CAS(E) this Sketch #9 - times two, sorta

The current sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch! is so perfect for ornaments. I don't remember if I've already shared one of these on the blog but here are the 3rd and 4th I've made (I'm pretty sure...crafty bits are getting pretty blurry this close to Christmas, I must admit.)
The first card is much truer to the sketch - but the second is so very close to the first in design I thought I should share it at the same time.

The fabby sketch:

Supplies: same for both cards, except Mowed Lawn distress ink on card #1, Peacock Feathers distress ink on #2; sentiment from My Sentiments Exactly; ornament die cuts from K&Co; Tim Holtz design ruler for piercing; needle & embroidery thread

Both cards were made using a panel to hide the back of the stitching. I inked the edges of the panels in ink to match the sentiments, and used foam tape to attach them to the card bases. Even though it's a little fussy doing the cross-stitching, I think it's a fabulous way to class up a card that will still mail easily & with one stamp!

This is  the last CAS(E) this Sketch challenge until the New Year, and you've got until Tuesday to link up :)

xoxo,
Jessi