Valentine Foils

These fantastic new foils are available for you to combine with any pattern and 3d image you fancy.

I chose to leave them relatively plain, only using a few beads and combining the middle one with 3d Sheet Le Suh 4169.767.

Man Flu

We've all had a touch of the sniffles in this house (leaving me with no voice much to the amusement of my kids)..... But who had it the worst??? I think the title of this post says it all.



For this image I used a combination set of pattern sam5886 & Wekabo 589.

New Webshop

OK, so I am more than a little excited about the new CardStitching site. Having worked my little socks off for the last month (or so), it is now ready to open.

This first image was created using pattern a332 and combined with 3d sheet Marianne 3dHM0012.... what a cutie.




This second image was created using pattern a286 and combining it with 3d Sheet Wekabo 676




This third image was created using pattern a221 and combined with 3d Sheet Wekabo 713.

Combi Set 3

This image was created using the Ann's Paper Art Push Out Combi-Set Card Deco 3.

Hobbydol 44 & 51

I threw caution to the wind this month with a couple of patterns from the Hobbydol booklets.

This first image was from Hobbydol 51 - Herfstvlinders (Autumn Butterflies) and combined with 3d Sheet Mireille E633.





The image below is from Hobbydol 44 and combined with 3d Sheet Mattie MB0112.

1st Birthday

This beautiful card was created by a lady in Australia called Jackie. Every time I see her creations I am bowled over by the wonderful way she combines her stitching with fantastic 3d images etc. I especially wanted to bring this card to your attention because Jackie has combined not only one but TWO different patterns with her decoupage.



Jackie used Ann's Paper Art patterns a362 on the bottom layer and a422 for the border (with the middle section cut out). The 3d used was from Doe Maar 11052-001 and the number 1 was from Kaiser chipboard large numbers, inked with Encore Ultimate Metallic ink.

WOW!

Stitched Calender

How could I miss this opportunity to show you some wonderful creations by a fantastic lady called Sue.

As a prezzie for her friends and family, Sue combined her love of stitching with a small calender - and the result is a beautiful gift they can look at all year round.

Absolutely stunning!!






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a711

This pattern a711 is one of the new 'image' patterns by Ann's Paper Art. This one can so easily be combined with different floral images.

To create a simple card, I combined mine with 3d Sheet Wekabo 680 and mounted on a deep red bazzix mount.

a479

OK, so I decided on brights for this pattern a479 lol The threads are purple, green and red with an image from 3d sheet Wekabo 716

a478

Both these cards were stitched using pattern a478. The first one was combined with Wekabo 406, pink and green beads and peel-offs with a pink bazzix mount.

The second one was simply stitched using a green/blue variegated thread and blue/green beads. The backing sheet was from Ann's Paper Art's forum.

a477

This stitching pattern a477 actually contains two different patterns so you can make a number of different designs.

I chose to combine both designs with images from Megumi PO-000-05 - both of which have resulted in very striking cards.

a476 combination

2010 starts with a gorgeous new selection of patterns from Ann.

Starting with a476 which is actually an a6 pattern, I stitched it using beads on my usual 13x13cm card and then layered it on to an orange bazzix mount. I then added a few butterflies and and 'With Love' peel-off.

a261

Again an old pattern a261 but this time combined with a wonderful new sheet 2409 by Marieke. I stitched it using a variegated thread and added a few peel-off dots. Layered on to a yellow and purple bazzix mount.

a207

This pattern a207 works wonderfully as a simple surround for an image from 3d sheet Wekabo 716.... I have to admit a made a bit of a boob with a corner punch so decided rather than throw the card away, to add some photo corners.

a447

I know this is a fussy card but I wanted to try out my new 'punch around the edge' Martha Stewart punches.

I combined the a section of pattern a447 with one of the images from 3d sheet Wekabo 601. The butterflies were made using a Nellie Snellen punch and the card was mounted on a plum and green bazzix mount.

a463

Now how wonderful is this image?? I just love these new Wekabo sheets and this is definitely one of the cutest baby sheets I've seen in a while.

I stitched pattern a463 using a selection of different baby colours (pink, green, blue and yellow) and combined it with 3d sheet Wekabo 426. This was then mounted on with a green large nestie scalloped oval and again layered on baby green bazzix card.

a475

I just love the simplicity of this pattern a475 and 3d image Nel Van Veen 2318. I stitched it using pink and white variegated thread and then combined with a green bazzix mount and baby pink flat backed pearls. Finally completed with doodey corner peel-offs 6811 in silver.

Babies

I just love babies - ok, having four kids of my own is a bit of a give away lol

This first card was made using Ann's Paper Art Pattern a470 and combined with 3D sheet Merel 2324 and mint mount...... a perfect card if you don't know what the precious bundle is going to be.



OK, my scanning has not done this card any favours - but in the world of my lounge, it is absolutely stunning.

Using pattern a363, I combined pink and peach threads, a pink mount and beautiful flat backed pink pearls. The 3d image is Studiolight STSL433 - which comes in both the girl and boy (SSL423) flavours - absolutely fantastic for a new arrival.

Spring???

Ok, I have to admit I have become a little frustrated with the awful weather we are currently experiencing.

I was going to try and do some kind of dance in the garden to encourage the sun but just realised the only thing that would happen is that my kids would disown me lol

Therefore, I have made a couple of cards with the essence of Spring


This first card was made using Ann's Paper art pattern a474. I don't tend to use creams in my stitching and so felt a little outside my comfort zone with this one BUT I just love the result. Combined with 3d Sheet Nel Van Veen 2318 and mounted on to cream and green card - perfect.


How bright and cheery is this card?? I combined an old pattern a262 with a brand new 3d Sheet - Nel Van Veen 2320.



Pattern a469 and a combination of burnt orange and leaf green mounts topped with Nel Van Veen sheet 2312. The beading in this pattern helps to give that little extra 3D effect.



I love the simplicity of this whole design which will enable me to add a personalised touch for the recipient. Pattern a462 is combined with 3d Sheet Megumi 28.

Christmas Cards

Here is just a small selection of cards I made for friends and family.

This first card was made using pattern a427 and combined with holly corner peel-offs and a gorgeous Wekabo 3D sheet centre.




This card was made using Ann's Paper Art pattern a325 and yet another Wekabo sheet.



This last card was made using Ann's Paper Art pattern a278 and another Wekabo design. I have to admit, these new Wekabo sheets are simply gorgeous with their subtle colouring and fantastic designs.