I've been having a lot of fun playing around with "faux-quilted" Top Notes; of course, for someone who is proficient in neither sewing nor quilting, I had to incorporate some "faux stitching".
This week I have to send a card to a beautiful, sunshine-y, girl for her 9th birthday. I dug out my Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper, went to work with my square punch, some Snail adhesive, and a Top Note die, and this is what I came up with:
Stamps: Polka Dot, Wow Flowers
Card: Cameo Coral, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Versamark inkpad, Cameo Coral stampin' pad and marker, Tempting Turquoise marker, Summer Sun marker, black fineline pen (not SU!)
Other: Top Note die (cut using the Big Shot), Whisper White taffeta ribbon, Pink Flamingo DSP, 1 1/4" square punch, sponge dauber, dimensionals, Crystal Effects, circle punches - 1", 1/4", 1 3/8", Scallop Circle
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH! Love from Aunty Chris xx
This is so pretty Christine, I love it! And I wouldn't have known it was faux stitching if you hadn't mentioned it :) Looks great!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! And, from one "non" sewer to another...Great Sewing!
ReplyDeletegorgeous Christine!
ReplyDeleteso pretty,love these "quilt" cards...might have to just do another one myself!!! The paper you choose is perfect...love how the flamingo fits perfect!! I really thought it was real stitching until I read your post!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a funky card! Love the stitching and bright colours, they work so beautifully together. Thanks for playing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christine! I have to get the Top Note so I can make some of these for the Craft Fair I attend. I know a lot of quilters these will appeal to. Lovely example, TFS
ReplyDeleteWowser Christine that is gorgeous! I love how it looks stitched...I dont own a machine so if there's a faux way I'm in!! XX
ReplyDeleteWOW beautiful, you have been busy.
ReplyDeleteRach:)
Cute! I've been meaning to try this technique. Love your DSP choice!
ReplyDeleteThat DSP comes up beautifully on your quilt card! How gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove how this turned out Christine. It's amazing how different a DSP can look in small pieces.
ReplyDeleteA simply gorgeous card! Those colours look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove these colours! Such a happy card I'm sure Sarah will love it (:
ReplyDeleteLove the way this card turned out. I have been meaning to try one of these...I found a heap of squares I had left over the other day. Thanks for the inspiration.
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