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Monday, August 3, 2009

A Stitch in Time

Happy Monday! Time for another CAS challenge. This week we're asking you to use stitching--real or faux--on your card.

After seeing Dawn's post about playing with patterns, I decided I could use pattern to create a quilted look--perfect for stitching, right? I pieced together some scraps and added some faux stitching. In keeping with the sewing/quilting theme, I decided to use a crocheted flower from Paper Blooms. I chose a sentiment with a cursive font, since old school quilters/sewers/crocheters always did handwritten letters with lovely penmanship.

Wanna play along with us? Head over to the CAS forum for all the details.
Stamps: Everyday Occasions (Hero Arts)
Paper: PTI white, SU dp
Ink: Certainly Celery
Accessories: scalloped edge punch, white gel pen, paper piercer, flower (Paper Blooms), button (PTI), pearl (Kaisercraft)
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55 comments:

  1. StampinCathyAugust 3, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    This is so pretty. I just love how you pieced the dp and love the faux stitching. Another very inspiring card.

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  2. Sarah-Jane KaléAugust 3, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    Gorgeous Ann. LOVE that Flower!!! Oohh need to get some of those.

    xx Sarah

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  3. SpyderAugust 3, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    This is really clever, a very quick card and a way of using up all your bits! (You may not have done that but it's given me some ideas!)
    ((Lyn)))

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  4. VanessaAugust 3, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    Love this! The soft colors are so beautiful!

    Hugs,
    Vanessa

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  5. kathy sAugust 3, 2009 at 3:14 AM

    what a pretty card love that crocheted flower and the colours are so delicate -i thought it was real stitching congrats

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  6. Traveling MamaAugust 3, 2009 at 3:49 AM

    This is so pretty! Love your stitching!

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  7. Cindy LeeAugust 3, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    I didn't know that's a faux stitching until I read it!! Perfect! Ohh..you are making me wanting those crocheted flowers :))

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  8. mommyabbytommyAugust 3, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    That is really good faux stitching! Love the colors.

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  9. CherylAugust 3, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    That turned out awesome Ann, it's beautiful!

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  10. Ann KranitzAugust 3, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    GASP!! This is Gorgeous!!! Love how you pieced the paper together and I really thought that was machine sewed. GREAT JOB!!

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  11. Pat (mspfd)August 3, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Ann, this is delightful! Fresh, clean and so pretty. What a great way to use scraps and incorporate stitching!

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  12. CassAugust 3, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Ooohhhh! Love it! :D

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  13. ElenaAugust 3, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Love your idea with the quilted look! The card is so pretty!

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  14. ~amy~August 3, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Sweet card Ann...I've been on a stitching roll...today's card has 7 lines of stitching by it is far from CAS..LOL.

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  15. Becky CarafaAugust 3, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Oooh, great job with the "quilting". It all works so well!

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  16. Heather P.August 3, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    This is so pretty, Ann! Your stitching looks *real*! :)

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  17. Maile BellesAugust 3, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Very pretty!!! Love the PP scalloped edge and your faux stitching is placed perfectly. It's a great CAS Challenge this week!

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  18. Sheri GilsonAugust 3, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Adorable Ann!! Great job on the faux stitching.

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  19. My SerendipityAugust 3, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    I like the idea of the sewn look. I get all these ideas and forget them by they time I can sit down to create..boo. thanks for the inspiration :)

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  20. Vicki GAugust 3, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Simply Beautiful!

    Vicki

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  21. LeahAugust 3, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    So pretty! I love all those colors together, so soothing. Love the stitching:)

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  22. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)August 3, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    beautiful card! Great way to use up patterned paper scraps and I love the crocheted flower!

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  23. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultAugust 3, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Wonderful as always, Ann! Just love your quilt look borders!

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  24. AUsome momAugust 3, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    It's fabulous! That faux stitching is incredibly straight! Love the colors on this one. It really does remind me of a quilt.

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  25. Kelley EubanksAugust 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Very cute! Love the pastel colors! I need to get my pretty flowers that you gave me out and play with them. I don't normally reach for my flowers... I think I hoard them but i did look through them the other day and had forgotten about the great flowers you sent me. I definitely need to show them some love!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 3, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Gorgeous card, love the quilt look! Fantastic stitching!
    Erin x

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  27. DanniAugust 3, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    What a great card! Wonderful job!

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  28. Susan RaihalaAugust 3, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    I know I commented on SCS, but I had to comment here, too. LOVE THIS CARD!!!!!!

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  29. HazelQAugust 3, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Beautiful card! I love your work :) The flower is gorgeous!

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  30. Nancy L.August 3, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    super cute!!

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  31. SandeAugust 3, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Beautiful!

    So simple and delicate...great job!

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  32. Mary G.August 3, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Very pretty! Love the crocheted flower! Nice color combinations!

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  33. Marie BingamanAugust 3, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    When I saw this card today, Ann, I said "Oh that's pretty!" Love the pastel colors you used, and how your pieces just border the top and bottom of the card. AWESOME card, Ann! :)

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  34. AnonymousAugust 3, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Oh this is so pretty with the crochet flower. Gorgeous!
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  35. Erika M.August 3, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  36. Lynn McAuleyAugust 3, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    I love this adorable card!! Sensational!!!

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  37. BAugust 3, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Love the combo you created and how it makes such a cute border!!!

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  38. LatishaAugust 3, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    So pretty Ann, I love that flower!
    hugs
    Latisha

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  39. Oliva OhlsonAugust 3, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Smashing card!

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  40. EliseAugust 3, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    You sure are a crafty quilted ANGEL! What a DARLING card! This is ABSOLUTELY my favorite S/U! paper collection - EVER! Something about those colors and designs complete me! ADORE how you STITCHED them together and created the fabulous card!

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  41. Lyn SAugust 3, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Very pretty card Ann! I love the faux stitching and the little crocheted flower!

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  42. Stamp and SmileAugust 3, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    Ann, this card is just AWESOME! Very CAS and clean looking... and I have this DP too! SWEET!! TFS... :)

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  43. BerniceAugust 4, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    What a great way to use up little scraps!

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  44. BLJ Graves StudioAugust 4, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Very pretty!

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  45. Sparkly Pink StarAugust 4, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Wow I love everything about this card! Awesome!

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  46. TracyAugust 4, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    LOVE this card!!!!!

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  47. KathiAugust 4, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    I don't usually like crocheted embelllishments, but you made it look great! I love your style!

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  48. Lisa_in_ARAugust 4, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Love the border! Nice job!

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  49. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Wow Ann, I so love this card! Everything just comes together to give me a little happy when I look at it!

    (-: Heidi

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  50. NavyGirlAugust 4, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    I love the colors on this card! So cheerful :)

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  51. LastelAugust 5, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    Very pretty , love the little crochet flower !

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  52. DeannaAugust 6, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Oh yeah this is awesome!

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  53. AnonymousAugust 6, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Such a sweet card! And what a great way to use up scraps!

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  54. AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    I love this!! I need to get some of those crocheted flowers, I adore them!!

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  55. Angie TiemanAugust 16, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Oooh, how cute and clever!! Totally ingenious!!

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