Saturday 2 November 2024

October CCC Reveal

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.


If you would like to take part in the next card chain challenge, you have until 6th to sign up here

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it. 

20 comments:

brenda said...

Very intricate stitch work Hilary and what a pretty complimentary insets.

B x

brenda said...

Or even insert!

B x

crafty-stamper said...
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crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful card and embroidery, love the stitched die and co-ordinating insert, love the cute one from Gundi too.
Carol x

Ellibelle said...

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.
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner

GerJanne said...

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.
I think you must do it more often!
Love the card of Gundi..

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

What gorgeous stitching on that mandala, Hilary - just love the CCC colors on it! So fab atop the die cut plaid pieces!!

Gail L said...

WOW! Fantastic stitched card!
Sweet card from Gundi!

I Card Everyone said...

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?
SO pretty!
=]

Arlene said...

The mandala is just beautiful. I'm sure this was so much appreciated Gorgeous card. Arlene

Pauline C said...

Beautiful intricate embroidery gloves a real wow factor to the focal point on this card xx

Bonnie said...

Love that plaid background with the stitched mandala, Hilary! I'm sure Tina loved getting it!

kiwimeskreations said...

You made a really pretty card Hilary - there's a lot of stitching on that die cut!!
Great use of the colours also.
Blessings
Maxine

Ashwini Rao said...

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!

Imke said...

Hilary, your stitching on the card is brilliant. Love it. Great job for the CCC.

Imke - MY CRAFTY PLACe

papierelle said...

Now I'm blown away. Your idea is fantastic and the card is so beautiful!!

EmmaT said...

Gorgeous cards to seen and receive, love your stitched topper x

Leslie Miller said...

Your 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!

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful effect with the stitching and gorgeous colour combination ♥

Linby said...

Beautifully neat stitching, it looks amazing.