Today is 2nd of the month so time for the Card Chain Challenge big reveal. This month 28 card makers took part and I sent my card to Tina in Slovenia.
This month I tried to use the colours and the options of needle and thread and plaid.
The stitching die is called sparkling mandal by spellbinders. I stitched it with lilac and marigold thread and cut it from some card that I thought was like old rose.
The plaid background is made with 2 Concord & 9th dies called plaid card front thick and thin. The sentiment is a Spellbinders pressplate and die. The insert is pearlescent paper and I cut the corner with the stitching die.
I always love stitching on cards, but don't do it myslelf very often. So I am pleased I made the effort with this one.
I was very lucky to receive this gorgeous card from Gundi in Germany
Thanks Gundi, I love it.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
Very intricate stitch work Hilary and what a pretty complimentary insets.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and embroidery, love the stitched die and co-ordinating insert, love the cute one from Gundi too.
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How beautifully done Hilary, the stitching looks amazing and love how these colors compliment each other! Now I wish I had used these colors for my Oct. CCC card.
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Hi Hilary, don't believe my eyes! Some real stitching on your card!! I love it, it is marvelous!! And the colors are perfect in my opinion.
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Love the card of Gundi..
What gorgeous stitching on that mandala, Hilary - just love the CCC colors on it! So fab atop the die cut plaid pieces!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Fantastic stitched card!
ReplyDeleteSweet card from Gundi!
Lovely stitches, Hilary! I love the combination of colors and am wondering if you had the floss, or did you have to go shopping for these colors?
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The mandala is just beautiful. I'm sure this was so much appreciated Gorgeous card. Arlene
ReplyDeleteBeautiful intricate embroidery gloves a real wow factor to the focal point on this card xx
ReplyDeleteLove that plaid background with the stitched mandala, Hilary! I'm sure Tina loved getting it!
ReplyDeleteYou made a really pretty card Hilary - there's a lot of stitching on that die cut!!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the colours also.
Blessings
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Really neat and clean stitch work, Hilary. Needlework feels easy, is easy, but it is still difficult to make it look great. So I have to compliment you on that. Great job. The card looks really wonderful. I'll bet Tina loved it!
ReplyDeleteHilary, your stitching on the card is brilliant. Love it. Great job for the CCC.
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Now I'm blown away. Your idea is fantastic and the card is so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards to seen and receive, love your stitched topper x
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always a work of art, Hilary! The stitching, the colors, every design choice makes this all the more beautiful. The card you received from Gundi is a cutie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful effect with the stitching and gorgeous colour combination ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautifully neat stitching, it looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stitching on your beautiful card Hilary. This must have taken a long time to do, but it's so lovely!! xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful stitching, Hilary! Lucky Tina!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for this piece of art, Hilary! it is absolutely stunning!
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