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Wednesday, 10 August 2011

Sketch Week - I ♥ Promarkers



We have a fabby sketch to follow for this weeks theme over at I ♥ Promarkers.  Now, I love following sketches, and this was really easy, with lots of room for adding details, design and embellishments. We are sponsored this week by one of our regular and generous sponsors Di's Digi Downloads, and the DT were given some adorable images to play with.  I used Maisy on a stool, and she was just lovely to colour :)

Check out my Chain Stitch!! :D  I always prick out my holes first before hand-stitching, using either a parchment grid (for very neat results) or a Tim Holtz ruler with piercing holes for a more relaxed look.  I then hand stitched the two borders on the paper panel and it was surprisingly quick! 

I used HOTP papers, Marianne doily die, MS punch, spellbinder leaves and I die cut the buttons and glazed them with glossy accents.

I am entering this card in the below competitions:

Stamp Something - Digi Day
2 Sisters Challenge - Colour Challenge
Dream Valley - Distressing - I distressed the paper edges before I stitched them

Thanks so much for looking at my blog today, and good luck to everyone in these challenges,




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21 comments:

  1. Claire10 August 2011 at 08:26

    A really pretty card Alison. Hugs, Claire x

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  2. KarinsArtScrap10 August 2011 at 09:05

    fabulous and beautiful card alison.

    greetings karin

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  3. Sara H10 August 2011 at 09:20

    Those are neat stitches ;) I always struggle with hand stitches, It takes me ages to stitch aroud a card!!!! =D

    Once again your card is amazing!! Lovely color combo,and cute image! I also like the self made buttons!!! Really cool!

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  4. craftieodmae10 August 2011 at 10:19

    you always WOW me, this is breathtaking!!

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  5. Suzilou10 August 2011 at 12:33

    Love the sketch and your lovelly hand stitching. I keep missing these challanges, will try and use this one to make a card for my son as his birthday is on Saturday. Seem to be so behind with everything lately hehe xx

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  6. Anonymous10 August 2011 at 15:57

    Now even I could follow that sketch, lol! Another 'wow' card Alison - I really don't know how you do it!! xx

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  7. Heidi10 August 2011 at 18:25

    Your card is gorgeous!
    Beautiful papers and colours:) The image is so cute and your hand stitching is so pretty.
    Hugs, Heidi:)

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  8. Vicky10 August 2011 at 19:48

    Gorgeous card sweetie love the stitching I mainly use my ruler when I'm doing faux stitching....should really do real more often lol. Loving the papers & image hun.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  9. Janna Werner10 August 2011 at 21:10

    Love the colours and little roses, Alison!

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  10. coops10 August 2011 at 21:38

    fantastic card alison.gorgeous colours and details and the image is really sweet :D
    your handstitching is so beautiful, you must have the patience of a saint.

    xx coops xx

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  11. Paula (PEP)10 August 2011 at 22:11

    I like the way the chain stitching is picked up by your punched borders - in turn echoed in the pattern of the paper. The rose embellishing echoes those in the floral patterned paper too & the whole is a lovely shabby chic creation rather reminding me of the what I call Victorian Vintage Rose imagery.
    Paula (PEP)

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  12. Sue B 11 August 2011 at 00:45

    Aww this is gorgeous Alison! The card has a lovely Victorian feel to it. Beautiful image and love the frame with pearls. Those papers are delish! and love your stitching. Must have a go at stitching!! I haven't got a sewing machine but that's no excuse now !!! LOL.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  13. Theresa11 August 2011 at 03:04

    Alison, lovely lovely lovely!! Your stitching is amazing. I haven't done stitching in years. I should try it again. Beautiful card. Love the papers, layout, coloring...I love it all. Thanks for another fabulous inspiration.

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  14. debby400011 August 2011 at 07:53

    Beautiful, gorgeous card Alison, love the stitching.
    luv
    Debby

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  15. Marion11 August 2011 at 08:49

    Hi Alison,
    Another gorgeous card and this is a fabby layout. Great little image and love the stitching.
    hugs
    Marion

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  16. Delphine11 August 2011 at 19:38

    Your card is gorgeous, Alison! Beautiful image and colours and I love all the stitching! Love the die and punch you have used too! Have a lovely evening! Hugs Delphine xx

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  17. D K Crafts12 August 2011 at 22:07

    Hi Alison. Gorgeous card. The papers and colours are beautiful and the image is really sweet. Love your stitching, really pretty. Donna

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  18. Mrs.B12 August 2011 at 23:31

    Gorgeous card Alison, great image and lots of lovely detail and stitching, very pretty.
    Avril x

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  19. melsanford14 August 2011 at 11:54

    Beautiful card! Love the distressing and stitching :-) Thankyou for joining us at Dream Valley! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  20. stella16 August 2011 at 01:04

    Wonderful card. I love the colors used and the stamps
    well done
    friendships

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  21. Pop's Cards16 August 2011 at 21:16

    Hi sweetie this is stunning gorgeous colours and fab details, hugs pops x

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