I had made these images for Monday's challenge, but ended up going another direction. Was about to toss them when I was inspired by that little blue bird on the shoe. I really liked how those leaves were cut out and recessed. So, I made my scene like the leaves....................details.............
I used the weather page of the newspaper because it had good color. I stamped my images and clear ep them. Glued them onto white cs and cut out. As I was cutting out I notice that my cut outs had a little bit of Colorado and California. Imagine that. The only two places I have ever lived. Born in CO, residing in CA. Must be a subliminal thing. Anyway.....
On a white cs panel, I stamped the images where I wanted them, then cut out a little larger. Did some stitching around the openings. Hmmm, Looks like my tension needs to be adjusted, my stitches are a little loopy....WAIT.....this is FAUX stitching...... I must be the loopy one! LOL....a little left over heat stroke from yesterday I suppose. Must drink more fluids. Thanks Speedy the Cat for that great advice!
Put a panel of blue and green cs on a white card. Popped up my cut out panel then glued in the images.
Kind of a different look, don't you think?........well, hope you like it..........love reading your comments........TFL :0)
Hi Sis!
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Registered: July 12, 2006 Location: Cuddling our adopted shelter dog Posts: 9841
Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @ 11:53 AM
(WOW - this card was a lot of work - it paid off!) Goes to show us all never to throw away images we might be able to use them later! Can't believe that is FAUX stitching! It looks so REAL! Well done!
Registered: April 17, 2006 Location: Posts: 112853
Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @ 1:17 PM
Cathy, your card is great!!!! Speedy the Cat LOVES your loopy faux stitching! He said that he hopes you take his advice about drinking lots of water before going out in the hot sun...Then, he suggested I get an MRI, since I am HEARING HIM SPEAK, and I'm NOT dreaming!!! LOL!
GREAT idea to use the weather page....I think I just might try that!!!
Registered: April 6, 2006 Location: Las Vegas, baby! Posts: 14935
Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @ 1:32 PM
Loopy or not, heat stroke or not, subliminal or not - GREAT card! Love all the detailed work and I'm gonna have to try that stamping-on-the-weather page thing!
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Registered: December 18, 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 31148
Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @ 1:54 PM
You Go Cathy, I love it. I also loved the recess on that shoe. You did this beautifully and sewing to boot. Wow. This is wonderful Cathy. Just wonderful.
Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @ 3:13 PM
Hey, Loopy! ha! ha! This card is outrageously CUTE! OMG! I absolutely love the recessed images with the faux stitching. That must have been a lot of work to cut that out. You never cease to amaze me.
Registered: July 4, 2004 Location: Benton Harbor Michigan Posts: 9706
Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @ 4:24 PM
So cool!!! Love the recessed images, the newspaper, the loopy stitching!!! Everything just looks awesome.... Personally I think a strawberry margarita would work much better than water for your fluid intake