket Honey Pie papers
Mediums: Distress Tea Dye ink
Stamps: none
Accents: lace ribbon (from Bunny Zoe's Crafts here), ribbon from stash
Tools: Nestabilities blossom and classic circle, Fiskars Apron border punch
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34 comments:

  1. Unknown22 February 2010 at 20:30

    This is darling, Mary!! Great way to showcase some pretty DP! I love the idea about doing the graduated colors, too!

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  2. Jennifer Styles22 February 2010 at 20:42

    This is so pretty!

    Love the colours!

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  3. Anonymous22 February 2010 at 21:19

    So adorable!! I love the Cosmo paper you used!

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  4. Lisa Jane22 February 2010 at 21:40

    Glad you are feeling much better today - and that you had a decent day at work.
    Your idea for your card was great. Its really effective.It reminds me of an old american quilt.
    Lisa ;)

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  5. Stacey Schafer22 February 2010 at 21:56

    super cute! love the frills:)

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  6. Teresa Kline22 February 2010 at 23:20

    oh my, I luv this...great job with this sketch...have a fabulous wek!

    enjoy *~*

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  7. Arielle H Gordon23 February 2010 at 02:02

    Ooooh, your card is beautiful! I love those papers! Great minds DO think alike!

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  8. Puddle Jumpers Studio23 February 2010 at 07:58

    Beautiful! Love the colors and trim. Just saw the sketch today and will be giving it a shot tomorrow I think. Have to go to bed early for rise in the am.

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  9. Silli23 February 2010 at 12:35

    OMG a sweet babycard, love the image and the little heart, love the colors... Very pretty Mary!!! Big hugs!

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  10. Lea L.23 February 2010 at 17:37

    Such a sweet little card!! The papers are a wonderful choice, and I love that cute little onesie! Great job with the sketch!

    ♥♥♥Lea

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  11. Lisa Jane23 February 2010 at 23:15

    Hi Mary,
    me again - just wanted to thank you for the helpful hints and web links. I willd efinitely check them out.
    I have had a few people mention the sansador. It seems to be the thing to use,will have to invest
    Hope you had another good day
    Lisa ;)

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  12. Abounding Treasures24 February 2010 at 18:51

    This is a beautiful -- I love it!!

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  13. Cindy Haffner24 February 2010 at 20:28

    Mary this is DARLING!!

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  14. Angie Tieman25 February 2010 at 00:56

    Oh my! This is oh so cute!!! Love that mix of papers and that sweet baby onesie!! FAbulous job with the challenge!

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  15. Helen F.25 February 2010 at 02:12

    Such a beautiful and sweet card, Mary! Love the onesie and lace and colors!

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  16. Stamp and Smile25 February 2010 at 04:09

    SWEET card! Love all the layers of DP's and how you nailed the challenge PERFECTLY... YOU ROCK! Just blown away... SMILES! :)

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  17. Pretty-In-Ink26 February 2010 at 00:00

    This is so cute Mary J! I like the sound of your sunset idea, but I really love this! The mix of papers is just perfect!
    Hugs
    Nicola

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  18. Denise Marzec26 February 2010 at 00:12

    Beautiful stitching and papers!

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  19. Rae26 February 2010 at 17:12

    Hi Mary,
    Your card is so adorable! I love these colors.

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  20. Monique26 February 2010 at 20:05

    What a absolutly adorable card!! I love all your stiching and the cute little baby jamies..!!

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  21. Kim Wilson27 February 2010 at 03:56

    Thank you for the comment :) I cant believe u are making 100 cards thats crazy!!! I hope they are fairly simple ones :)

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  22. Nana Diana27 February 2010 at 13:24

    Great card Mary. I love the colours you used and the stitching. We're getting lots of snow right now, my hubby is sick of shoveling. Come on spring!!

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  23. danni reid.1 March 2010 at 18:05

    oh that onesie, this is so absolutely adorable, loooove it!

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  24. Lisa Jane1 March 2010 at 19:37

    Hi mary - thanks for the comments - yes my partner pointed out that the top of the card looked like a basque lol! I was only following the sketch !
    But like you say a little bit of sexy never goes amiss!
    Not sure whetehr you saw the post below - with our camper van weekend pics. We had a fab time.
    Hows the wedding stationary going - i hope we are going to get to see it ? I bet you are doing a great job.
    Lisa ;)

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  25. Melody1 March 2010 at 22:00

    Just sweet! Sweet papers, sweet lace!

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  26. Karen B.3 March 2010 at 00:43

    Your choice of patterned papers on this one card is amazing, I have a hard time with patterns so this is quite an inspiration. Love that onesie too!

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  27. Lisa Jane3 March 2010 at 19:07

    Hi Mary - thank you for your lovely comments over the past couple of days. Not sure you saw my good news yesterday... i wont tell you i will let you read it!
    Hope the wedding stationary is coming along. It is a mammoth task - but will be really appreciated . can't wait to see it
    Lisa ;)

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  28. Lisa Jane3 March 2010 at 22:39

    Thank you once again - and it will be great to see some of my friends over on the B the Cute and Girly challenge. One of the things that interested me in it was that you can submit other crafts than just cards. I have neglected some of my other skills since i started cardmaking and its a shame. So i look forward to using existing and new skills.
    They seem a great set of girls and although i am a little nervous about the technical side of things i am excited too.
    Your comments have been appreciated and gave me the confidence to apply.
    Crafters are all such lovely people
    Lisa ;)

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  29. Helen F.4 March 2010 at 00:20

    This is so sweet, Mary! Love the pretty DP and the the lace and the little onesie is adorable. PS, I like the way the stitching came out too :o)

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  30. Susan (rainy)5 March 2010 at 09:01

    Love all the different paper combinations. Cute card!

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Mary J x