Monday, January 18, 2016

Dies R Us Challenge #41

I saw the challenge over at Dies R Us #41; stitching, and had to play.

You could use faux or real stitiching.  I went real and used my gold thread.  I do have to say sewing by hand is really relaxing [but time consuming].  However, I think the final effect was worth my time.  I used Avery Elle Brushed for the sentiment, and a really, really old Stampin Up background stamp, Victorian Lace.



Thanks for stopping by~

19 comments:

Ruth said...

It's definitely worth the time I think. It's a stunning card with those colours. I need to get my sewing machine out! Xx

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Been absent due to being sick, but glad to scroll through and see what I have missed. Happy 2016 and I adore this sparkly shaker card.

~amy~ said...

You're awesome with your handstitching...wow! awesome shaker card!

SD pooja said...

Lovely stitching and the background stamp looks beautiful !

craftieodmae said...

adorable!!! love the shaker card!

Lenoria said...

Love the background stamp and the color you used and I love the sequins in the shaker. Shaker cards are one of my favorites right now. I know the person who gets it will be delighted.

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

This is fabulous, Vicki and your stitching is marvelous!

Cheri said...

Wow! Love the gold stitching detail. Nice work, Vicki.

Leslie Miller said...

Love this, Vicki! It caught my eye right away so had to come for a closer look. So pretty with the damask background and blue sequins in the shaker. Love the gold embossed sentiment, too. A very special card! So good to see it in our Stitching Challenge at Dies R Us!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Fantastic look! And the time doing the sewing was well spent as it really sets the pace for elegance in the card design!

Lisa Elton said...

What an elegant shaker card, this is fabulous!!

Loll said...

Gorgeous flourish background Vicki. And great job with the shaker, I have never been able to make one that is worth keeping. :) Love the colours of your sequins - so pretty. Great job with the stitching - now that takes patience! xx

Sherri said...

Wow! Your blue background is absolutely gorgeous! I love it combined with the gold thread and the beautiful sequins! I'm so glad you could join us for the "Stitching" challenge at Dies R Us! Best of luck!

Petra Swart said...

Your hand sewing looks beautiful and was well worth the time and effort, Vicki!!!! The gold with the blue is not a combination one sees often, but it works perfectly!!! Lovely shaker!!!!

Judy Woodland said...

You sewed this by hand? Wow, it looks machine stitched. I love the colors you used, and those sequins are the bomb!! Gorgeous shaker card!! LOVE it!

Darlene said...

OH WOW this is fabulous Vic! I never thought to do a shaker card like this ... awesome inspiration ... thanks so much! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘STITCHING – Real or Faux’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!

Darlene (DRU Blog Leader)
DIES R US CHALLENGE BLOG
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cm said...

WOW! Impressive hand-stitching, and the shaker element is ever so eye-catching! Another 'in awe' creation...
Hugs~c

Becky said...

WOW, this is beautiful!

Sherri said...

Gorgeous background! Love this beautiful card & I'm so glad you could join us this week for the QKR Stampede's weekly challenge!