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Thursday, 13 October 2011

Charisma Cardz - Stitching



Back again today with another card!  :)  This one is for our new challenge over at Charisma Cardz where this week our theme is 'stitching'.  We would like to see real or faux stitching on entries this week, and are sponsored by Some Odd Girl and The Stamping Boutique .

I used a fab image called Alice Mae as she looks just like my neice who is almost 21 :) 

This card is 8 x 8 inches (its huge!) and I hand-stitched and distressed K&Co papers, layered, punched and die cut bazzil kraft coloured card, and followed the great sketch over at Sketch Saturday.  The flowers are WOC, dies are spellbinder and the PATP is Martha Stewart.

I am entering this card in the below competitions:

Sketch Saturday - Fab Sketch
Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes + sparkle
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
Emerald Faeries - Punches/Dies
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Lace it up
Creative Craft Challenges - Congratulations
Ladybug Crafts - Tag it
Truly Scrumptious - Distressing
I am currently playing catch-up on commenting this week, but thanks ever so much for visiting my blog today,
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41 comments:

  1. KarinsArtScrap13 October 2011 at 10:09

    o what a adorable image alison, very beautiful card.

    greetings karin

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  2. downrightcrafty13 October 2011 at 12:03

    this is one gorgeous sparkly creation and love the color choice, thank you for sharing your lovely work with us at The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge this week.
    hugs Kate xx
    ps I have some candy if you are interested :)

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  3. Laney13 October 2011 at 12:35

    WOW!! Alison this is sooo gorgeous!!
    hugs
    laney

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  4. coops13 October 2011 at 13:30

    wow this is beautiful alison.your pretty details and stitching are stunning and i love the gorgeous sweet image ;D

    xx coops xx

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  5. Susie Little13 October 2011 at 13:35

    Beautiful card. Thank you for playing at Sketch Saturday!xx

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  6. Annette13 October 2011 at 18:31

    Lovely card Alison. I am SUCH a numpty. I have only just realised what your 'signature' means, ie that the middle letters, xgl, are the initials of your blogname. Doh !!! What an idiot I am.

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  7. Annette13 October 2011 at 18:31

    That was meant to be tgl not xgl (it's been a loooong day !!!)

    I'll get me coat !!!

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  8. Marion13 October 2011 at 19:20

    Hi Alison,
    This is just adorable and I love the colour combo and those lovely flowers.
    hugs
    Marion

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  9. Josephine13 October 2011 at 19:29

    This is so pretty - I love the flowers and the design.

    Thanks for joining us at One Stitch at a Time this week, and good luck.

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  10. Claire13 October 2011 at 20:31

    Fabby card Alison, love the colour tones. Hugs, Claire x

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  11. Lorraine13 October 2011 at 21:21

    This is beautiful! I love the pink & kraft, flowers and your coloring of that sweet image!

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  12. Paula (PEP)13 October 2011 at 21:25

    Love those pearls on the brown & your touches of green with the basic cream, white & pink colour scheme is terrific. Super the way you've given her blue eyes too.
    Paula (PEP)

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  13. Suzilou13 October 2011 at 21:37

    Gorgeous card Alison, sooo pretty and I love 8x8 cards you can fit so much stuff on em hehe. Hope you are having a fab week, roll on the weekend :) xx

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  14. BrossArtAddiction14 October 2011 at 03:15

    OMGosh wow, this is so beautiful!! Love all the gorgeous flowers, swirly frame and cute, cute image! Thanks for joining us this week at Sketch Saturday and Good luck! :D

    Hugz & TFS,
    xx Tracey/SS-DT xx

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  15. Anonymous14 October 2011 at 10:59

    So pretty Alison! As usual I love all your details and fab stitching. Just perfect! xx

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  16. Amanda R14 October 2011 at 11:20

    Great coloring and I love that layout. Thanks for playing along this week at LCI!

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  17. Sue B 14 October 2011 at 14:24

    Wow! this is so beautiful Alison! Love the soft colours on Alice Mae! she is a cutie! Gorgeous flowers, stitiching and borders - it's a stunner!
    Hugs Sue xx

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  18. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity14 October 2011 at 16:43

    This is adorable Alison. So beautiful. Love the soft colors, gorgeous stitching and flowers. Also the pearls.
    lovely greet Marja

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  19. Faye14 October 2011 at 17:53

    Oh this is really pretty. Fab colouring and the stitching looks great. xxx

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  20. pinky14 October 2011 at 18:43

    Very sweet card. Thanks for joining us at LCI this week.
    Pinky

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  21. Teresa - My Crafty Heart14 October 2011 at 18:58

    Another gorgeous card Alison - I really like these images and such a perfect card for 21! I love how you've coloured her and what delish embellies! Hugs, Teresa x

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  22. Anna14 October 2011 at 20:49

    Wow this is realy beautiful Alison. :)
    Thank you for all the comments you left in my blogg. :)They make me happy. Hugs

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  23. Heidi14 October 2011 at 21:27

    This is gorgeous Alison!
    Adorable image and your colouring is fantastic:)
    Beautiful colours and design.
    Have a great weekend, hugs:)

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  24. Andie's Space15 October 2011 at 00:11

    This is such a cute image & I love your colouring & gorgeous colour scheme. There is so much wonderful detail. Thanks for joining us at Secret Crafters this week.
    Hugs,
    Andie xx

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  25. CraftyC15 October 2011 at 03:25

    Wow Alison, its gorgeous. Love the image, beautifully embellished and fab dies!
    Clairex

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  26. Maria Therese15 October 2011 at 07:22

    Beautiful card! Thank you for joining us at Bunny Zoe's crafts this month ♥

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  27. An Occasional Genius15 October 2011 at 14:07

    I love working on 8 x 8 cards, how are you enjoying them? Looks to me like you're enjoying it! It's absolutely fabulously gorgeous! xx

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  28. Natalie15 October 2011 at 14:36

    Loving your work!! It's proper gorgeous.
    Thanks for joining in at Creative Craft Challenges
    Natalie x

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  29. Leah l'Orange15 October 2011 at 15:58

    she's GORJE, chickie! i love the ribbon - i never would have thought to make it hang down like that (i guess i always see the layers as hair) but it's brilliant! i'm sure your niece will LOVE this! :D

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  30. Pami15 October 2011 at 17:02

    This is gorgeous Alison, love all the flowers and the layout. Thanks for joining us at LCI this week, Pami x

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  31. Unknown15 October 2011 at 21:06

    Hi Alison, what a gorgeous card! Love the image and the colour scheme is just beautiful. The lace is a wonderful finishing touch. Sarah

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  32. Donna Mosley15 October 2011 at 21:17

    Alison, this is absolutely stunning. Love the gorgeous image and colours. So many scrummy details too. Love it!

    Donna x

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  33. Julies Crafty Creations15 October 2011 at 22:25

    Wow a stunning card. image is gorgeous and those flowers really finish it off so well, I love the colours you have used for this too. Thanks for joining in with our challenge this week over at OSAAT and good luck Julie DT

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  34. Sara H16 October 2011 at 12:17

    Wow this is so beautiful!!! Gorgeous pink and brown combo, and how cute is she!!!!! Love this image =)

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  35. having a {me} day16 October 2011 at 13:22

    WOW! She is beautiful and all that amazing detail you have on your card. I love all the layers, Just gorgeous. keeleyxx

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  36. Lisa Jane16 October 2011 at 17:11

    This is such a pretty card - gorgeous die cuts
    Thank you for joining us at LCI this week
    Lisa x

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  37. Sandra16 October 2011 at 23:32

    Pretty, pink and fabulous! Love 8x8 card
    Sandra x

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  38. Sylvia x18 October 2011 at 22:46

    great card and just perfect for our chalenge at creative craft challenges

    Sylvia x

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  39. Anonymous21 October 2011 at 13:31

    Hi sweetie:)
    Wooow, what a truely FANTASTIC card!! Lovely colors and gorgeous use of dies, the image is so cute and fantastic colored and your flowers and embellishments are stunning:)
    I admire the sawing, I haven't tryed it,but I must defenently do it one day :)Thank you so much for great inspiration:)
    Thank you so much for your lovely visit, you made my day, girl :)
    Have a great weekend with lots of JOY :)
    Luv Lillxx

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  40. sandra's crafty corner23 October 2011 at 10:20

    hi hun
    what a fab card thanks for joining us at creative craft challenges and good lcuk
    hugs sandra dt my blog

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  41. Basslady24 October 2011 at 09:31

    a fabulous and very cute creation with great embellishments!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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