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Wednesday, 12 February 2025

All stitched up


 Good morning, is it just me or has it been a long week so far??? Probably something to do with the early starts- the kitchen fitters arrive at death o'clock in the mornings. I am not a morning person. Th novelty of doing the washing up in the bathroom has definitely lost its appeal... but not complaining, soon (please!!!) I will have a lovely new kitchen with a sink and taps and an oven and all those luxuries that we take for granted until we don't have them, so counting blessings!

Today sees the start of a new challenge at Fab'n' Funky, hosted this fortnight by our lovely and talented Pat K. who has chosen the theme of Stitching- real or faux.

I used an older stamp from Wee Stamps, coloured with markers, papers from stash, one panel embossed with a heart EF. I added a stamped sentiment and a little wooden button tied with twine. The stitching is course faux- I am far too lazy for real stitching even though it does look lovely!

There's some fabulous inspiration from the rest of the team over at Fab'n' Funky Challenge Blog so do hop over for a visit, hope to see you play along this fortnight.

Thanks for visiting

Chris

x

Challenge entries:

shoppingourstash #541

crafterscafe #315

mmmchallenge #245

lovethoseprettypapers Feb Challenge

CRAFT #748


21 comments:

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

What a fantastic card love all the layering.
Hope the kitchen is soon finished will be worth it in the end. Ginny x

Janette said...

Chris this is a beautiful card, such a pretty image, coloured so well and I love the different papers you used.
Sorry your having abit of a time with the kitchen, at least the workmen turn up early, thats a good thing I think !!!!!
Thanks so much for remembering my birthday too, love my card. xx

chrissy xx said...

What a sweetie she is too!
LOve your colours and design Chris.
I keep seeing Tilda's at the moment I have a drawer full that never sees the light of day, so nice to see oldies showing their face.
Chrissyxx
I feel for you and your kitchen. Finger crossed x

Pat said...

Great card Chris love the layout and the cute image. Hope you are soon in your beautiful new kitchen with no workmen around, I am afraid the older I get the less I want any work doing which interferes with my daily life.

Pat xx

meg said...

A sweet image and card Chris,hopefully you'll be enjoying your New kitchen by the end of the week.

Diane said...

Super cute, a great design and a fabulous use of your pretty papers!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Love Those Pretty Papers!
Diane Co-Owner LTPP
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Pamela said...

thank you for sharing your creation with us at MMM For love challenge

Sue said...

Such a sweet and gorgeous card Chris...you're bringing back memories of me washing up in the bathroom LOL it will soon be over and will look amazing hugs xxx

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Chris your new kitchen sounds fantastic, Chris your card is a beautiful one I do love these images I have some but as yet they have been unused, your colouring is ACE I also love your choice of colours a super make
hugs
lorraine x

pinky said...

Hope the kitchen is nearly ready for you Chris. What great joy you will have in there!! I love this cutie and have her somewhere. So beautifully coloured. Just love it!

Pat K said...

Gorgeous card Chris. Your colouring is fabulous, as always, and the faux stitching finishes it beautifully. Hope you will have your new fitted kitchen sooner than you expect. hugs, xx

Pauline C said...

Beautiful image and layout Chris, and fantastic colouring. Hope your new kitchen is soon finished and you can enjoy xx

Tee said...

Beautifully designed card! Love the layout & layering. Thank you for sharing your card with us @ 613 Avenue Create. Tee DT

Bernadet said...

What a cutie is this Chris.
Love the sweet image, your paperchoice and the embossing background.

dj said...

Super cute!! Way to go shopping your stash...3 fantastic papers that go together perfectly!! Thanks for joining the fun and playing along with our "Thrice Is Nice" challenge over at Shopping Our Stash.
Deb Horst, DT #SOS541

Lisa said...

Your "All stitched up" card is beautiful! The combination of the Wee Stamps image, markers, and heart-embossed panel creates a charming and heartwarming design. The faux stitching and the little wooden button tied with twine add lovely finishing touches. Wonderful work!

Deanne Saunders said...

So cute!!Thanks so much for participating in our 613 AVENUE CREATE challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Sheryl said...

A lovely card.
Thank you so much for entering our challenge this week at CRAFT Challenge, looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Hugs Sheryl xx CRAFT DT

Linby said...

Beautifully coloured image. Great layout and the background stitching sure looks very real to me!

Claudia's kaartjes said...

Amazing card Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday challenge

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Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Beyond adorable! This card design is so cute with the embossed heart panel and I love this sweet image of Sylvia's. LOVE her and love your colouring xoxo