This is one of the cards my Mom received for her birthday. This is also my first time using the Cross Stitch die from Paper Smooches. I have a friend in California to thank for sharing this video from Jennifer McGuire.
Bonnie is a great enabler! I've got another piece in the works. And lucky me, my Mom just gave me a huge bag full of embroidery floss, one of every color.
The flowers were die cut from fabric, sprayed with starch and shaped as they were drying. The leaves are from ribbon.
Doing the cross stitch is time consuming, but it's a great look. It's also easy to take along while waiting and flying.
TFL!
Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 GMT Views: 698
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Registered: April 16, 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 8507
Tue, Aug 29, 2017 @ 7:50 PM
Wow this is a fabulous cross stitch card! I saw that video and was totally enthralled with the idea, but have not ventured down that path. Well done with this lovely creation!
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Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Tue, Aug 29, 2017 @ 8:35 PM
Oh, Jennifer, I love cross stitching, and you did a remarkable job with it on your card! Wow! The fabric flowers are fantastic! I suspect your mom loved this one! I sure do!
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92578
Thu, Aug 31, 2017 @ 6:17 AM
Jennifer, this is TRULY incredible. You have always put a great deal of time and care into each and every one of your cards. You are my HERO when it comes to consummate craftsmanship(besides wonderful artistic talent). The cross-stitching alone boggles my mind...love how you shaded the colors as you did it. The fabric flowers are incredible too. I know because you kindly gifted me with one after your visit to StL. An EXTRAORDINARY card for your Mom....who I'm sure is a pretty super lady herself.
Registered: June 27, 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 25246
Sun, Sep 03, 2017 @ 1:07 AM
JAW-DROPPING...STUNNING! What a absolutely super, super card...your Mom will LOVE it! Beautiful color combination! Love your fabric flowers...thanks for sharing about the spray starch!
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