Hello from Washington! It’s a cold and blustery day-before-Halloween here, perfect for fall sweaters and warm scarves. I’m curled up next to the fireplace, laptop in hand, and I’m ready to look at some cards with stitching! Thanks again for all of your submissions – keep ‘em coming!
First up is a gorgeous bird and botanicals card by valfm66 – I apologize I couldn’t find your name in the email so I’m using your email address. The colors are beautiful, the attention to detail is perfect, and the stitching really hits home!
Create a stem and leaf with green thread like Laurel Seabrook did here to finish off a stunning handmade paper flower.
Create the look of wisps of wind like on this “Ever After” card by Brenda Weaver by handstitching a few swirls next to bold stamped leaves using a light colored thread.
Someone please teach me how to make these elegant knots in the middle of the stamped flowers on this “Friend” by Maile Belles! Such a fun finishing detail!
Winter is in full swing in some parts of the world – I hear Colorado got a good foot and a half of snow the other day! Create your own flurries of snow with some handstitched swirls like Kandi Phillips did on her “Happy Holidays” card.
A combination of two challenges in one – always a bonus! This “hello” card by Alice Wertz has some random stitching and boasts that simple, colorful, collage-y feel from last week’s challenge.
Use a template or various sized circle objects from around the house to create this concentric circles hand stitched flower card by Kelley Eubanks. Isn’t it eye-catching?!
Festive beads attached to the string while you’re stitching looks just like ornaments – how clever! This Merry Christmas To You card by Joy Ott is going to make the lucky recipient so happy!
Another fun idea for a holiday card is to handstitch different styles of lines across a paper Christmas tree and vary the color of thread like on this “Noel” card by Amy Heller. Don’t forget a dash of jewels for ornaments!
Here are those lovely knots again on these simple sentiment cards by Maile Belles. Wouldn’t this batch of cards make the best gift? I know I’d like to have a set :)
And we’ll conclude with this fun card by Jess Moyer. Some handstitched swirls make the perfect resting place for cute’n'cuddly owls.
For this week’s challenge I thought I’d try something a little different. Any Project Runway fans out there? Did you see the episode a few weeks ago where they had to design an outfit made out of newspaper? I found some pictures on the internet but I’m afraid to post them due to copyright laws – so try googling “Project Runway Newspaper Challenge” if you’re curious. Anyways, I was so inspired by what the designers came up with that I want to see what fun card embellishments you can create out of newspaper, magazines, or vintage book paper! Think flowers, ruffles, ribbons, and bows. Please email your cards to paiget@scrapbooktrendsmag.com by next Thursday night or really early Friday morning.
Have a happy Halloween tomorrow! Until next week, ciao!
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Gorgeous cards!! Thank you for showing one of my cards! :) I am very excited and honored!! I have been cleaning like a mad woman all day so this has definitely put me in a better mood! :) Thank you!
Oh I love Project Runway! It’s my favorite show on right now (um… well besides Glee). Love these cards!
Thanks for using my card, Paige – I’m the one who forgot to include her name!
Nice work everyone!
Valerie Mangan
I loved all those cards! I’m honored you chose to showcase mine. Thanks, Paige!
The next challenge sounds really fun and interesting. I must go dig out some paper.
After seeing Valerie’s card, I can tell you it is even more exquisite in person. It is definitely art and deserves to be framed.
WOW! These cards are stunning!!!
Wow Paige! Thanks for selecting two of my cards, what an honor!!! I do have a French Knot Tutorial posted on my blog. Here is a link:
http://mailebelles.blogspot.com/2009/10/hello-few-of-you-had-been-asking-for.html
Congrats to the others who made the selection!
Congrats ladies…well deserved!!
Gorgeous cards ladies! I love how the stitching element is so different on every card! Thanks for showing one of my cards Paige!
Thanks for the blog link Maile – that’s exactly what I was looking for!
Your welcome Paige, glad I could help! If you do give it a try, I would love to see what you create.
Thank you so much for picking my card Paige! I am so happy and so honored to be among those talented ladies! You made my day!!!!
Hi Paige
Love this new challenge, have emailed my take on it to you, hope you like it.
Sally
Thanks for the creative challenge here. My mind is just racing on what to work on next!