So today I've got a card with some stitching on it. I hand-stitch, and I really enjoy it. On cards only (no fabric stitching...there be dragons). One of my favourite ways to add stitching is to sew buttons in a frame, so I did that - and a little something extra:
Supplies: Stickers from Penny Black; papers from Bo Bunny; Mod Podge Dimensional Magic; Tim Holtz design ruler; piercing tool; needle & embroidery thread; buttons from stash
Hard to capture the shine, but the balloon is covered in a THICK layer of Dimensional Magic....there may or may not have been bad words said about how much poured out.
I used my handy dandy Tim Holtz design ruler to evenly pierce holes underneath one of the 'happy birthday's, and then stitched with bright yellow embroidery thread. Piercing the paper before you stitch is a huge factor in your success. Same thing with the buttons - I fiddle until I have the placement the way I want, then pierce for 2 or 3 buttons at a time. Without an 'anchor' of a sewn button, it is way too easy to pierce in the wrong places...and there may or may not have been bad words the day I figured THAT out.
The link for the Stitching challenge at Let's Get Trendy Now 3 is here, and stay tuned for at least 2 more projects from me. Once I make them *koff*
xoxo,
Jessi
13 comments:
SO CUTE! Love all those little buttons AND your stitching! Stitching those little guys on is the only way to go - glues just do not work! Cute sticker and love the entire design!
Lynn
Oh this card is adorable! How cool that you stitched your own button frame - it looks awesome! It is a perfect birthday card!
Terrific card, Jessi! Just the right amount of neon, and definitely the right amount of balloon shine!
Goodness. This is adorable! Love how bright and happy this is. :)
Thanks for playing with us at Let's Get Trendy Now!3.
Thanks for the idea of the button wreath--it's so fun & perfect for the darling sticker! I haven't joined the neon trend yet, but I do love this card!
This is so cute! I couldn't help but imagine what would happen if I tried to gracefully balance on a balloon :) I love the fun colours, the cute image and your button frame.
Hugs, Dawn
Shazam! This is wonderful Jessi!
Your cards are always chock full of goodness and details! Thanks for joining us at Let's Get Trendy Now! 3
Love this card Jessi! (Regardless of said or unsaid bad words!) What an adorable image and the bright colors matched with the buttons are fabulous!
Really? A frame made of buttons AND stitching?? WOW...you know it's coming...wait for it...AWESOME POSSUM!!!
Loveeeeee this! LOVING all the buttons! Thanks for playing along with Let's Get Trendy 3!!!!
You know I am all over the button frame! It is incredible! Love the colors too!
Heehee, what a happy card!
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