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Today is Friday so you know what that means--Bloggers' Challenge! Our theme this week is "A Stitch in Time". We had to use some kind of stitching on our card. Another craft I enjoy (but haven't done for ages) is cross stitching so I used that on my card.
My card also follows this week's sketch on Midnight Madness. Be sure to check out her website--she's offering some AWESOME blog candy.
The sketch called for 3 brads in the two corners. Instead of brads, I added 3 cross stitches. I used Linen Thread for the stitching. I like the addition of the stitching. What do you think?
To make my focal image, I first inked up the leaf from Paradise with Always Artichoke. Then I did the "rock and roll" technique on scrap paper to take off some of the Always Artichoke. Where the ink came off, I added More Mustard with a marker. I didn't want to muddy up my More Mustard ink pad, which is why I used the marker instead.
On the two small background panels, I used two patterns from Autumn Traditions DSP. They are backed with Soft Suede card stock. The ribbon is Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain--it's reversible!
I know my card is more "fall" than summer, but it will be perfect for the upcoming weekend. We are supposed to have cooler than normal weather for the weekend here in the Chicago area. That's not a complaint--I love that we have been able to open windows instead of running the AC!
Have a great weekend, but be sure to check back. I'll have more projects to share!
Thanks for the visit!
Very pretty! Love the rock and roll on the leaves...gorgeous. {SMILES}
Posted by: Nikki | July 17, 2009 at 06:35 AM
Great job! Love the colors!
Posted by: Lisa Martz | July 17, 2009 at 06:55 AM
Oh how sneaky! I was intrigued by the gorgeous leafs that I started to think where is the stitching? But then I saw your clever way to incorporate that! Love it...
Posted by: Claudia | July 17, 2009 at 07:09 AM
Great use of your stitching to fit the MMSC, very creative!
Posted by: Lisa Somerville | July 17, 2009 at 07:25 AM
Great job Sheryl! Love the fall colors and your stitches are a cute substitute for brads.
Posted by: Robin Merriman | July 17, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Cute cute cute!!! I love these colors and your hand stitching is just awesome!!
Posted by: tiffany | July 17, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Sheryl, what a great job you did stitching on your card by hand! It's beautiful and the perfect accent to your autumn colors and image. Just lovely...
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | July 17, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Great addition of the cross stitching!
Posted by: Kim Howard | July 17, 2009 at 10:03 AM
very cool! I like your interpretation of the stitching part of the challenge - I like minds that think different!
Posted by: Shona Watson | July 17, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Love your card and the stitching in the corners! Great job.
Posted by: Connie | July 17, 2009 at 10:40 AM
So pretty! Love the little stiches, great detail!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | July 17, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Me Likey! Love the leaves and how you colored them. I do like the stitching in place of brads, it's gives it a new twist that is very nice.
Posted by: Ida | July 17, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Chez Elegant!! Love the cross-stitches to give that earthy look!
Posted by: Kerry D-C | July 17, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Your card is so pretty. I love the multi color on the leaves and the cross stitching in the corners is great. Thank you so much for playing with us at the MMSC. I hope you will play again next week!
Carolyn, MMDT member
http://creativecardcorner.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Carolyn | July 17, 2009 at 01:09 PM
Oh, the linen thread is just adorable on your card! I especially like how you put the stitching through the ribbon!
Posted by: Lisa B. | July 17, 2009 at 02:38 PM
What a great fall card!! Love the colors, leaves and your stiching! Thanks for playing with the MMSC this week!
Posted by: Chris O | July 17, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Great idea with the linen thread! And you are a natural at the marker coloring after inking the stamp method. Mine never turn out this nice!! Thanks for playing with us this week!!
Sue
MMDT Member
http://mcmahonfive.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Sue McMahon | July 17, 2009 at 09:36 PM
This is so pretty, Sheryl! The two-toned leaves look great.
Posted by: Lori | July 18, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Great fall card! Very nice take on the sketch challenge. Thanks so much for playing along!
Posted by: kc242designsbydenise | July 18, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Valerie | July 19, 2009 at 07:11 PM
What a fantastic card. I love how you did the stitching in the corners. It looks great..what a way to save on the hardware cost also.. you worked the sketch out VERY well and just so you know you can use what EVER you want with the sketches.. I think what you made is awesome :)
Thank you so much for playing the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week.
Priscilla
MMDT
Posted by: priscilla aka priscillastyles | July 19, 2009 at 07:33 PM
How beutiful and peaceful this card is! ~Michelle MMSC DT
Posted by: Michelle | July 19, 2009 at 08:16 PM
Fantastic card Sheryl! I love the stitches in the corners! What a great idea! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | July 21, 2009 at 08:57 AM