Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #16

I just lovelovelove the colors Dawn chose for this challenge! They make me feel so warm and cozy!






I had some time yesterday while Norah was sleeping to creep around some very creative, inspiring blogs. I am constantly amazed by the work produced. But, yesterday, I came across this card and fell in LOVE! It was made by Amber using a card stitching pattern she found at stitchingcards.com . It turns out they have some free patterns to download and try out. They come with complete instructions and some general directions for beginners (ME!). I had to give it a hook- they are soooo pretty!

So, to make a long story short, here is my version of the butterfly and my submission for the Raspberry Suite Challenge.



I used some American Crafts card stock, the sentiment is from a Studio G clear stamp set (the little ones-so cute!) and the rest is stuff I had in my stash.

Thanks for looking and have a great day.

25 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous!!!! I love the stitched butterfly - it is so unique and stunning. I'm definitely going to visit that site and give it a try. Again, just amazing!!! Wonderful job :)

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  2. This is so cool. I LOVE the stitching!!! Awesome job.

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  3. I just had to come back and tell you that I downloaded the free patterns from stitchingcards.com - going to go out and buy some cord like they recommend on the site. I can't wait to try this! I'm in love :) Again, great job!

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  4. Wowzers!! What a great thing to do! Love it :)

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  5. oH MY! Get out! This is one of the most cretive cards I have seen in a while! It's super cute. Great job on Dawn's challenge, and thanks for the sweet commment you left on my blog!

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  6. lol, "get out!" Mine is "shut the front door!" I love the stitched butterfly and so wish I knew how to sew. Very cool card!!

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  7. That butterfly is such a WOW!!! Fabulous job with Dawn's color challenge.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  8. Your butterfly is amazing! My jaw literally dropped when I saw your card. Thanks for sharing the link to the patterns!

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  9. Fabulous card! I'm glad you tried one of the patterns form stitching cards. They are pretty easy to stitch! Great job!

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  10. This is SO cool! What a great look. I love this! i do Russian Punch Needle and wish it would work on paper. I guess I could glue the images I do with it onto a card...

    Thanks for some great inspiration!

    xxx

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  11. Congrats on being chosen for the spotlight!

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  12. Ohhhhh, goodness! This is exquisite! Congratulations on being chosen for Dawn's spotlight! Sure must have been an easy choice for her! Yipee!

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  13. Oh my goodness!! What a beautiful butterfly!! Congrats on making the spotlight!

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  14. This is amazing! congrats on making the spotlight!!

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  15. Wow Chrissy, this is a beauty - big congrats on making the spotlight! Jo x

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  16. gorgeous stitching-i've not seen this b-4! will check out stitching cards. congrats on your win!

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  17. Whoa, this is so unique!! Congrats on the spotlight!

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  18. Wow!!! What a gorgeous card! Love the stitching detail!! Congrats on making the spotlight:)

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  19. Congrats on the Dawn's spotlight, Chrissy! You totally deserve it - your card still amazes me. I'll let you know when I give the stitching patterns a try (haven't had much time in the craftroom lately).
    In response to your question, my family (and friend from the post) are in Newfoundland - I've been away for 5 years now and miss it so much. I see you're in Cape Breton - I've spent quite a bit of time around North Sydney and area with friends (I went to undergrad in Truro (NSAC)). Cape Breton is beautiful. It's so nice to chat with a fellow Atlantic Canadian! I'll be back to visit your post (hopefully with a few projects inspired by yours!).
    Congrats again - so well deserved!!!!

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  21. Just stunning! So well done on being in the spotlight! (And I spelt it right this time;) )

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  22. This is sooooo creatively awesome!!!!! I love it so much, congrats on the spotlight:)

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